globalwater AFS-5m-PVC User manual

Model: AFS-5m-PVC
MiniWave
Float Switch

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MiniWave Float Switch
• Slip the lock nut onto the cable followed by the counterweight. Secure the counterweight at
the required position along the cable and tighten the lock nut with moderate pressure. The
cable length between the float and counterweight determines the water level.
• Connect the free end of the cable to an electric pump.
• Ensure the counterweight is locked to the cable at the required position. Make sure that the
terminal of the cable is never immersed in water during or after installation.
INSTRUCTION FOR WATER-FILLING OPERATION (OVERHEAD TANK)
To connect the float switch to the electrical pump for water filling operations, connect the black
wire of the float switch to the electrical pump and the red wire to a neutral wire as shown in
Fig. 2. The blue wire should be kept insulated. For detailed installation instructions, refer to Fig. 3
and 4.
The pump will activate and fill the tank when the water drops to the minimum level and
deactivate when the water reaches the maximum level.
The MiniWave float switch is used to turn electrical pumps on and o based on the minimum and maximum
water level in an overhead tank or sump. It eectively protects the electrical pump when there is no water in the
overhead tank or sump.
INSTALLATION
Product Series Name Float Switch
Rated Voltage 1~220 / 230 / 240V AC
Rated Current 16(4)A
Frequency 50 / 60Hz
Max. Operating Temp 60°C | 140°F
IP Rating IP67
Cable Length 5m / 16 ft
SPECIFICATIONS
Lock nut
Fig. 1 Float Switch
Counter weight
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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TER MO
WATER MOVEMENT
MiniWave Float Switch
• The power supply cable is an integral part of the device.
• If the cable is found to be damaged, the device has to be replaced. Do not repair cable.
• The cable joints should not be immersed in water. Any unused cable must be properly
insulated.
• The pump must be electrically grounded to avoid accidents.
• Ensure an Earth Leak Circuit Breaker (ECLB) is installed in the main power supply for safety
reasons.
• Contact rating of the conductor/ Relay must be suitable for motor rating, (This is not supplied
along with this float switch).
WARNING
INSTRUCTION FOR WATER-EMPTYING OPERATION (WATER SUMP)
To connect the float switch to the electrical pump for water emptying operations, connect
the blue wire of the float switch to the electrical pump and the red wire to a neutral wire as
shown in Fig. 5. The black wire should be kept insulated. For detailed installation instructions,
refer to Fig. 6 and 7.
The pump will activate and empty the sump when the water reaches the maximum level
and deactivate when the water reaches the minimum level.
Made in INDIA Certified by
TUV - SUD
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Fig. 5
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red
black
blue
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black
red
Fig. 2
Water
Sump
Fig. 6
Water
Sump
Fig. 7
Fig. 3
Overhead Tank
Fig. 4
Overhead Tank

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