UPSTREAM
BEST LOCATION
RETURN
AIR
6 (152) MINIMUM
ALTERNATE
LOCATION
RETURN AIR DUCT
Fig. 2. Mount sail switch on center line of duct in one of
angle-t positions shown for junction ductwork.
UPSTREAM
MINIMUM
RETURN AIR
BEST
LOCATION
15 (381) MINIMUM
ALTERNATE
LOCATIONS IF EITHER
OF THESE LOCATIONS
IS USED. MOUNT SAIL
SWITCH ON SIDE OF
DUCT OPPOSITE AIR
ENTRANCES AS SHOWN.
DOWNSTREAM
Fig. 3. Mount sail switch in one of the positions shown
for angle-t junction ductwork. Transition in trunk is
recommended.
NOTE: When the S688 is mounted in warm air, the sail life
may be reduced.
Refer to Figures 1-3 for the best duct mounting location.
Mount the switch at least 6 in. (152 mm) upstream from an
elbow or junction, and at least 15 in. (381 mm.)
downstream from an elbow or junction. The switch must be
located on the opposite side of the duct from the air
entrance.
ADAPT SWITCH TO AIR FLOW DIRECTION
The S688A Sail Switch is provided with two
counterbalancing springs in place as shown in Fig. 4.
These springs offset the effect of gravity for air flow
direction.
RETURN
AIR
15 (381) MINIMUM
DOWN-
STREAM
M3007A
UPSTREAM
6 (152)
RETURN AIR
BEST
LOCATION
15 (381) MINIMUM
RETURN
AIR DUCT
IMPORTANT
Never use the sail switch with both springs
attached.
REMOVE UP SPRING
FOR VERTICAL
DOWNWARD AIR FLOW
REMOVE DOWN SPRING
FOR VERTICAL UPWARD
AIR FLOW
REMOVE BOTH
SPRINGS FOR
HORIZONTAL
AIR FLOW
Fig. 4. Adapting sail switch to air flow direction.
See Fig. 5 for F52 applications.
Adapt the sail switch to mounting position.
For F52 applications, see specific instructions below.
Standard Application (Fig. 4)
Horizontal air flow—remove both springs.
Vertical upward flow—leave in place the spring that is
attached to the bracket marked up. Remove the spring
that is attached to the bracket marked down.
Vertical downward flow—leave in place the spring that is
attached to the bracket marked down. Remove the
spring that is attached to the bracket marked up.
F52 Application (Fig. 5)
Ceiling—remove both springs.
All other positions—leave in place the spring that is
attached to the bracket marked up. Remove the spring
that is attached to the bracket marked down.
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S688A SAIL SWITCH
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