Madison M8000-C Installation And Maintenance

Installation and Maintenance

Installation and Maintenance
Sensing Solutions since 1959

Installation Instructions:

M8000-C Condensate Level Switch
M8000-C Condensate Level Switch
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Test fit to be sure that float has clearance on all sides;
this is to allow for free travel of the float on the stem.
If the float does come in contact with the inside of the
ECN # 5936, Effective Date 10/2011, MF-028, Rev C
tee, identify the location and lightly sand that section
of the tee.
Installation Instructions:
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Installation Instructions: The M8000-C can be press fit into 3/4 SCH 40 PVC
• Test fit to be sure that float has clearance on all sides; this is to
pipe tee until the flanged surface of the stem contacts
• Test fit to be sure that float has clearance on all sides; this is to
allow for free travel of the float on the stem. If the float does come
the top of the pipe tee. This method of installation
allow for free travel of the float on the stem. If the float does come
in contact with the inside of the tee, identify the location and lightly
allows for removal of the switch without damaging the
in contact with the inside of the tee, identify the location and lightly
sand that section of the tee.
sand that section of the tee.
drain system in which it is installed.
• The M8000-C can be press fit into
•
The M8000-C can also be glued into the 3/4 SCH
• The M8000-C can be press fit into
flanged surface of the stem contacts the top of the pipe tee. This
40 PVC pipe tee, using standard PVC pipe cement,
flanged surface of the stem contacts the top of the pipe tee. This
method of installation allows for removal of the switch without
method of installation allows for removal of the switch without
in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
damaging the drain system in which it is installed.
damaging the drain system in which it is installed.
Again the flanged surface of the stem must contact
• The M8000-C can also be glued into the
the top of the pipe tee. This method of installation will
• The M8000-C can also be glued into the
using standard PVC pipe cement, in accordance with the
require the drain system to be cut in order to remove
using standard PVC pipe cement, in accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions. Again the flanged surface of the stem
the switch.
manufacturers' instructions. Again the flanged surface of the stem
must contact the top of the pipe tee. This method of installation will
must contact the top of the pipe tee. This method of installation will
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require the drain system to be cut in order to remove the switch.
Placement, as detailed in the previous two steps,
require the drain system to be cut in order to remove the switch.
ensures that the switch will be in the correct location
• Placement, as detailed in the previous two steps, ensures that the
in the tee.
• Placement, as detailed in the previous two steps, ensures that the
switch will be in the correct location in the tee.
switch will be in the correct location in the tee.

Specifications:

Specifications:
Specifications:
Float Material:
Float Material:
Stem Material:
Stem Material:
Maximum Temperature (˚C):
Maximum Temperature (˚C):
Maximum Pressure (PSIG):
Maximum Pressure (PSIG):
Float Specific Gravity:
Float Specific Gravity:
Reed Switch Rating:
Reed Switch Rating:
Lead Wires:
Lead Wires:
Fitting:
Fitting:
Figure 1
Approvals:
Approvals:
Madison Company, Inc.
27 Business Park Drive
Branford, CT 06405
E54633
Installation and Maintenance
M8000-C Condensate Level Switch
English
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 9001 Certified
English
English
ECN # 5936, Effective Date 10/2011, MF-028, Rev C
3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee until the
4
3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee until the
4
3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee,
4
3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee,
4
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
PVC
PVC
60˚
60˚
50 (with vent hole plugged)
50 (with vent hole plugged)
0.85
0.85
60 Watt SPST
60 Watt SPST
22 ga. MTW 24"
22 ga. MTW 24"
Designed to be mounted in
Designed to be mounted in 3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee. Can
4
3 / SCH 40 PVC pipe tee. Can be mounted in the positions
4
be mounted in the positions shown in Figure 1.
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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E54633 LR56150
LR56150
© 2018 Madison Company, Inc., MAD_MAN_MF-028_060818
ECN #10900, Effective Date 8/2018, MF-028, Rev D

General Information:

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The M8000-C is designed to be mounted vertically for
the best results, but satisfactory operation is possible
with the stem at an angle of up to 30˚ from vertical.
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The vent hole in the stem should not be plugged. It
is to allow for the escape of air that could be trapped
General Information:
General Information: above the float and interfere with the operation of the
• The M8000-C is designed to be mounted vertically for the best
switch. If required, the vent hole can be tapped and a
• The M8000-C is designed to be mounted vertically for the best
results, but satisfactory operation is possible with the stem at an
hose barb fitting can be installed.
results, but satisfactory operation is possible with the stem at an
angle of up to 30˚ from vertical.
angle of up to 30˚ from vertical.
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Excessive contaminants in the fluid may inhibit proper
• The vent hole in the stem should not be plugged. It is to allow for
float operation. Occasional cleaning may be required
• The vent hole in the stem should not be plugged. It is to allow for
the escape of air that could be trapped above the float and interfere
and may be done as follows:
the escape of air that could be trapped above the float and interfere
with the operation of the switch. If required, the vent hole can be
with the operation of the switch. If required, the vent hole can be
tapped and a hose barb fitting can be installed.
tapped and a hose barb fitting can be installed.
If the M8000-C can be removed from the pipe tee,
• Excessive contaminants in the fluid may inhibit proper float
then just wipe the switch assembly off with a soft cloth.
• Excessive contaminants in the fluid may inhibit proper float
operation. Occasional cleaning may be required and may be done
Use caution when cleaning around the clip.
operation. Occasional cleaning may be required and may be done
as follows:
as follows:
• If the M8000-C can be removed from the pipe tee,
• If the M8000-C can be removed from the pipe tee,
If the M8000-C cannot be removed from the pipe tee,
then just wipe the switch assembly off with a soft cloth.
then just wipe the switch assembly off with a soft cloth. then a strong stream of clean water may be used to
Use caution when cleaning around the clip.
Use caution when cleaning around the clip.
rinse off the stem assembly.
• If the M8000-C cannot be removed from the pipe tee,
• If the M8000-C cannot be removed from the pipe tee,
then a strong stream of clean water may be used to
then a strong stream of clean water may be used to
rinse off the stem assembly.
rinse off the stem assembly.

Warnings:

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DO NOT exceed the Maximum Pressure (50 PSIG) and
Warnings:
Maximum Temperature (60˚C) ratings listed in the
Warnings:
• DO NOT exceed the Maximum Pressure (50 PSIG) and Maximum
Specifications section.
• DO NOT exceed the Maximum Pressure (50 PSIG) and Maximum
Temperature (60˚C) ratings listed in the Specifications section.
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DO NOT exceed the Current and Voltage ratings listed
Temperature (60˚C) ratings listed in the Specifications section.
• DO NOT exceed the Current and Voltage ratings listed below:
below:
• DO NOT exceed the Current and Voltage ratings listed below:
WATTS
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The ratings listed above are for resistive loads ONLY.
• The ratings listed above are for resistive loads ONLY.
• The ratings listed above are for resistive loads ONLY.
•
Life expectancy varies with the application. Contact
• Life expectancy varies with the application. Contact Madison
Madison Company if life cycle testing is required.
• Life expectancy varies with the application. Contact Madison
Company if life cycle testing is required.
Company if life cycle testing is required.
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Level switches have been designed to be shock and
• Level switches have been designed to be shock and vibration
vibration resistant. For maximum life both should be
• Level switches have been designed to be shock and vibration
resistant. For maximum life both should be minimized.
minimized.
resistant. For maximum life both should be minimized.
• Physical damage to switch assembly may render product
•
Physical damage to switch assembly may render
• Physical damage to switch assembly may render product
unserviceable.
product unserviceable.
unserviceable.
• Installation close to magnetic materials or strong magnetic fields
•
Installation close to magnetic materials or strong
• Installation close to magnetic materials or strong magnetic fields
may affect operation.
magnetic fields may affect operation.
may affect operation.
ISO 9001 Certified
27 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405
27 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-4477 • Fax (203) 481-5036
(203) 488-4477 • Fax (203) 481-5036
E-mail: info@madisonco.com
E-mail: info@madisonco.com
CURRENT
CURRENT
WATTS VOLTAGE (AMPS)
VOLTAGE (AMPS)
(Resistive)
(Resistive)
220 VAC
220 VAC 0.4
110 VAC
60
110 VAC 0.5
120 VDC
60
120 VDC 0.2
24 VDC
24 VDC 0.5
203-488-4477 or 800-466-5383
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0.4
0.5
0.2
0.5
MADE IN THE USA
Made in the USA