
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-13254-EN Rev. 3
February 2021
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Section 2: Installation
Installation
2.8
Accumulator (Optional)
2.8.1
Introduction
The Bettis EHO Actuator may be equipped with an accumulator to enable manual operation
of the actuator if there is a loss of electrical power. Accumulators always have the nitrogen
pressure drained for shipping (except for Thermal Compensating Accumulator, see 2.3.4).
NOTE:
When using this procedure, refer to the Bettis EHO Actuator General Arrangement drawing and
Hydraulic Schematic for the unit being worked on. (Schematic below is for illustration only.)
!
WARNING
This unit contains high-pressure hydraulic fluid and nitrogen gas. Exercise caution when
performing any type of maintenance. Wear proper safety attire and required personal
protective equipment, including safety glasses.
2.8.2
Accumulator Pre-charge
a.
Locate Isolation Valve (F) (Nitrogen Blow Down and Fill) for the Customer
Nitrogen Fill Connection, called out on the General Arrangement Drawing
and Hydraulic Schematic (see illustration below).
b.
Close the Isolation Valve (F) and remove the pipe plug from the adaptor.
NOTE:
The Adaptor is tapped with a 1/4-NPTF thread.
c.
Ensure 3-way Isolation Valve (D) is turned fully counterclockwise.
d.
Slowly open Isolation Valve (Accumulator drain) (E) and drain all the fluid
back to the reservoir.
e.
Connect a nitrogen supply to the Customer Nitrogen Fill Connection at
Isolation Valve (F).
f.
Open the Isolation Valve (F) (Nitrogen Blow Down and Fill) and charge
the Accumulator, to the pre-charge pressure as specified by the Pressure
versus Temperature Graph on the General Arrangement Drawing.