3-Pressure Switch 10 A Manual

MODEL PS10A
PRESSURE SWITCH
Potter Electric Signal Company Potter Electric Signal & Mfg., LTD.
2081 Craig Road • St. Louis, MO 63146-4161 55 Glen Cameron Road
(314) 878-4321 • (800) 325-3936 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 1P2
www.pottersignal.com (905) 882-1833
UL and CFSM LISTED, FM and LPC APPROVED,NYMEA ACCEPTED

Dimensions: 4 3/4"W x 2 1/4"D x 4 3/8"H
Enclosure: Cover - Die-cast with textured red powdercoat finish
Base - Plated Steel
Pressure Connection: 1/2" NPT Male
Factory Adjustment: Operates on Pressure increase at 6 ±1 PSI
Operates on Pressure decrease at 5 ±1 PSI
Maximum Differential: 1 PSI
Maximum System Pressure: 250 PSI
Switch Contacts: SPDT (Form C)
15.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.5 Amps at 30VDC
One set in PS10-1A, Two sets in PS10-2A
Environmental Specifications:
Indoor or outdoor use
NEMA 4/IP55 Rated Enclosure
Temperature range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
(Not for use in hazardous locations)
Service Use: Automatic Sprinkler NFPA-13
One or two family dwelling NFPA-13D
Residential Occupancy up to four stories NFPA-13R
National Fire Alarm Code NFPA-72
Tamper: Cover incorporates tamper resistant fasteners that require a
special key for removal. One key is supplied with each device. For
PS10-1A Single Switch - Stk. No. 1340101
optional cover tamper switch kit, order Stock No. 0090134.
PS10-2A Double Switch - Stk. No. 1340102
INSTALLATION AND TEST PROCEDURES TESTING: Accomplished by opening the inspector's end-of-line test
The Potter PS10A Series Pressure Actuated Switches are designed valve. Allow time to compensate for system or control retard.
for the detection of a waterflow condition in automatic fire sprinkler CAUTION: Method 2 is not applicable for remote station service use,
systems of particular designs such as wet systems with alarm check if there is an unsupervised shut-off valve between the alarm check
valves or dry pipe systems. They may also be used to provide a low valve and the PS10A.
pressure supervisory signal. They may be adjusted to operate on
pressure between 4 and 20 PSI. WET SYSTEM WITH EXCESS PRESSURE:
Connect PS10A into alarm port piping extending from alarm check
MOUNTING: Device should be mounted in upright position (threaded valve. Retard provisions are not required. Insure that no unsupervised
connection down). Requires NEMA type 4 conduit hub for outdoor shut-off valves are present between the alarm check valve and the
installations. PS10A.
TESTING: The operation of the pressure alarm switch should be TESTING: Accomplished by opening the water by-pass test valve or
tested upon completion of installation and periodically thereafter in the inspector's end-of-line test valve. When using end-of-line test,
accordance with the applicable NFPA codes and standards and/or the allow time for excess pressure to bleed off.
authority having jurisdiction (manufacturer recommends quarterly or
more frequently). DRY SYSTEM:
Connect PS10A into alarm port piping that extends from the intermedi-
WET SYSTEM: ate chamber of the alarm check valve. Install on the outlet side of the
METHOD 1: When using PS10A and control unit with retard - connect in-line check valve of the alarm port piping. Insure that no unsuper-
PS10A into alarm port piping on the input side of retard chamber and vised shut-off valves are present between the alarm check valve and
electrically connect PS10A to control unit that provides a retard to the PS10A.
compensate for surges. Insure that no unsupervised shut-off valves
are present between the alarm check valve and PS10A. TESTING: Accomplished by opening the water by-pass test valve.
METHOD 2: When using the PS10A for local bell application or with a CAUTION: The above tests may also activate any other circuit closer
control that does not provide a retard feature - the PS10A must be or water motor gongs that are present on the system.
installed on the alarm outlet side of the retard chamber of the sprinkler
system.
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MFG. #5400923 - 12/97
MODEL PS10A
PRESSURE SWITCH
DIMENSIONS SWITCH TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

CLAMPING PLATE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
An uninsulated section of a single conductor
should not be looped around the terminal and
serve as two separate connections. The wire
must be severed, thereby providing supervision of
the connection in the event that the wire becomes
dislodged from under the terminal.
TYPICAL SPRINKLER APPLICATIONS
CAUTION: Closing of any shutoff valves between the alarm check valve and the PS10A will render the PS10A inoperative. To comply with
NFPA-72 any such valve shall be electrically supervised with a supervisory switch such as Potter Model BVS.
TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRESSURE SWITCH

TERMINATION
ORDERING INFORMATION
Model Description Stock No.
PS10-1A Pressure switch with one set SPDT contacts 1340101
PS10-2A Pressure switch with two sets SPDT contacts 1340102
Hex Key 5250062
Cover Tamper Switch Kit 0090134
BVS 1/2" Ball Valve with tamper switch 1010150
ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure type waterflow switches shall be a Model PS10A as manufactured by Potter Electric Signal Co. of St. Louis, Mo. and
shall be installed on the sprinkler systems as shown on the drawings and/or specified herein.
Switches shall be provided with a 1/2" NPT male pressure connection to be connected into the alarm check valve of a “wet”
sprinkler system or into the intermediate chamber of a “dry” pipe system and shall be actuated by any flow of water to or in excess
of the discharge from one sprinkler head.
Switches shall have a maximum service pressure rating of 250 PSI and shall be factory adjusted to operate on pressure increase
at 6 ±1 PSI. There shall be one (1) or two (2) SPDT contacts rated at 15.0 Amps at 125/250VAC and 2.5 Amps at 30VDC.
The switch housing shall be weather proof and oil resistant. The cover shall incorporate tamper resistant screws.
The unit shall be UL and CSFM Listed, FM and LPC Approved, and NYMEA Accepted.
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MODEL PS10A

UL and CFSM LISTED, FM and LPC APPROVED,NYMEA ACCEPTED

PRINTED IN USA MKT. #8810001 - REV N PAGE 1 OF 2

DIMENSIONS SWITCH TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TYPICAL SPRINKLER APPLICATIONS

TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRESSURE SWITCH

PRINTED IN USA MKT. #8810001 - REV N PAGE 2 OF 2

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