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October 2015
Service Instructions
127072E Rev. C
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Section 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Section 7: Troubleshooting
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Fault Insertion
In the unlikely event of a fault developing, the following Fault Location Table is provided to
assist the service engineer to perform troubleshooting. This table is designed to cover as wide
a range of Emerson Bettis actuators as possible. Reference to equipment not supplied should
be ignored.
Table 19�
Fault Location Table
SYMPTOM
POTENTIAL CAUSES
REMEDY
Erratic
movement
Irregular Supply of Operating
Medium
Check operating medium for consistent supply
pressure and correct as necessary
Inadequate Lubrication
Dismantle, relubricate and reassemble
Worn Parts
Dismantle. Visually inspect for significant wear.
Actuator replacement may be required
Defective Valve
Consult the valve OEM's documentation
Short stroke
Incorrectly Set Stops
(Valve and/or Actuator)
Check the position of the travel stops and readjust
as necessary
Hardened Grease
Dismantle, remove any hard grease,
relubricate and reassemble
Debris Left in the Cylinder or
Housing During Maintenance
Disassemble cylinder assembly to remove debris.
Reassemble cylinder assemble as necessary
Defective Valve
Consult the valve manufacturer's
documentation
Apparent lack
of torque
Inadequate Supply Pressure
Ensure supply pressure is above the minimum
operating pressure of the actuator and that output
torque produced at supply pressure exceeds valve
torque demand
Incorrect Speed Control Settings
Adjust speed controls to increase flow
Exhaust Port Blocked
Remove and clean the exhaust port silencers and
replace them
Pipe Work Blocked, Crushed
or Leaking
Examine the pipe work for blockages, crushed pipe
or leakage and clear or replace as necessary
Defective Controls
Examine the controls and refurbish or renew as
necessary and refer to component manufacturer's
documentation
Defective Piston Seal
Dismantle the cylinder assembly and remove
the defective piston seal and fit new seal and
reassemble
Defective Rod Seal
Dismantle the cylinder assembly and remove the
defective rod seal and fit new seal and reassemble
Defective Housing Seal
Dismantle the housing assembly, remove the
defective seal and fit new seal and reassemble
High Valve Torque or Valve
Seized
Consult the valve OEM documentation
Defective Spring
Check for noise and/or erratic operation and replace
spring if required