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Specification for LC Series Duplex Float Control Panel

The duplex pump control panel shall be of the float controlled type and shall be as manufactured by Sun Coast Hydraulic Electric, Jacksonville, Florida or engineer pre-approved equal to the specifications herein.

• The Control Panel at a minimum shall include the following components:

o Nema rated enclosure
o Incoming power terminals
o Motor starter protector (two each)
o IEC motor contactor (two each)
o Alarm horn with silence circuit
o Alarm beacon
o Electronic alternator
o Run pilot light (two each)
o Hand-Off-Auto switch (two each)

• UL Label:

The Pump Control panel shall be constructed by a UL 508 listed control panel manufacturing facility. The Pump Control Panel shall bear the UL 508 serialized label. Pump Control Panels that bear the UL label “UL Listed Cutout Box or UL Listed Enclosure” do not meet the UL certification requirements.

• Standard Components:

The Pump Control Panel shall be constructed using the following components or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Enclosure:

The Enclosure shall be one of the following:

o Nema 3R Galvanized Painted Steel
o Nema 3R 304 Stainless Steel
o Nema 4X Fiberglass

The enclosure if made of steel or stainless steel shall be manufactured by a nationally recognized manufacturer. The enclosure shall be as manufactured by Electromate, Hoffmann or Saginaw.

The enclosure if made of fiberglass shall be manufactured by a nationally recognized manufacturer. The enclosure shall be as manufactured by Allied, Stahlin or Vynckier.


• Motor Contactors:

The contactor shall be of the IEC FVNR (full voltage non-reversing) type. The unit shall be DIN rail mountable with a standard NO side mounted auxiliary contact. Unit shall be Cutler-Hammer Freedom Series or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Motor Starter protector:

The motor starter protector shall include an integral manual On-Off switch, class 10 adjustable bimetallic overload relay and magnetic trip elements for short circuit protection. Unit shall be Cutler-Hammer model A307 or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Pilot lights:

The pilot lights shall be incandescent type with .250 quick connect tabs and polycarbonate colored lens. Pilot lights shall be Solico 3300 series or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Hand-Off-Auto Toggle Switch:

A three position, SPDT, toggle switch shall be provided for each pump.

• Electronic Alternator:

An automatic electronic alternator shall be provided for equalized run time of the motors. The alternator shall have DPDT cross wired contacts, LED indicator and shall alternate after each pumping cycle. The alternator shall be Macromatic model ARP120A3 or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Alarm Light:

A red alarm light shall be provided for visual indication of a High water condition and shall be located on top of the enclosure. The unit shall consist of a 15w-130V clear rough service appliance bulb. The alarm light shall be an Ingram Products model MX-15 or engineer pre-approved equal.

• Alarm Horn:

An adjustable alarm horn shall be provided for audible indication of a High water condition. The unit shall be solid state, adjustable tone, 80dBA/ 30cm and fit a standard 30mm cutout. Panel shall also include a pushbutton that when pressed will energize a relay whereby silencing the horn. The alarm horn shall be Ingram Products model PW120A or engineer pre-approved equal.