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MCP-1040/1140 Series    

Installation Guide

Connections

NOTE

:  Use 1/4" (6 mm) O.D. FR polyethylene 

tubing and only clean, dry control air.

NOTE

:  Models ordered with CMC-1001 positioners 

are factory-piped between the positioner 

and the actuator.

NOTE

:  If the application requires operation near 

the maximum temperature and maximum 

pressure, add a tubing restraint to the 

actuator connection.

1.  Connect the 

input control signal

 to the actuator 

port (if no positioner is used) or to the positioner 

(CMC-1001 input) Port 

2

 (see the diagram).

2.  Connect the 

main air

 (20 psi) to the positioner 

(CMC-1001 center) port.

3.  If a positioner is not factory-piped to the actuator, 

connect the actuator input port to positioner 

(CMC-1001 output) Port 

1

.

4.  Slowly apply supply pressure to fully stroke the 

actuator and linkage. 

5.  Check for any binding. Fine tuning can be 

accomplished by adjusting the balljoint on the 

pushrod.

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Adjustments and Calibration

 DANGER

The actuator contains a large powerful spring. 
Exercise extreme caution if disassembly is required. 
The actuator shaft MUST be restrained to prevent 
the spring from expanding.

Actuators with positioners contain an 8–13 psi 

spring. A positioner allows the unit to operate over 

any 5 psi span with the start-point adjustable from 

3–10 psi. Replace the 5 psi spring with a 10 psi spring 

to widen the span.
To change the positioner start-point:
1.  Apply the desired signal pressure.
2.   Rotate the start-point adjuster until the actuator 

starts to stroke.

Important Notices

The material in this document is for information pur-

poses only. 

The contents and the product it describes 

are subject to change without notice.

 KMC Controls, 

Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect 

to this document. In no event shall KMC Controls, Inc. 

be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising 

out of or related to the use of this document.

Maintenance

No routine maintenance is required. However, 

care should be taken during any installation or 

maintenance due to the power of the actuator. Each 

component is designed for dependable, long-term 

reliability, and performance. Careful installation will 

also ensure long-term reliability and performance.

More Information

For specifications and other information about the 

actuators, see the 

MCP-1040/1140/04xx Series Data 

Sheet 

on the

 

KMC web site

. For information about 

the positioner, see the 

CMC-1001 Data Sheet

.

5.  Loosely mount the actuator externally on the duct 

or air handling unit.

6.  Leave sufficient room for adjusting and servicing 

the unit.

7.  Position the damper for its “normal” position.

8.  Tighten the crank arm set screws.
9.  Check that the linkage will not bind as the shaft 

extends and retracts.

10. Firmly anchor the bracket to the duct. The 

actuator assembly is positioned for 90° rotation. 

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