Manual

GENERAL 
The unit is manufactured, checked  and supplied in 
accordance with our published specification, and when 
installed  and  used  in  normal  or  prescribed 
applications,  with  the  lid  in  place  and  within  the 
parameters  set  for  mechanical  and  electrical 
performance, will not cause danger or hazard to life or 
limb. 
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 
WARNINGS 
1.   THE USERS  ATTENTION IS  DRAWN TO THE
    FACT THAT, WHEN THE UNIT IS ‘LIVE’ WITH 
    RESPECT  TO  ELECTRICAL  OR  PRESSURE 
    SUPPLIES,  A  HAZARD  MAY  EXIST  IF  THE 
   UNIT IS OPENED OR DISMANTLED. 
2.   UNITS MUST BE SELECTED AND INSTALLED 
    BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED 
    PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
    APPROPRIATE CODES OF PRACTICE SO 
    THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE 
    RESULTING IN INJURY OR DAMAGE 
    CAUSED BY MISUSE OR MISAPPLICATION IS 
    AVOIDED. 
OPERATING PRINCIPLES 
A closed  system containing the  equilibrium of liquid 
and vapour is used to sense the process temperature.  
The pressure  within  the system is proportional  to  the 
applied temperature. This pressure is applied to  a 
diaphragm sealed piston, which in turn, operates  a 
push  rod.    The  rod  is  restrained  by  an  adjustable 
spring.  When the force on the rod overcomes the 
spring pressure the rod moves and operates a switch 
or  switches.    When the  temperature falls  the  rod is 
restored  to  its  original  position  and  the  switch  or 
switches reset. 
INSTALLATION 
The instruments are designed to be mounted vertically 
(refer to figs 3 & 4) however mounting up to 45° in  any 
plane  is  acceptable  although  a  small  calibration  shift 
may  occur.        They  can  be  mounted  either  direct  to 
process or to a wall  or panel using the back plate 
provided.    Select  the  mounting  point so  as  to  avoid 
excessive  shock,  vibration or temperature  fluctuation. 
Instruments  should  be  mounted to  avoid  excessive 
heat transfer from the process lines or adjacent plant. 
Capillary Version 
Mount  the  sensing  bulb  so  that  the  base  of  the 
instrument is above the tip of the bulb and the bulb is 
level with, or no more than 250 mm below, the base of 
the instrument. The bulb extension is fitted with a 
sliding compression gland to accommodate different 
thermowells. 
PRODUCT CODE 
ENCLOSURE 
MODEL 
ELECTRICAL ENTRY 
MATERIAL OF WETTED PARTS 
RANGE 
SWITCHING OPTIONS 
PROCESS CONNECTION 
OPTIONS AND TREATMENTS 
SPECIAL ENGINEERING   
Rigid Stem 
Assemble  the  unit  either  direct,  or  indirect  via  a 
thermowell,  using  the  spanner  facility  provided, 
ensuring that the full length of the sensing bulb is: 
a) fully immersed in the process temperature; 
b) the  bulb does not ‘bottom,  in  the  thermowell  to 
prevent damage. 
CAUTION 
Though  the  design  is  of  rugged  construction,  do  not 
apply excessive torque to the conduit nipple.  Support 
should be given to the end fittings using a 40 mm (1.9 / 
16”)  spanner.    For  the  rigid  stem  version  it  is 
recommended  that  a  portion  of  flexible  conduit  be 
used  to  prevent  undue  stresses  being  applied  to  the 
unit. 
WARNING: CHECK THE CONNECTION THREAD 
SIZE AND SPECIFICATION OF THE UNIT TO AVOID 
MISMATCHING  WITH  THE  PROCESS 
CONNECTION  ADAPTOR.    SEE  DIGIT  11  OF  THE 
PRODUCT CODE. 
WIRING (Fig 1) 
Terminal Enclosure Version (Fig 4) 
Wire in accordance with local and national codes. Use 
cables no larger than 2.5  mm
2
 (14 AWG).  Deliver 
electrical connection through a suitable cable gland 
which will  maintain  the  IP rating  of the instrument. 
Insert  bare  wires  fully  into  the  terminal  block  and 
tighten securely. Keep wiring tails to a minimum. 
Flying Lead Version (Fig 1) 
The  leads  are  factory sealed  so  it  is  unnecessary to 
seal the conduit to the conduit nipple.  However flying 
leads must be terminated in accordance with local and 
national  codes.    Each  conductor  is  provided  with  an 
identity  tag.  If  these become  detached refer  to  the 
colour code in the wiring diagram. 
WIRING DIAGRAM 
CERTIFIED ENCLOSURES 
All  Series  GR  Switches  can  be  supplied  with 
BASEEFA  certified  enclosures  to  the  following 
standards: 
Zone 1 (Div 1) IEC 79-1 
BS  5501: Parts  1 and  5:  EN50  014 and  EN50 018 
CENELEC.    Codes  ‘H’  for  aluminium  and  ‘R’  for 
stainless steel EExd IIC T6. 
All enclosures are  suitable for  outdoor use and the 
majority  of  products  are  rated  IP66.    Refer  to  the 
product  label  and  /  or  leaflet.    Only  operation, 
maintenance  or  repair  procedures  either  contained 
herein or approved by Delta Controls may be used, to 
avoid rendering the equipment unsafe in operation and 
/ or nullifying the Certification.  NO MODIFICATIONS 
ARE PERMITTED. 
Electrical Adaptors 
Zone 1. Use only certified adaptors for Zone 1. 
EExe  for  increased  safety  installations  and  EExd  for 
Flameproof installations. 
References for Selection and Installation 
BSEN60079-14  Part4 for  all  Enclosure Codes  (Intrinsic 
Safety) 
BSEN 50014 Part 1 for Enclosure Codes H,R 
BSEN60529 IP RATING (Ingress Protection) 
MAINTENANCE 
Inspections should be carried out at quarterly to yearly 
intervals depending upon operating conditions. 
Where  a  terminal  enclosure  is  fitted,  isolate  the  unit 
from process and power and remove the lid. Check all 
terminals for tightness.  Check that cable tails are not 
fouled or chafed.   Check for internal condensation. 
Rectify as necessary. 
It is recommended that instruments used to provide an 
alarm  are  operated periodically  to  ensure  they  are 
functioning correctly. 
If further  maintenance is required seek advice from 
DELTA  CONTROLS  before  attempting  repair  or 
replacement of parts. 
Note: Should the diaphragm fail the process will vent 
to atmosphere via a control orifice without pressurising 
the switch enclosure. 
Periodically ensure the vent area does not 
Become blocked and the vent plug has not degraded. 
Ensure that the vent area is not obstructed. 
OPERATION 
Temperature switches are supplied calibrated against 
falling temperature unless  otherwise specified. Set 
Point  adjustment  refers  to  falling  temperature. 
Switching differential is the difference between the set 
point and the operating value on rising temperature.
Set Point Adjustment: Models GR7 (Fig 2) 
1. Isolate the instrument from the process. 
2. Adjustment may be carried out with the unit live. 
3. Loosen both cover screws. 
4. Rotate cover anti-clockwise to allow access. 
5. Using a screwdriver rotate the adjuster to obtain the 
desired  setting.    Turn  right  to  left  to  increase  the 
setting.   An appropriate  setting is  shown  by  pointer 
against reference scale. 
6. Rotate cover clockwise to close and tighten screws.
TERMINAL  ENCLOSURE  CODE  K  (fig  5  &  6)  - 
INSTALLATION 
Terminal enclosure is rated IP65 for outdoor use. 
This is a certified enclosure Zone 1 (Div 1)  IEC  79-1 
BS  5501: Parts  1 and  5:  EN50  014 and  EN50 018 
EExd IIC T6. 
Instrument enclosure is certified to Zone 1 (Div 1) IEC 
79-1  BS  5501:  Parts  1  and  5:  EN50  014  and  EN50 
018 Cenelec. 
WARNING:  Lid  and  adaptors.    It  is  a  safety 
requirement  that  at  least  5  full  threads  are  engaged 
when the unit is in operation.  Never operate the unit 
unless  this  condition  is  met.    Do  not  use  greases  or 
lubricants  not  compatible  with  the  environment, 
process or aluminium. 
REPLACEMENT PARTS 
Use  only  factory  authorised  parts  and  procedures.  
The  only  parts  normally  recommended  for  site 
replacement are microswitches.   However, in some 
circumstances  other  spares kits  are available.    Apply 
for  details  quoting  the  serial  number  and full  product 
code. 
WARRANTIES – SEE CONDITIONS OF SALE 
ISSUE E 03/10 
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND 
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
VAPOUR PRESSURE GR SERIES 
TEMPERATURE SWITCHES 
(MODEL GR7) 
SCREW DRIVER 
LOCATION SLOTS 
LOWEST SET POINT 
HIGHEST SET POINT 
ADJUST RIGHT TO 
LEFT TO INCREASE 
SET POINT 
Fig 2 
4.3
7
111
.0
Fig 3
FLYING LEADS CODE ‘A’
½” NPT
GROUND
SCREW ‘H’
OR ‘R’
MOUNTING
HOLES FOR
M5 SCREWS
VENTING DEVICE
(WHEN FITTED) ‘H’
OR ‘R’
2.24
57
3.15
80
2.70
68.5
1.57
40
Fig 4
JUNCTION BOX
CODES ‘C’ & ‘D’
4 MOUNTING
HOLES 4.5
mm DIA
SUITABLE
FOR M4
SCREWS
MAX HEAD
DIA 7.5 mm
CONDUIT ENTRY
M20 x 1.5
20
0.79
15.0
0.59
45.0
1.77
171.0
6.73
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details contained in this publication. No legal liability will be accepted by Delta Controls Ltd, for any errors, 
omissions or amendments. 
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