Step 5 - making electrical connections – Xylem MM 611C Model FS8-WG-SL Flow Switch User Manual

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STEP 5 - Making Electrical Connections

a. Apply pipe sealing compound or PTFE tape

to the threads (U) of a 1/2” (15mm) NPT pipe.

U

b. Insert the three (3) wires (V) extending from

the flow switch adapter (W) into the pipe (X).

V

X

W

c. Insert the pipe (X) into the adapter (W) and

finger tighten.

X

W

d. Place a pipe wrench (Y) on the pipe (X) and

another pipe wrench (Z) on the adapter (W).
While keeping the adapter (W) stationary,

tighten the pipe (X) into it.

Y

X

Z

W

c. Insert the flow switch (Q) into the pipe tee (L)

or pipe half coupling (N), depending on your

installation. Turn the flow switch (Q) two (2)

or three (3) revolutions by hand.

Q

L

N

Q

d. Place a 1 3/8” (35mm) open end box wrench

(R) on the hex (S) and tighten the flow switch

(Q). The final position of the flow arrow on the

side of the hex (T) must be parallel to the pipe

and in the same direction as the flow.

FLOW

Q

R

T

S

PTFE

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