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INSTALLATION

1. Select a location free from excess vibration and corrosive atmos-
pheres where temperatures will be within the limits noted under
Specifications on reverse. Switch may be installed outdoors or in areas
where the hazard of explosion exists. See reverse for specific types of
hazardous service.

2. Mount standard switches with the diaphragm in a vertical plane and
with switch lettering and nameplate in an upright position. Some switch-
es are position sensitive and may not reset properly unless they are
mounted with the diaphragm vertical.

3. Connect switch to source of pressure, vacuum or differential pressure.
Metal tubing with 1/4

″

O.D. is recommended, but any tubing which will

not restrict the air flow can be used. Connect to the two 1/8

″

female NPT

pressure ports as noted below:

A. Differential pressures - connect pipes or tubes from source
of greater pressure to high pressure port marked HIGH
PRESS, and from source of lower pressure to low pressure
port marked LOW PRESS.

B. Pressure only (above atmospheric pressure) - connect
tube from source of pressure to high pressure port. The low
pressure port is left open to atmosphere.

C. Vacuum only (below atmospheric pressure) - connect tube
from source of vacuum to low pressure port. The high
pressure port is left open to atmosphere.

4.  To  make  electrical  connections,  remove  the  three  hex  head  screws
from the cover and after loosening the fourth captive screw, swing the
cover  aside.  Electrical  connections  to  the  standard  single  pole,  double
throw  snap  switch  are  provided  by  means  of  terminals  marked  “COM”
(common),  “NO”  (norm  open),  “NC”  (norm  closed). The  normally  open
contacts  close  and  the  normally  closed  contacts  open  when  pressure
increases beyond the set point. Switch loads for standard models should
not exceed the maximum specified current rating of 15 amps resistive.
Switch  capabilities  decrease  with  an  increase  in  ambient  temperature,
load inductance, or cycling rate. Whenever an application involves one
or  more  of  these  factors,  the  user  may  find  it  desirable  to  limit  the
switched current to 10 amps or less in the interest of prolonging switch
life.

ADJUSTMENT: To Change the Set point

1. Remove the plastic cap and turn the slotted Adjust-ment Screw at the
top of the housing clockwise to raise the set point pressure and counter-
clockwise to lower the set point. After calibration, replace the plastic cap
and re-check the set point.

2. The recommended procedure for calibrating or checking calibration is
to use a “T” assembly with three rubber tubing leads, all as short as pos-
sible and the entire assembly offering minimum flow restriction. Run one
lead to the pressure switch, another to a manometer of known accuracy
and appropriate range, and apply pressure through the third tube. Make
final approach to the set point very slowly. Note that manometer and
pressure switch will have different response times due to different inter-
nal volumes, lengths of tubing, fluid drainage, etc. Be certain the switch
is checked in the position it will assume in use, i.e. with diaphragm in a
vertical plane and switch lettering and Dwyer nameplate in an upright
position.

3. For highly critical applications check the set point adjustment and if
necessary, reset it as noted in step A.

MAINTENANCE

The moving parts of these switches need no maintenance or lubrication.
The only adjustment is that of the set point. Care should be taken to keep
the switch reasonably clean. Periodically the vent drain plug should be
rotated, then returned to its original position. This will dislodge deposits
which could accumulate in applications where there is excessive con-
densation within the switch. The Series 1950 Explosion-Proof Differential
Pressure Switch is not field serviceable and should be returned if repair
is needed (field repair should not be attempted and may void warranty).
Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any relevant
application notes. Contact customer service to receive a return goods
authorization number before shipping.

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