User Manual

10of14 LC900008 RevA
INSTALLATION(continued) StepSix
4. Mechanicalconnectiontoconduit:Allwiringbetweenacontrollerandsensorsshouldbeinconduit.
The power entrance of the controller is a standard ½” NPT female fitting that will attach to standard
electrical conduit, either plastic or metal, as specified by local codes.Keep in mind that the housing
mayhavetobeunscrewedfromthesensorforperiodiccleaningofthesensor.Forthisreasontheuse
offlexibleconduit,providingenoughslackforeasyaccessisrecommended.
5. Connecttheextensionwiring:
Beforemakingconnections,makesureallpowertothesystem(controller,motor,valve,alarm,etc.)
isOFFwithasafetylockoutonthecircuitbreaker.
a. Theextensionwiringtocontrollershouldtakeintoaccountlongcableruns.Iftherunislong, it
mayneedtobeaslightlythickergaugesotheseriesresistanceiskelpwithinallowablelimits.
b. Threadtheextensionwiringthroughthepowerconduitentranceofthehousing.
c. Strip¼”oftheinsulationfromtheendsofthewires.
d. Loosen the appropriate terminal screws.Insert the extension wires into the corresponding
terminals,matchingthesensorwires.
e. Tightentheterminalscrews.
f. Return the wire protector to its location and restore the final screw which holds the wire
protectedandPCBinitsplace.
g. Replacethecap.
Note:Insome cases,additional user‐providedcomponents mayneedto beattachedtothe terminals.If
so, make sure that both wires and/or components entering the terminal are secure after the screws are
tightened.
Note:Alwaystightenthecontrollerfromthewrenchflatlocatedonthe
swivelbase.Nevertightenfromthebodyofthecontroller.
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