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15 00072
rev. 2016/08/24

Level Swichgage ® for Engine Liquids

L150 and EL150K1 Series
The L150 Series Level Swichgage instrument is a
combination liquid level gage and low-limit switch; each
unit includes (1) a chamber with pivotal float, (2) an
indicating dial with pointer and (3) a low-level contact.
When properly installed and maintained, the float
operates the pointer which, in turn, both indicates level
during normal operation and closes a switching circuit if
the level falls to the low-limit set point.
Applications
The primary use of the L150/EL150K1 is for engine 1 2
cooling systems, surge or expansion tanks, condenser
radiator or vapor phase systems, pressurized or
atmospheric systems. The Level Swichgage instrument 1
EL150EX Models are CSA Listed for Class I, Division 1, Group C & D
can also be used to monitor lube oil, hydraulic fluid Hazardous Locations.
or diesel fuel reservoirs and activates alarms and/or 2
Products covered by this bulletin comply with EMC Council directive
shut down at a predetermined minimum level. These 89/336/EEC regarding electromagnetic compatibility except as noted.
instruments are built for low pressure systems with a
maximum of 25 psi (172 kPa) [1.72 bar].

Dimensions

L150 EL150EX

EL150K1 Standard Electrical Diagrams

WARNING: This typical wiring diagram is shown for

clarity only. It is not intended for use as installation
instructions.

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Specifications

L150 EL150K1 EL150EX

Maximum Temperature: 250° F (121° C) Maximum Temperature: 250° F (121° C) Maximum Temperature: 250° F (121° C)
Maximum Operating Pressure: Maximum Operating Pressure: Maximum Operating Pressure:
25 PSI (172 kPa) 25 PSI (172 kPa) 25 PSI (172 kPa)
Case: Die cast aluminum, polyurethane coated; Case: Die cast aluminum, polyurethane coated; Case: Sand cast aluminum, painted;
approximate dimensions; 4-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 2-3/4 approximate dimensions; 5 x 4-3/4 x 2-3/4 in. Approximate dimensions; 6-1/2 x 5-3/4 x
in. (114 x 121 x 70 mm) (127 x 121 x 70 mm) 5-1/4 in. (165 x 146 x133 mm)
Mounting Holes: (2) 9/32 in. (7 mm) diameter Enclosure Rating: IP35 Mounting Holes: (2) 5/16 in. (8 mm) diameter
at 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) on center Mounting Holes: (2) 9/32 in. (7 mm) diameter at at 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) on center
Float: Brass 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) on center Float: 304 Stainless steel
Lens: Polycarbonate Float: Brass Lens: Tempered glass
O-rings: Saturated Nitrile, are suitable for cool- Lens: Polycarbonate O-rings: Saturated Nitrile, suitable for coolant or
ant or hydrocarbons O-rings: Saturated Nitrile, are suitable for coolant hydrocarbons
Gasket: Nitrile or hydrocarbons Gasket: Nitrile
Vent Tube: 1/4 x 5 in. (6 x 127 mm) copper Gasket: Nitrile Vent Tube: 1/4 x 5 in. (6 x 127 mm) copper
cane with 1/4 NPT x 1/4 in. (6 mm) tube fitting Vent Tube: 1/4 x 5 in. (6 x 127 mm) copper cane with 1/4 NPT x 1/4 in. (6 mm) tube fitting
Contact Rating: 2 A @ 30 VAC/DC. Wire: (1) cane with 1/4 NPT x 1/4 in. (6 mm) tube fitting and 1/2 NPT to 1/4 NPT reducer fitting
16 AWG x 26 in. (1.5 mm 2 x 660 mm) with Snap-Switch: SPDT rated 10 A @ 125 VAC; Snap-Switch: SPDT rated 10 A @ 125 VAC;
terminals 0.5 A @ 125 VDC; 10 A 30 VDC 0.5 A @ 125 VDC; 10 A 30 VDC
Shipping Weight: 29 oz. (0.82 kg.) Wire: (3) 18 AWG x 14 in. (1 mm 2 x 356 mm) Wire: Wired to terminal block
Shipping Dimensions: 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/2 Shipping Weight: 42 oz. (1.2 kg.). Laboratory Approvals:
in. (133 x 133 x 140 mm) Shipping Dimensions: 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/2 CSA Listed for Hazardous Locations Class I,
in. (133 x 133 x 140 mm) Division 1, Groups C & D
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. (2.26 kg.)
Shipping Dimensions: 6-1/2 x 6-3/4 x
6-3/8 in. (165 x 171 x 162 mm)
Radiator Fittings

Murphy PS, PS Barbed and PS-D fittings allow the installation of the
L150 / EL150K1 to the radiator when a fitting is not available.

How to Order

Part Number Model and Description Notes

15000138 All parts except case and body
L150 Repair Kits
15000101 Case/body assembly
15000139 All parts except case and body
15000101 Case/body assembly EL150K1 Repair Kits
15000100 Lens/switch assembly
15000110 Cover and float assembly
15000108 Lid assembly EL150EX Repair Kits
15000109 Switch/terminal assembly
15000107 Radiator fitting (PS), thin wall, 1/4 in. (6 mm) tube fitting
Radiator fitting (PS-D), for diesel or oil, thick wall (to 1/4 in. [6 mm]),
15010202
accepts 1/2 in. (13 mm) I.D. hose or 1/4 in. (6 mm) O.D. tubing Accessories
15010167 Radiator fitting (PS Barbed), thin wall, 1/4 in. (6 mm) tubing or hose
15700854 Visor Kit, EL150K1 (knob guard)