Field Controls Switch LS 140A User Manual

HIGH TEMPERATURE VENT LIMIT SWITCH  
Models: LS-140A, LS-550A  
Items Included:  
1) High temperature vent limit switch  
2) 2-1/2 to 5-1/2 inch hose clamps  
1) TCA-1 thermocouple junction block (LS-550A)  
1) 6 foot length of 12/2 wire (LS-550A)  
2) Wire hold down clips (LS-550A)  
1) ROMEX connector  
1) Tube of high temperature sealant  
4) Wiring quick connect terminals (LS-140A)  
Installation of a High temperature vent limit switch is recommended for LP and Natural gas fired power  
vented and natural draft water heaters. This device is installed to limit the vent temperature in either  
plastic pipe (1400 F temperature limit) or B vent installations (5500 F temperature limit) caused by scaled  
up tanks and/or inadequate venting. Wiring MUST be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and  
applicable local codes.  
The Field Controls High temperature vent limit switch MUST be installed by a qualified agency in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.  
The definition of a qualified agency is: any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person  
or through a representative is engaged in, and is responsible for, the installation and operation of gas  
appliances, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all the precautions required, and has complied  
with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.  
Before and after adding this safety control on existing appliances, an installation inspection in accordance  
with the National Fuel Gas Code 54, Z223.1 Appendix H should be performed and a combustion analysis  
is recommended to determine the operating condition of the appliance.  
CAUTION: Disconnect Electrical Power When Wiring High temperature vent limit switch  
LOAD RATING  
CONTACT  
MATERIAL  
LIMIT  
SETPOINT °F  
SWITCH  
TYPE  
MODEL  
P/N  
RESET  
APPLICATION  
AMPS VOLTS  
LS-140A  
LS-550A  
46564100  
46564200  
SILVER  
SILVER  
15 A  
15 A  
120 AC  
120 AC  
140  
550  
AUTOMATIC  
AUTOMATIC  
SPDT  
SPDT  
PLASTIC VENT APPLICATIONS  
B-VENT APPLICATIONS  
2630 Airport Road · Kinston, NC 28504  
Phone: 252-522-3031· Fax: 252-522-0214  
 
connectors on the solenoid valve and route the wires from the solenoid valve connections to the common terminal  
and the normally close (NC) terminal on the LS-140A limit switch (See Figure 8). Also route installers supplied  
green grounding wire from the LS-140A limit switch and connect to any convenient grounding surface at the gas  
valve.  
Figure 6  
Figure 7  
Figure 8  
INSTALLATION OF LS-550A SWITCH ON A NATURAL DRAFT WATER HEATER WITH B-VENT  
1. Adjust the thermostat on the water heater gas valve to the pilot position and shut off the gas supply to the water  
heater.  
2. Drill a 5/16” diameter hole through the connection joint on the end on the B-vent next the draft hood (See Figure  
9).  
3. Remove the housing cover of the limit switch.  
4. Loosen the two hose clamps and route them through the two mounting tabs on the ends of the switch housing  
(See Figure 2).  
5. Apply bead of high temperature silicone sealant round the base of the temperature probe (See Figure 3).  
6. Insert the temperature probe into the 5/16” diameter hole in the vent pipe and secure the switch to the pipe with  
the two hose clamps (See Figure 10).  
Figure 10  
Figure 9  
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Wiring the LS-550A Limit switch  
Wire the High temperature vent limit switch in accordance with the National Electrical Code, manufacturer's  
recommendations and/or applicable local codes. THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED WHEN WIRED TO ANY 120 VOLT  
CONTROLS. Check ground circuit to make certain that the unit has been properly grounded. The wiring should be  
protected by an over current circuit device rated at 15 amperes. Caution must be taken to ensure that the wiring does not  
come into contact with any heat source. All line voltage and safety control circuits, between the vent damper and the  
appliance, MUST be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code for Class I wiring or equivalent methods.  
BEFORE STARTING WIRING, TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE APPLIANCE AT THE  
APPLIANCE SERVICE SWITCH OR CIRCUIT BREAKER!!  
30 MILLIVOLT WATER HEATER:  
The application requires a TCA-1 Thermal Couple Junction block and a 6 foot length of 12 ga. two (2) wire conductor  
CAUTION: Shut off gas supply before working on appliance.  
1. Remove thermocouple from gas control valve. (See Figure 11)  
2. Thread the TCA-1 junction block into the thermocouple port  
and thread the thermocouple into the bottom of the TCA-1  
junction block.  
3. Connect the 12 ga wire to the two quick connect terminals on  
the TCA-1(See Figure 12). Then route the 12 ga wire to the  
LS-550 limit switch. Secure the wires to the water heater  
enclosure with acceptable hold down tabs, keeping the wires  
Figure 11  
away from any hot surface area.  
4. Connect one 12 ga wire lead to the common terminal  
connection on the limit switch and connect the other 12 ga wire  
lead to the normally closed (NC) terminal connection on the  
limit switch (See Figure 13).  
Figure 12  
Figure 13  
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P/N 46570600 01/09  
 

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