A. J. ANTUNES & CO. www.ajantunes.com 180 Kehoe Blvd.

, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

JD-2 Installation Information

IMPORTANT Specifications
Please read these instructions carefully to assure Blue Spring: .07” to 1.7” W.C. (2 mm to 43 mm)
correct installation. This equipment must be Grey Spring: 0.1” to 4” W.C. (3 mm to 102 mm)
installed only by a licensed electrician who is
Purple Spring: 0.1” to 10” W.C. (3mm to 250 mm)
experienced with combustion safeguard control
systems and understands the functions of inter- Red Spring: 0.1” to 24” W.C. (3 mm to 600 mm)
locking switches, such as gas pressure switches. Orange Spring: 5” to 35” W.C. (125 mm to 875 mm)
Prior to being put into operation in conjunction
with the combustion safeguard systems, all Electrical: 10 A, 1/8 HP, 125 VAC; 5 A, 1/4 HP, 250 VAC;
switches should be tested for proper range setting Pilot Duty, 125 VA @ 125-250 VAC.
and proper wiring. Check piping connections and Field wiring by others must be rated at 194°F (90°C) for
switch house for leaks with a soap bubble test. All industrial use.
exhaust fans and blowers should be inspected and Max. Operating Pressure: 35” W.C.
checked for proper rotation prior to starting up.
Max. Surge Pressure: 3 PSIG
Max. Ambient Operating Temperature: 140°F (60°C)
JD-2 Switches
Min. Ambient Operating Temperature: -20°F (-28°C)
You are installing one of the finest switches of its type on
the market. Design of this switch is based on the same Shipping Weight: 1 lbs. (.45 kg)
principles of sensitivity, accuracy, and dependability that Switches manufactured by Antunes Controls are tested,
have made Antunes Controls Air Flow Switches so suc- listed, and approved by Underwriters Laboratories File #
cessful. These switches are fully approved. They are MH8009-504, Factory Mutual Serial #18221, Canadian
UL listed and recognized for the U.S. and Canada, and Standards Association File #25144.
approved by FM.

Dimensions Mounting
The JD-2 is always mounted with the stem up. An
ADJUSTING SCREW optional mounting bracket can be fastened to the bottom
section of the switch housing with a 5/16-18 x 1/2” bolt
UNDER PROTECTIVE
SCREW CAP.

(supplied with the bracket).

.1
.5
1

2 NEGATIVE INLET
3 1/8" NPT 1.88
4
IN
W.C.
2.32
ING POSITIVE INLET
1/8" NPT
Large 1/2”
4.88 Mounting (13 mm)

1.59 .72
Holes: 7/8”
5/16” (22 mm)
(8 mm) dia.
7/8”
.72
Small (22 mm)
5/16-18 NC
OR
R)
D
Mounting
Ø.88 Holes: 1 1/8”
7/32” (28 mm)
.81 2 5/8”
2.21 .89
(5.5 mm) dia.
3.75
4.06
(67 mm)

Note: Dimensions are for reference only.

Range Adjustment
The JD-2 switch is adjustable within its range, as shown
on the range scale located on the top of the unit.

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JD-2 Installation Information

Air Connections Differential Inlet Connection
Tubing recommended as minimums: 1/4” copper or alu-
minum tubing, or 1/8” pipe. All tubing and pipe must be
clean and free from oil, dirt, and chips. If piping runs over .1
.5
Low Vacuum or
Low Pressure
1

five feet long, use a larger size tubing or pipe, and reduce
2

size at switch.
4
IN
W.C.

ING

Air Supply
The switch is equipped with two 1/8” NPT connection
ports. Connect air supply as shown below. When used for
vacuum or pressure applications, the JD-2 must always
be vented as shown. No venting is required for differential
applications.

Terminal Connections High Vacuum or

High Pressure

Indicator Position Terminal

Vacuum Only Inlet Connection
C and NO open
Off
C and NC closed Vacuum Connection
C and NO closed
.1
.5
1
top chamber
On 2

C and NC open 3

4
IN
W.C.

ING

Conduit Connection

C NO
NC Vent Leave
Open
Hole for 7/8” Conduit Connection
Pressure Only Inlet Connection

Vent Leave
Open
.1
.5
1

4
IN
W.C.

ING

Pressure Connection
Bottom Chamber

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Warranty
1. Antunes Controls products are guaranteed to be free
from mechanical and electrical defects for a period of
one year from date of shipment under normal use and
service provided installation is made in accordance
with manufacturers’ recommendations.

2. Parts deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced

at manufacturers option and at manufacturers expense
but shall not include foreign or federal excise taxes,
state or municipal sale or use taxes, all such taxes
not limited to the foregoing being responsibility of the
purchaser.

3. No charge for travel and/or mileage will be allowed to

purchaser.

4. Antunes Controls reserves the right to make changes

in design or make any improvements on any products.
The right is always reserved to modify our equipment
because of new technology, underwriter’s requirements
and/or government regulations.

5. The following are not covered under warranty:

a. Failure from neglect, abuse, careless handling and

mis-application of unit.

b. Failure to observe guidelines for installation or

improper voltage hook-up.

c. Failure caused by improper maintenance.

d. Unless specifically allowed by Antunes Controls, no

other charges may be included under warranty.

Limitation of Liability: If it is understood and agreed

that seller’s liability whether in contract, in tort, under
any warranty, in negligence or otherwise, shall not
exceed the return of the amount of the purchase price
paid by purchaser and under no circumstances shall
seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential
damages. The price stated for the equipment is a
consideration in limiting seller’s liability. No action,
regardless of form, arising out of the transactions may
be brought by purchaser more than one year after the
cause of action has accrued.

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Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 USA S&T Park, SND
Phone (630) 784-1000 Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 215011
Toll Free (800) 253-2991 Phone: 86-512-6841-3637
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