Flow Sensor Type; Figure 24 - Flow Switch; Figure 25 - Pvc Saddle; Figure 26 - Connecting Flow Switch To Input (1) - PoolCop Evolution Installer And User Manual

P o o l C o p E v o l u t i o n M a n u a l : E V 4 4 M A N U S

Flow Sensor Type 1

Figure 24 - Flow Switch

The flow switch must be installed:
Using a provided saddle. Two saddles are supplied, select the correct saddle according to pipe dimension (PVC Schedule
40/80, in 1.5" or 2" for example). Alternatively use a standard saddle clamp suitable for the pipe diameter, with ¾'' female
thread fitting.
In the return line to the pool, post filtration.
After (downstream) all the pool equipment (filter, heater, solar, etc.).
Before the chemical injection or salt cell.
Mounted on a horizontal pipe.
With at least a 30 cm (12") straight pipe run before (upstream) the flow switch.
Adjusted to the correct paddle length according to the pipe diameter:
The paddle can be cut at various lengths upon pipe diameter.
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There are cut lines numbered 1 to 6 every 5mm (0.2").
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There must be a 5 mm (0.2") minimum gap between end of the paddle and opposite pipe wall (see Figure 27).
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Cut segment #6 for 1.5" pipe
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Do not cut for 2" or larger pipe
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Figure 25 – PVC Saddle

Figure 27 - Flow Switch Paddle Length Adjustment

Figure 26 - Connecting Flow Switch to Input (1)