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SERIES V4

FLOTECT® VANE OPERATED FLOW SWITCH

Field Adjustable – Dependable Protection Against Flow Variation or Stopping in Pipelines for Fluids, Gases and Flowing Solids
3-11/32
[84.93]
1-5/8 [41.28] 2-23/32
CLEARANCE FOR [69.06]
COVER REMOVAL
UL AND CSA TYPE INCLUDES 16 GA LEADS,
6-3/4 6 [152.4] LONG. ATEX VERSION INCLUDES
[171.45] TERMINAL BLOCK
EXPLOSION-PROOF HOUSING WITH 3/4˝ [19.05 MM]
FEMALE NPT OR BSPT CONDUIT CONNECTION
4-11/16
8 [119.06]
[203.20] SWITCH BODY, SAE 72 BRASS OR 316 SS
1 1-1/2˝ [38.10 MM] MALE NPT OR BSPT
[25.40] PROCESS CONNECTION
MAGNET KEEPER, 430 SS
VANE BLOCK, 316 SS
FIVE LAYER VANE 316 SS
VIDEO ON
DESIGNED FOR 1-1/2˝ TO 8˝ [38.10 TO 203.20 MM]
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PIPES USABLE IN LARGER PIPE SIZES.

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The Series V4 Flotect® Vane Operated Flow Switch is rugged and reliable, ideal SPECIFICATIONS
for automatically protecting equipment and pipeline systems against damage from Service: Gases or liquids compatible IECEx Certificate of Conformity: IECEx
reduction or loss of flow. Time tested in thousands of pipeline installations and with wetted materials. DEK 11.0071.
processing plants around the world this Series is Weatherproof, designed to meet Wetted Materials: Vane: 316 SS; Body: IECEx Standards: IEC 60079-0:2011;
NEMA 4 and Explosion-proof (listing included in specifications). This series can be Brass or 316 SS standard; Magnet IEC 60079-1:2014.
used in pipes 1-1/2˝ (38.10 mm) and up. keeper: 430 SS standard, 316 SS Zone I. Also FM approved.
optional; Options: Other materials also Switch Type: SPDT snap switch
BENEFITS/FEATURES available, consult factory (e.g. PVC, standard, DPDT snap switch optional.
• Superior performance with unique magnetically-actuated switching design hastelloy, nickel, monel, titanium). Electrical Rating: UL, FM, ATEX and
• Increased product life due to free-swinging vane, which attracts a magnet within the Temperature Limit: -4 to 275°F (-20 to IECEx models 10 A @ 125/250 VAC
solid metal switch body and actuates a snap switch by means of a simple lever arm 135°C) standard, MT high temperature (V~). CSA models: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC
with no bellows, springs, or seals to fail option 400°F (205°C) [MT option not UL, (V~); 5 A res., 3 A ind. @ 30 VDC
• Meets application requirements with durable leak-proof body machined from bar CSA, ATEX or IECEx] ATEX and IECEx (V ). MV option: 1 A @125 VAC (V~);
stock options, ambient temperature -4 to 163°F 1 A res., .5 A ind. @ 30 VDC (V ). MT
• Save time and money on maintenance with electrical assembly that can be easily (-20 to 73°C); Process temperature -4 to option: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC (V~). [MT
replaced without removing the unit from installation so that the process does not 163°F (-20 to 73°C). and MV option not UL, CSA, FM, ATEX
have to be shut down Pressure Limit: Brass body 1000 or IECEx].
• Quick installation with fitting that installs directly and easily into pipeline with a
Flow Switches,

psig (69 bar), 316 SS body 2000 psig Electrical Connections: UL and CSA
threadolet, tee, or flange (see application drawings) (138 bar), optional 5000 psig (345 bar) models: 16 AWG, 6˝ (152 mm) long.
Paddle

• Meets the most demanding applications with high pressure rating of 1000 psig available with 316 SS body and SPDT ATEX and IECEx unit: Terminal block.
(69 bar) for the brass body and 2000 psig (138 bar) for the SS body switch only. Conduit Connection: 3/4˝ female NPT
• Solves customer flow application needs with choice of custom vane calibrated Enclosure Rating: Weatherproof and or 19.05 mm standard or M25 with
specifically for your application, Model V4, or field adjustable multilayer vane, Explosion-proof. **Listed with UL and -BSPT option.
Model V4-2-U (see set point chart) CSA for Class I, Groups C and D; Class Process Connection: 1-1/2˝ male NPT
II, Groups E, F, and G. or 1-1/2˝ male BSPT or 38.10 mm.
APPLICATIONS ATEX 2813 II 2 G Ex db IIB T6 Mounting Orientation: Within 5° of
• Protects pumps, motors and other equipment against low or no flow Gb -20°C≤Tamb≤73°C. vertical for proper operation. Units for
• Controls sequential operation of pumps -20°C≤Process Temp≤73°C. horizontal installation (vertical pipe with
• Automatically starts auxiliary pumps and engines EU-Type Certificate No.: KEMA 03 ATEX up flow) available.
• Stops liquid cooled engines, machines and processing when coolant flow is 2383. Set Point Adjustment: For universal
interrupted ATEX Standards: EN 60079- vane: five vane combinations.
• Shuts down burner when air flow through heating coil fails 0:2012+A11:2013; EN 60079-1:2014. Weight: 4 lb 8 oz (1.9 kg).
• Controls dampers according to flow IECEx Certified: For Ex db IIB T6 Gb Compliance: ATEX, CE, CSA, FM,
-20°C≤Tamb≤73°C. -20°C≤Process IECEx, UL**.
Temp≤73°C.
**No housing option (-NH) has no approvals.

MODEL CHART OPTIONS

Model Description Connection Type To order
V4-2-U Brass body, universal vane NPT add suffix: Description
V4-SS-2-U 316 SS* body, universal vane NPT -316 316 SS magnet keeper, option to replace standard 430 SS
V4-2-U-NH** Brass body, universal vane, no housing NPT -AT ATEX compliant construction
V4 Brass body, custom vane NPT -BSPT Female BSPT process connection and M25 conduit connection
V4-SS 316 SS* body, custom vane NPT -D DPDT contacts
V4-NH** Brass body, custom vane, no housing NPT -IEC IECEx certified construction
V4-2-U-BSPT Brass body, universal vane BSPT -MT High temperature, option rated 400°F (204°C)*
V4-SS-2-U-BSPT 316 SS* body, universal vane BSPT -MV Gold plated contacts, options for dry circuits*
V4-BSPT Brass body, custom vane BSPT -TRD Decreasing flow time delay relay option with 2 SPDT contacts,
V4-SS-BSPT 316 SS* body, custom vane BSPT adjustable from 0-1 to 0-31 minutes*
*316 SS body with 430 SS magnet keeper. -TRI Increasing flow time delay relay option with 2 SPDT contacts,
**No housing option (-NH) has no approvals. adjustable from 0-1 to 0-31 minutes*
†When both values are supplied, note which is critical. -V Vertical up flow, option for upward flow in vertical pipe
Note: Consult factory for price and availability of fittings for V4 installation. *See electrical rating in specification, no listings or approvals.
Thredolets, bushings, and tees are available in a variety of sizes and materials.
Note: For custom vane models, please supply factory with following information: USA: California Proposition 65
pipe size, flow direction (horizontal, up), mounting, pressure, temperature, specific WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go
gravity, flow rates (maximum normal, actuation/deactuation†), etc. to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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SERIES V4

FLOTECT® VANE OPERATED FLOW SWITCH

Field Adjustable – Dependable Protection Against Flow Variation or Stopping in Pipelines for Fluids, Gases and Flowing Solids
V4 UNIVERSAL VANE FLOW CHARTS
Values shown in both charts are nominal. If normal flows exceed actuation rates by less than 10%, custom vanes are recommended.
Figures are based on standard vertical installation in a 1-1/2” threaded branch connection in a horizontal run of pipe.

APPROXIMATE ACTUATION/DEACTUATION FLOW RATES FOR COLD WATER; GPM (LPM)

Vane Layers 1.5˝ Pipe 2˝ Pipe 3˝ Pipe 4˝ Pipe 6˝ Pipe 8˝ Pipe 10˝ Pipe 12˝ Pipe 14˝ Pipe 16˝ Pipe 18˝ Pipe 20˝ Pipe
1 7-3 15-8 45-22 95-40 210-120 375-175 600-300 900-450 1200-600 1400-800 2000-1000 2400-1200
(26.67-11.67) (56.7-30) (167-83.3) (367-150) (800-450) (1417-667) (2267-1133) (3400-1700) (4550-2267) (5300-3033) (7567-3783) (9083-4550)
1 and 2 7-4 23-14 50-35 130-90 230-150 450-250 650-350 900-500 1200-650 1450-800 1800-1000
(26.7-15) (86.7-53.3) (190-132) (500-333) (867-567) (1700-950) (2467-1317) (3400-1900) (4550-2467) (5483-3033) (6817-3783)
1, 2 and 3 11-7 27-19 80-60 160-115 300-180 450-275 600-350 750-450 1000-600 1200-700
(41.7-26.7) (102-71.7) (300-233) (600-433) (1133-683) (1700-1033) (2267-1317) (2750-2083) (3783-2267) (4550-2650)
1, 2, 3 and 4 17-12 60-45 120-90 230-150 310-200 430-280 550-360 700-450 850-550
(65-45) (233-167) (450-333) (867-567) (1167-750) (1633-1067) (2083-1367) (2650-1700) (3217-2083)
1, 2, 3, 4 40-30 80-65 135-100 200-140 290-200 360-250 460-325 575-400
and 5 (152-113) (300-250) (517-383) (750-533) (1100-750) (1367-950) (1733-1233) (2183-1517)
Note: Actuation rates are based on cold water at a specific gravity of 1.0.
Note: For fluids of different specific gravity, actuation rates may be approximated by dividing the rate shown by the square root of the specific gravity.

APPROXIMATE ACTUATION/DEACTUATION FLOW RATES FOR COLD AIR; SCFM (LPS)

Vane Layers 1.5˝ Pipe 2˝ Pipe 3˝ Pipe 4˝ Pipe 6˝ Pipe 8˝ Pipe 10˝ Pipe 12˝ Pipe 14˝ Pipe 16˝ Pipe 18˝ Pipe 20˝ Pipe
1 32-17 65-32 210-105 400-200 950-475 1550-850 2400-1300 3450-1900 4700-2600 6400-3500 8000-4400 10000-5500
(15-8) (30-20) (100-50) (190-90) (450-220) (730-400) (1100-600) (1600-900) (2200-1200) (3000-1700) (3800-2100) (4700-2600)
1 and 2 23-13 120-70 195-140 550-375 1100-700 1850-1200 2700-1750 3400-2200 4800-3100 6000-3900 7400-4800
(10-6) (60-30) (90-70) (260-180) (520-330) (870-570) (1300-800) (1600-1000) (2300-1500) (2800-1800) (3500-2300)
1, 2 and 3 60-48 135-100 375-265 725-500 1200-850 1850-1300 2600-1800 3350-2350 4300-3000 5300-3700
(30-20) (60-50) (180-130) (340-240) (570-400) (870-610) (1200-800) (1600-1100) (2000-1400) (2500-1700)
1, 2, 3 and 4 65-50 260-200 500-400 875-700 1250-1000 1900-1500 2500-2000 3100-2500 3900-3100
(30-20) (120-90) (240-190) (410-330) (590-470) (900-710) (1200-900) (1500-1200) (1800-1500)
1, 2, 3, 4 130-100 310-250 650-525 1000-800 1600-1250 2200-1750 2800-2250 3550-2850
and 5 (60-50) (150-120) (310-250) (470-380) (760-590) (1040-830) (1300-1100) (1700-1300)
Note: Actuation rates are based on air at standard conditions.
Note: For gases at other pressures, temperatures, or specific gravities, consult factory for equivalent flow approximations.

APPLICATION DRAWINGS
2-1/2 X 1-1/2
FOR FLOTECT® AUTOMATIC FLOW SWITCHES [63.50 X 38.10]

Flow Switches,
FACE OR HEX

Paddle
Ø1-15/16 BUSHING
[49.21] Ø2-7/8
MINIMUM [73.03]
1-1/2 [38.10] HOLE IN MINIMUM
PIPE 2-1/2 [63.50] HOLE IN
THREDOLET THREDOLET PIPE

THREADED COVER IS REQUIRED FLOW HOLDS

EASILY REMOVED FOR SWITCH OPEN WHEN FLOW
ACCESS TO SWITCH SLOWS, VANE DROPS, FLOW
ACTUATION SWITCH FLOW FLOW
3/4˝ [19.50] NPT OR M25
FOR CONDUIT ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE
FOR ELECTRICAL Standard installation 1-1/2˝ x 1-1/2˝x 1-1/2˝ 2-1/2˝ (63.50 mm) threaded
1-1/2 [38.10] CONNECTIONS (38.10 x 38.10 x 38.10 mm) branch connection
THREADED BRANCH tee installation
CONNECTION SWITCH BODY MACHINED
FROM BAR OF BRASS OR
CUT 1-15/16 [49.21] MIN. STAINLESS STEEL
HOLE IN PIPE
1-1/2 [38.10]
ANSI RF 3000 LB 1
THREADED COUPLING [25.40]
FLOW REDUCING
FLANGE 2-1/16
[52.39] A
ANSI RF *
WELDING BORE I.D.
NECK
Threaded branch connection installation. FLANGE
May also be installed using tee, flange or coupling.
FLOW FLOW FLOW

Flange installation 2˝ x 2˝ x 2˝ Not recommended, unless

*Flange face to pipe O.D. (50.80 x 50.80 x 50.80 mm) coupling is bored out to
specified by customer. tee installation 2-1/16˝ (52.4) as shown
Normally should not
exceed 5˝ (172) Pipe Size Dim. A
USA: California Proposition 65 2˝ (50.80 mm) 2-5/8 (66.7)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State 3˝ (76.20 mm) 2-1/2 (63.5)
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 4˝ (101.60 mm) 2-7/16 (61.9)

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