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Electric Actuator
Rev 12 – NOV 2019 OMMG00012
2 Remove the socket head cap screws and carefully lift off the actuator
cover.
3 Disconnect the capacitor wires from the terminal strip.
4 Slacken the motor strap from around the motor and capacitor.
5 Remove the capacitor and the anti-vibration block.
6 Fit a new capacitor and position against the motor ensuring that it sits
snugly on the anti-vibration block against the motor.
7 Connect the capacitor wires to the terminal strip.
8 Tighten the motor strap ensuring that it does not obstruct the upper limit
switch cam.
9 Ensure that the actuator cover O ring is correctly fitted and undamaged.
10 Refit the actuator cover and secure with the socket head cap screws.
11 Energise the actuator power supply and control circuits and check for
correct operation.
4.9 Storage
4.9.1 On-Site Storage
The following conditions must be applied when storing the actuator on site:
•
Storage location must be clean, dry and free from excessive vibration and
rapid temperature change.
•
Permitted temperature range -20
°
C to +70
°
C.
•
All covers must be fitted and secured.
•
If electrical power is not connected, place a packet of desiccant in the
motor compartment as follows:

Ensure that electrical power to the actuator is isolated.

Loosen the socket headed cap screws and carefully lift off the
cover.

Place a packet of desiccant in the motor compartment.

Refit the cover and tighten the socket headed cap screws.
•
Replace plastic conduit plugs with appropriate pipe plugs.
4.9.2 Warehouse Storage
The following conditions must be applied when storing the actuator in a
warehouse:
•
Storage location must be clean, dry and free from excessive vibration and
rapid temperature change.
•
All covers must be fitted and secured.
•
Actuators must not be stored on any floor surface.
• Actuators must be stored upright with the motor compartment facing
upwards.