Master Catalog — Gems Sensors & Controls - A-14

FLOAT TYPE
Large Size - Alloys
When a Switch Won't Fit In the Tank, Use a Non-Intrusive Bottle Type
Bottle type level switches are ideal for large or small tanks or where access
to the inside is impractical or impossible. These units mount completely
outside of the tank, at the level actuation point.
LS-800-5 Series - Single Level,
Brass or Stainless Steel Housing
LS-159000 Series - Low Cost,
Compact Aluminum Housing
Relative size
compared to
unit at left.
O
O
Ro HS
®
3/4-14 NPT Ports
Dimensions
in
(mm)
Ro HS
®
Inline NPT Ports
LS-800-5 - Brass and Stainless Steel
1-1/2
(38)
HEX
1/8-27 NPT
OUTLET PORT
O-RING
1-7/8
(48)
3-1/4
(83)
2-3/4
(70)
2-1/4
(57)
REF
3/16
(5)
REF
VITON®
2¼-12 UN-2A
0-RING
1/2-14 NPTF
2-5/8
(66.7)
REF
1-5/16 ±1/8
(33 ±3.2)
ACTUATION
LEVEL
FLOAT ASSEMBLY
(SPHERICAL SHOWN)
1/4-18 NPT
INLET PORT
†L1= Switch actuation level, nominal (based on a liquid specific gravity of 1.0).
1‰5
16-12 UN REF
7
(177.8)
4-1/4
(107.9)
2-1/2
(63.5)
3/4-14 NPT PORTS (2×)
Switch operation is NC as shown. May be changed to NO by inverting
float on stem, or by mounting unit with lead wires down.
Common Specifications
Electrical Termination: 18 AWG, 24 " L., Polymeric Lead Wires (LS-800-5) / 22 AWG, 24 " L., Polymeric Lead Wire (LS-159000).
Approvals: Series Nos. LS-800-5 and LS-159000 are U.L. Recognized - File No. E45168 and CSA listed - File No. LR-30200.
RoHS (except for LS-800-5 in Brass, part numbers 172625, 172986, and 172988) - In compliance with EU-directive 2015/863/EU requirements for
chemicals and substances.
Switch Operation: Selectable, N.O. or N.C., by inverting float on unit stem.
Mounting Attitude: Vertical with lead wires up.
How To Order - Select Part Number based on specifications required.
Materials
Series
Number
Housing
Stem and
Mounting
Brass
LS-800-5
316 Stainless Steel
316 S.S.
LS-159000 Aluminum
Brass
Buna-N
A-14
Viton®
0.50
Float
316
Stainless
Steel
S.S. ARMCO
H-15-7 MO
Beryllium
Copper
0.90
Other
Wetted
Beryllium
Copper
0.75
750 psig
(51.7 bar)
600 psig @ 70°F
(41.4 bar @ 21°C)
250 psig @ 70°F
(17.2 bar @ 21°C)
* See " Electrical Data " on Page X-5 for more information. DPDT relay information is with Dimensions above.
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Alloy Bottles / p1of1 / 2022-02-11
−40°F to +300°F
(−40°C to +148.9°C)
−40°F to +250°F (oil); +180°F (water)
(−40°C to +121°C [oil]; +82°C [water])
Min. Liquid
Sp. Gr.
Max. Pressure
500 psig @ 70°F
(34.5 bar @ 21°C)
Operating Temperature
L1
3/4 "
−40°F to +300°F
(−40°C to +148.9°C)
(19 mm)
7/16 "
(11 mm)
See
Dimensions
Switch*
SPST, 20 VA
Part
Number
172625
SPST, 100 VA 172986
DPDT
SPST, 20 VA
DPDT
SPST, 20 VA
160405
172988
172635
172987
144080
1/4-20 UNC
(2PLCS)
N.O.
DIA. REF
L1
SWITCH ACTUATION LEVEL†
(SEE ORDER TABLE
FOR VALUE)
For Remote Alarms -
See Page E-31
* Adjustable Volume
* Indoor Outdoor
* Solid-State
O
O
Ro HS
®
Ro HS
®
LS-159000
LEVEL SWITCHES - SINGLE POINT
N.C.
G
G
G
G
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
S
S
S
S
I
I
I
I
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
P
P
P
P
L
L
L
L

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