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Ametek J Series Installation And Operating Manual
Ametek J Series Installation And Operating Manual

Ametek J Series Installation And Operating Manual

Pneumatic switch mechanism and housings

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Series J
Installation and Operating Manual
Pneumatic
switch mechanism
and housings

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Summary of Contents for Ametek J Series

  • Page 1 Series J Installation and Operating Manual Pneumatic switch mechanism and housings...
  • Page 2: Principle Of Operation

    UNPACKING Unpack the instrument carefully. Make sure all components have been removed from the foam protection. Inspect all compo- nents for damage. Report any concealed damage to the carrier within 24 hours. Check the contents of the carton/crates against the packing slip and report any discrepancies to Magnetrol. Check the nameplate model number to be sure it agrees with the packing slip and purchase order.
  • Page 3: Pneumatic Connection

    PNEUMATIC CONNECTION Circuits shown are for direct-acting level switches and are reversed in side mounting float-in-tank models, which utilize a reversing float pivot. The airline adapter is provided with 1/4” NPT-F pneumatic connection. Reversing pilot action All series J pneumatic switch mechanisms are shipped from the factory set-up for direct action; closed at high level. They can be field modified for the reverse (open) position by following the steps below: 1.
  • Page 4: Preventive Maintenance

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Nozzle cleaning Nozzle flapper readjustment To clean the nozzle, follow the steps below: 1. Connect an air line to the adapter. 1. Unscrew and remove the adapter. Refer to Figure 6. 2. Pressurize the air line. 2. The o-ring and strainer will now fall out when the switch 3.
  • Page 5 X = product with a specific customer requirement J series pneumatic switch Replacement parts for J series pneumatic switch mechanisms are available as an assembly only. This assembly contains also the housing base and base lock screw. When ordering an assembly, be certain to specify: 1.
  • Page 6 REPLACEMENT SWITCH HOUSINGS Aluminium / Carbon steel housings Replacement housing kits Carbon steel IP53 (NEMA 3R) switch housings are avail- able for general purpose and weatherproof installations. The housing base (3) and the base lock screw (8) are The housing base is cast from aluminum while the cover is included in the assembly that contains the pneumatic made from cold rolled steel.
  • Page 7 Notes...
  • Page 8: Service Policy

    All shipments returned to the factory must be by prepaid transportation. Magnetrol will not accept collect shipments. All replacements will be shipped Ex Works. BULLETIN N°: BE 42-685.3 EFFECTIVE: July 2021 UNDER RESERVE OF MODIFICATIONS SUPERSEDES: September 2014 European Headquarters & Manufacturing Facility Heikensstraat 6 9240 Zele, Belgium Tel: +32-(0)52-45.11.11 e-mail: info.magnetrolbe@ametek.com www.magnetrol.com...