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100-214-281 Rev. 07 4-15
2000X ao Actuator Chapter 4: Installation and Setup
Instruction Manual Installation Requirements
4.4.5 Factory Air
The factory compressed air supply must be “clean (to a 5 micron level), dry and unlubricated”
air with a regulated maximum pressure of 100 psig (690 kPa). Depending on your application,
the actuator requires between 35 to 100 psi. Stands include an in-line air filter. Actuators (alone)
require a customer-provided air filter. A quick-disconnect fitting is suggested. Use a lockout
device on the air line if required.
WARNING
!
Synthetic air compressor lubricants containing Silicone or WD-40 will cause internal actuator
damage and failure due to the solvents contained within these types of lubricants.
4.4.5.1. Air Filter
Actuators (alone) require a customer-provided air filter which protects from particulate matter
of 5 microns or larger. If a stand is mounted in a position other than upright (vertical), its air filter
must be relocated and oriented so its bowl is the lowest point, and the air flow across the air filter
is horizontal. This may require some re-plumbing of the existing equipment at the customer site.
The air filter is held in place by two screws on a bracket bolted to the column support, and by
the factory-installed tubing. For further information, see your Actuator manual.
4.4.5.2. Pneumatic Tubing and Connectors
Actuator assemblies are not externally plumbed from the factory, but provide conventional 1/4-
inch OD pneumatic tubing connection at the air inlet. If making connections for an actuator, or
if re-plumbing your system for a new air filter location, you must use 1/4-inch OD tubing and
connectors rated above 100 psi (use Parker "Parflex" 1/4 OD x .040 wall, type 1, grade E5, or
equivalent), and appropriate connectors.
4.4.5.3. Pneumatic Connections to Actuator
Pneumatic connections to the aod actuator are identified as cylinder top, cylinder bottom, and
cooling. The remote box houses the main air inlet along with the 3 output air connections to the
actuator. Refer to Chapter 5 for a Pneumatic Schematic.
WARNING
!
Filtered cooling air must be provided to the actuator either from the rp box or from the cus-
tomers custom pneumatics. Failure to connect cooling air may void product warranty. Consult
with a Branson representative if you have any questions.
You must provide an air filter assembly to the remote box which will support at least 100 psig
and remove particulate matter of 5 microns or larger.