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D770-17-00

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I56-986-02

EPS40 Series and EPS120 Series

Supervisory Pressure Switches

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

A Division of Pittway

 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 630-377-6495

Important

Please Read Carefully and Save

This instruction manual contains important information
about the installation and operation of supervisory pres-
sure switches. Purchasers who install switches for use by
others must leave this manual or a copy of it with the user.

Read all instructions carefully before installation, following
only those instructions that apply to the model you are in-
stalling.

Before installing any alarm device, be thoroughly familiar
with:

NFPA 72:

National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 13:

Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 25:

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-
based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 13D:

Standard for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes

NFPA 13R:

Standard for Multi-family Dwellings

Other applicable NFPA standards, local codes, and the re-
quirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the
device to report an alarm condition. System Sensor is not
responsible for devices that have been improperly installed,
tested, or maintained.

Specifications

Contact Ratings:

10 A, 1/2 HP @ 125/250 VAC
2.5A @ 6/12/24 VDC

Overall Dimensions:

See Figure 1

Operating Temperature Range:

–40

°

F to +160

°

F

Maximum Service Pressure:

EPS40-1, EPS40-2:

250 PSI

EPS120-1, EPS120-2: 250 PSI

Adjustment Range:

EPS40-1, EPS40-2:

10-100 PSI

EPS120-1, EPS120-2: 10-200 PSI

Enclosure Rating:

UL 4x — Indoor or Outdoor Use
NEMA 4 — Indoor or Outdoor Use

Approximate Differential:

EPS40-1, EPS40-2:

3 PSI at 10 PSI
6 PSI at 100 PSI

EPS120-1, EPS120-2: 3 PSI at 10 PSI

9 PSI at 200 PSI

CAUTION

Do not use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Do not

leave unused wires exposed.

Operation

As pressure changes, a diaphragm actuates 1 or 2 snap ac-
tion switches. The pressure switch actuation is determined
by adjustment settings.

Figure 1. Pressure switch basic dimensions:

A78-2345-00

HEX
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

MAIN ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL

4-1/4"

5-1/8"

LOCKING SCREW

1/2" NPT

C

O

M

AB

GROUND
SCREW
(GREEN)

SWITCH #2

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Summary of Contents for System Sensor EPS40 Series

Page 1: ...nd the re quirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the device to report an alarm condition System Sensor is not responsible for devices that have been improperly installed tested or maintained Specifications Contact Ratings 10 A 1 2 HP 125 250 VAC 2 5A 6 12 24 VDC Overall Dimensions See Figure 1 Operating Temperature Range 40 F to ...

Page 2: ...URE SWITCH AT TRIP POINT B COM A A COM B SWITCH 1 SW2 SW1 SWITCHES AT NORMAL SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCHES AT LOW TRIP POINT SW1 SW2 MODELS EPS40 2 EPS120 2 SWITCHES AT HIGH TRIP POINT SW1 SW2 B COM A B COM A B COM A A COM B A COM B A COM B GROUND SCREW C O M B A COMMON TERMINALS BREAK WIRE AS SHOWN FOR SUPERVISION OF CONNECTION DO NOT ALLOW STRIPPED WIRE LEADS TO EXTEND BEYOND SWITCH HOUSING DO NOT LO...

Page 3: ...stment wheel the window changes by approximately 11 PSI for the EPS 40 2 and 40 PSI for the EPS 120 2 Option 2 To adjust the pressure window size and the nominal setting of the pressure window adjust the main adjustment wheel Figure 5 until the high switch SW1 trips at the desired pressure using the pressure test source Decrease the pressure until the low switch SW2 trips Note pressure and determi...

Page 4: ...ude a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because of damage unreasonable use modifica tions or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty expresse...

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