April 2021
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VA-DC-000-1952 Rev. 0
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Section 2: Installation
Installation
Section 2: Installation
2.1
Preparation
2.1.1 Delayed Usage
If for any reason the actuator is not to be installed immediately, Emerson Process Management
recommends the following procedures. Failure to comply, with recommended procedures, could
lead to actuator malfunction and possibly void the warranty. For storage procedures exceeding one
year, consult Emerson Process Management for further recommendations.
As shipped from the factory, the ECAT system is an inherently weatherproof unit, providing that all
compartment covers and cable entry plugs remain intact. The actuator should be immediately stored
in a clean, dry warehouse, free from vibration and rapid temperature changes, until it can be installed
and energized.
If the actuator must be stored outside, store it off the ground at an elevation sufficient to prevent it
from being immersed in water or buried in snow. Check for any unpainted or exposed metal surfaces
and make sure they are protected with a coating of grease to prevent any corrosion. Cover the system
to prevent damage from site debris.
2.1.2 Tools and Materials Required
To complete these procedures, you will need the following documentation for the ECAT Actuator and
items indicated in the table below:
•
General Arrangement Drawing
•
Bill of Material
•
ECAT System Schematic
•
System Wiring Diagram
Table 2.
Tools and Material Requirements
Tools and Material Requirements
Primary Power Source for the ECAT
(check the ECAT System Electrical Diagram for requirements)
Supplemental quantity of hydraulic fluid, if needed
(See Section 2.7, Hydraulic Fluid and ECAT specification, for required fluid type)
Hand Tools: complete complement of open end (SAE and metric) wrenches, screw drivers Philips
and flat blade and a set of hex wrenches
Chains and lifting straps that are inspected and certified for the weight of the ECAT system
(check shipping weights)
Sealant for all cable and conduit entries (approvable by the National Electric Code or your country
standard and applicable local codes)
