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Instruction notice (EN) 

 

NOT-PY68-EN-2020-v01 

 

 

Portable Valve Actuators 

 
 

PY68  Petrol gas series 

 
Instruction manual

 

 

Light

powerful

 and 

fast

modec

 

PVAs (Portable Valve Actuators) offer improved 

safety

 and 

comfort

 for operators 

and protect equipment from damage. They can be adapted to all types of handwheels, keys and valves, and have 
a torque range that can reach up to 1000Nm. 
 
They can be powered by various energy sources. What’s more, they come with a large number of 

options

adaptors

 

and 

accessories

 so they can be specified to exactly match the requirements of all clients and all applications. 

 

modec

 

gas portable valve actuators

 can be used in 

total autonomy

 – the only limit being the available petrol 

supply. They are particularly suitable for use in 

isolated outdoor places

. Extremely robust, they have an 

integrated 

clutch system that protects the operator and the equipment

, even if a valve is completely blocked. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CAREFULLY READ THE OPERATING HANDBOOK BEFORE USE 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PY-68E-031

Page 1: ...be powered by various energy sources What s more they come with a large number of options adaptors and accessories so they can be specified to exactly match the requirements of all clients and all ap...

Page 2: ...Before starting up 10 6 Setting up the Portable Valve Actuator 12 a General info 12 b Fixing the actuator on to the torque management device and or on an adaptor 12 c Fixing the BR001 torque managemen...

Page 3: ...ce Updates will be available on our website www modec fr It is important to refer to the website before setting up or using the actuator and before carrying out maintenance Any modifications made to t...

Page 4: ...ing do not wear baggy clothes or jewelry It is obligatory to tie back hair and to wear close fitting clothes not floaty to ensure all clothing parts are distanced when moving To avoid the motor starti...

Page 5: ...to avoid them knocking against each other Empty the petrol and oil tanks b Storing the actuator modec actuators must be stored in a dry and correctly ventilated environment to ensure there is no corr...

Page 6: ...XXX Petrol gas PY68E xxx xx Gas Portable Actuator Easy Duty PY68E XXXXXXXX PY68S xxx xx Gas Portable Actuator Standard Duty PY68S XXXXXXXX PY68H xxx xx Gas Portable Actuator Heavy Duty PY68H XXXXXXXX...

Page 7: ...goggles Safety shoes Safety gloves Close fitting level 3121 according trousers and jacket to EN388 burning surfaces protection Safety signs Summary table explaining the pictograms found on the appara...

Page 8: ...r cap and gauge 12 Starter grip 13 Choke lever 14 Exhaust General specifications Easy Duty Standard Duty Heavy Duty Model PY68E xxx xx PY68S xxx xx PY68H xxx xx Weight kg not including options and acc...

Page 9: ...ound and vibration levels Sound and vibration levels are calculated based on the conditions of use at the maximum rated speed Values apply to the core tool without added options or accessories The val...

Page 10: ...Check that any accessories are attached correctly and firmly check the condition of the handles and switches as well as the petrol and oil tank caps Move the machine away from where the fuel was added...

Page 11: ...you could twist it and make the machine unusable HOT START The actuator is considered as hot if it has ran over more than 5 minutes in the past 10 minutes The procedure for starting from hot is ident...

Page 12: ...management reaction bar A strap or a chain 2 carabiners In addition to this basic pack modec also has a wide range of torque management accessories see the catalogue and the following presentation fo...

Page 13: ...ase the springs making sure they come back Check that the torque management bar is properly secured to the flange d Setting the system for rotation D1 Switch the rotation direction lever to D1 e Setti...

Page 14: ...m Consult the instructions for adaptors 6 Check the operator is correctly positioned in relation to both the actuator and the torque retention rod When used the actuator or the torque retention rod is...

Page 15: ...nables you to always know which position the valve is in 5 When the closed position is reached make sure the torque does not exceed the level that the valve can withstand Unless the procedure indicate...

Page 16: ...ng Nota 2 The screen turns itself off after 5 minutes HOW IT WORKS Revolution count mode t Speed mode s 3 s Reset to zero REVOLUTION COUNTER PARAMETERS The revolution counter is set by default for a s...

Page 17: ...tor if the motor is running slowly with the clutch not engaged In order to avoid any untimely disengagement make sure that you start the actuator gradually and smoothly The torque limiter is available...

Page 18: ...ans remplacer si n cessaire U ou M PY68 Petrol filter Check U M PY68 Coasting Check U Adjust U M PY68 Motor oil Check U Replace Remplacer apr s 10 heures et ensuite tous les 6 mois ou 50 heures PY68...

Page 19: ...k plug is defective or the spacing of the electrodes is incorrect Needs servicing by an expert modec Distributor The motor s cooling fins are dirty Clean the fins User Revolution counter optional Symp...

Page 20: ...s and if payment or acceptance of bill is not performed on the agreed date even further to partial order performance may entail revision of the conditions thereof and the overall credit conditions gra...

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