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- Page 1 L500E LIQUID LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Single or Multi-Point, Vertically-Mounted Liquid Level Float Switch For Hazardous Locations ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED...
- Page 2 Notice of Copyright and Limitations presented in narrative form. The following styles are used for notes, cautions and warnings: Copyright ©2022 AMETEK Magnetrol USA, LLC All rights reserved. Notes Solutions With Innovation reserves the right to make...
- Page 3 L500E LIQUID LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH For Hazardous Locations TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Installation 1.1 Unpacking................4 1.2 Before You Begin..............4 1.2.1 Site Preparation............4 1.2.2 Equipment and Tools..........4 1.3 Mounting................5 1.3.1 Threaded Mounting............5 1.4 Wiring..................5 2.0 Preventative Maintenance 2.1 What To Do................6 2.1.1 Inspect Entire Unit Periodically.........6 2.1.2 Inspect Connections Monthly........6 2.1.3 Keep Unit Clean............6...
- Page 4 1.0 COMPLETE INSTALLATION This section provides detailed procedures on properly installing the L500E Single or Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch for Hazardous Locations. CAUTION! IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED. CAUTION! THIS UNIT CONTAINS REED SWITCHES THAT MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED BY MECHANICAL SHOCK OR VIBRATION.
- Page 5 1.3 MOUNTING The L500E Single or Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch for Hazardous Locations is available in a variety of threaded and flanged mountings. These devices are meant to be installed on the top or bottom of a process tank. They should be mounted in an area free of turbulence or direct streams. Contact the manufacturer for flanged mounting options.
- Page 6 2.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Periodic inspections are necessary to maintain the proper functionality of the L500E Single or Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch for Hazardous Locations. The switch is a safety device that protects the equipment it serves. A systematic program of preventative maintenance should be implemented at the time of installation. If the following instructions are completed routinely, the switch will provide continuous, reliable protection.
- Page 7 3.0 REFERENCE INFORMATION This section illustrates an overview of the L500E Single or Multi-Point Liquid Level Float Switch for Hazardous Locations, as well as information on troubleshooting common problems, agency approval listings, and detailed physical, functional and performance specifications. 3.1 DESCRIPTION The wider displacement L500E Single or Multi-Level Switch for Hazardous Locations is designed to monitor up to six levels on a single device.
- Page 8 3.3.2 Unit Causes If a thorough inspection of any external causes fails to locate the problem, proceed to an inspection of the unit, itself. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE LEVEL SWITCH BEFORE PROCEEDING. SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION THE UNIT IS UNRESPONSIVE. ELECTRICAL FAILURE. ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CHECKER TO DETERMINE IF THE...
- Page 9 3.4 AGENCY APPROVALS AGENCY APPROVED MODEL(S) FILE NUMBER AREA CLASSIFICATION L500E E203716 RECOGNIZED UNDER UL508 MOTOR CONTROLLERS & NJ0T8 MOTOR CONTROLLERS L500E 3021242 CLASS I, DIV. 1, GROUPS A, B, C & D CLASS II, GROUPS E, F & G CLASS III, T4 Type 4 3.5 SPECIFICATIONS 3.5.1 Physical Specifications...
- Page 10 3.5.4 Dimensional Specifications Actuation Level Dimensions L500E 1 ½” 3” 2” ¼” Area Definitions L500EA Adjustable DEFINITION Minimum Distance from Actuation Point to Inside Surface of Tank or Mounting Pad Minimum Distance Between Actuation Levels Minimum Distance from End of Unit to Lowest Actuation Level Minimum Distance Between Points When A Single Float is Used to Activate 2 Switches*...
- Page 11 3.7 NOTES L500E SINGLE OR MULTI-POINT LIQUID LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS...
- Page 12 ASSURED QUALITY & SERVICE COST LESS Service Policy Return Material Procedure Owners of Solutions With Innovation products may In order to efficiently process any returned materials, it is essential that a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number request a return of the product, or any part of the product for complete rebuilding or replacement.
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