Submittal Sheet

The Series L6 Flotect
®
Liquid Level Switches are rugged and reliable
oat switch which operates automatically to indicate tank level. It is
offered with a 303 SS or brass body with spherical or cylindrical oat
options.
• Compact design is built for years of trouble-free service
• Simple and dependable operation with no mechanical linkage
•Floatleverpivotedwithinthebodymoveswhentheprocessliquiddisplacestheoatandmagnetontheoppositeendofthe
 oatlevercontrolsasecondmagnetontheswitchactuatingleverlocatedintheswitchhousing
• Leak proof lower body machined from bar stock
•Sidewallordirectteemountingoptionsavailabletoactasanexternaloatchamber
• Weatherproof and explosion-proof body for demanding outdoor applications
• Electrical assembly can be easily replaced without removing the unit from the installation so that the process does not have
to be shut down
•Sensitivetolevelchangesoflessthan1/2˝(12mm)
• Direct pump control for maintaining level
• Automatic tank dump operations
• Level control
• Valve control
• Level alarm in sumps, scrubber systems, hydro-pneumatic tanks, boilers,
and water/wastewater treatment processes
FEATURES/BENEFITS
DESCRIPTIONAPPLICATIONS
SERIES L6 | W.E. ANDERSON FLOTECT
®
LIQUID LEVEL SWITCHES
®
ModelL6withexternaloatchamber
ModelL6withsphericaloat
ModelL6withcylindricaloat
SPECIFICATIONS
Service Liquids compatible with wetted materials.
Wetted Materials Float: Solid polypropylene or 304 SS; Lower body: Brass or 303 SS; Magnet: Ceramic; External oat chamber (Tee):
Matches lower body choice of brass or 303 SS; Other: Lever arm, spring, pin, etc.: 301 SS.
Temperature Limit -4 to 220°F (-20 to 105°C) standard, MT high temperature option 400°F (205°C)(MT not UL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx and KC).
ATEX compliant AT, IECEx IEC and KC option ambient temperature -4 to 167°F (-20 to 75°C) process temperature: -4 to
220°F (-20 to 105°C).
Pressure Limits See model chart.
Enclosure Rating Weatherproof and Explosion-proof. Listed with UL and CSA for Class I, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Groups E, F, and
G. (Group A on stainless steel body models only). ATEX 2813 II 2 G Ex db IIC T6 Gb Process Temp≤75°C. EU-Type
Certicate No.: KEMA 04ATEX2128. ATEX Standards: EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013; EN 60079-1:2014. IECEx Certied: For
Ex db IIC T6 Gb Process Temp≤ 75°C. IECEx Certicate of Conformity: IECEx DEK II.0039. IECEx Standards: IEC
60079-0:2011; IEC 60079-1: 2014. Korean Certied (KC) for Ex d IIC T6 Gb Process Temp≤75°C. KTL Certicate
Number: 12-KB4BO-0091.
Switch Type SPDT snap switch standard, DPDT snap switch optional.
Electrical Rating UL models: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC (V~). CSA, ATEX and IECEx models: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC (V~); 5 A res., 3 A ind. @ 30 VDC
(V ). MV option: .1 A @ 125 VAC (V~). MT option: 5 A @125/250 VAC (V~). [MT option not UL, CSA, ATEX or IECEx].
Electrical Connections UL models: 18 AWG, 18˝ (460 mm) long. ATEX/CSA/IECEx models: terminal block.
Upper Body Brass or 303 SS.
Conduit Connection 3/4˝ male NPT standard, 3/4˝ female NPT or M25 with BSPT option on junction box models.
Process Connection 1˝ male NPT or 1˝ male BSPT on models without external oat chamber, 1˝ female NPT or 1˝ female BSPT on models with
external oat chamber.
Mounting Orientation Horizontal with index arrow pointing down.
SpecicGravity See chart.
Weight Approximately 1 lb (.5 kg) without external oat chamber, 1.75 lb (.8 kg) with external oat chamber.
Agency Approvals ATEX, CE, CSA, IECEx, KTL, UL.