PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Hytek Tank Alarm is designed to provide visual and audible alarms whenever a predetermined level in a storage tank is reached. The system consists of a maximum of three-weighted float switches and an enclosure weatherproof to an IP54 standard which contains the visual and audible alarms and the electronic PCB.
3. The user must ensure that chemicals present in the atmosphere do not affect the performance or degrade the polycarbonate enclosure. 4. Only the correct ATEX/IECEx certified float switches supplied by Hytek can be used with the Tank Alarm. 5. Installation of this equipment and its associated tank, pipe work and fittings should only be carried out by qualified fuel installation engineers.
6. The installation must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of EN 60079-14 the latest relevant electrical and local authority regulations and standards. 7. It must not be used with any liquids or applications other than those specified. We will accept no warranty claims or liability if it is used for other liquids or applications.
POWER SUPPLY 4. The TA3A.P and TA3A.PR are designed to have a continual 230V AC supply fused at a rating of 6 amps max. The TA3A.B and TA3A.BR have an internal battery power supply. See Connections diagram. CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM FLOAT SWITCH INSTALLATION 5.
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FLOAT SWITCH INSTALLATION DIAGRAM FLOAT SWITCH ACTIVATION AND CONFIGURATION 6. Connect the float switch cables to the float switch terminals inside the alarm box as per connections diagram. 7. After connecting the desired amount of float switches, activate the corresponding channels by setting the appropriate channel activation dipswitch to "ON"...
10. Install batteries provided (TA3A.B & TA3A.BR Only). 11. Refit lid to alarm box ensuring that ribbon cable is reconnected to the main PCB and the lid seal is in place. 12. Switch on power. The green "POWER" LED should illuminate (TA3A.P, TA3A.PR only). OPERATION S826/6...
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POWER STATUS MAINS VERSION: The Power LED will remain illuminated to indicate that there is mains power to the unit BATTERY VERSION: The Battery LED will flash every 2 seconds to indicate that there is battery power to the unit. If the battery charge is too low then the sounder will activate intermittently to indicate this.
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PARTS LIST HYTEK TANK ALARM PARTS LIST REF. PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 1▼ TA3A.LID Tank alarm lid with all components - MAINS ► TA3A.LID.BAT Tank alarm lid with all components - BATTERY TA.BEACON Tank alarm amber beacon 3▼ TA3A.LABM Display lid label (mains) ►...
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