WE/XE/SE/XC Series
Quarter-Turn Electric Actuator
Installation & Maintenance Manual
3
12/17/19
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IOM8011 REVISION 01
1. Purpose
This manual provides explanation on the installation,
operation and maintenance of WE, SE, XE and XC
series electric actuators. Not all options are covered in
this manual. For additional details on an option, refer to
that option’s specific manual.
2. Safety
Safety Notices
WARNING:
Identifies a potentially
hazardous situation or practice that may
lead to personal injury or death.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Indicates dangerous
voltage may be present.
CAUTION:
Indicates general precaution
that could lead to personal injury or
damage to equipment.
Safety Instructions
This device was shipped from the factory in a proper
condition to be safely installed and operated in a
hazard-free manner. The notes and warnings in this
document and on the actuator should be maintained
and followed to ensure safe operation of the device.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage
to the actuator due to rough handling, impact, or
improper storage.
Do not use abrasive compounds to clean the
actuator, or scrape metal surfaces with any objects.
The system controlling the actuator must have
proper safeguards to prevent damage to equipment,
or injury to personnel should failure of system
components occur.
A qualified person in terms of this document is one
who is familiar with the installation, commissioning
and operation of the electric actuator and who has
appropriate qualifications, which may include:
o
Is trained in the operation and maintenance of
electric equipment and system in accordance
with established safety practices.
o
Is trained or authorized to energize, de-energize,
ground, tag and lock electric circuits and
equipment in accordance with established safety
practices.
o
In cases where the actuator is installed in a
potentially explosive (hazardous) location, is
trained in the installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance of equipment in
hazardous locations.
The actuator must be installed, commissioned,
operated and repaired by qualified personnel.
All installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance must be performed under strict
observation of all applicable codes, standards and
safety regulations.
Reference is specifically made here to observe all
applicable safety regulations for actuators installed
in potentially explosive (hazardous) locations.
XC actuators must observe the following installation
instructions.
Use supply wires suitable for at least 90°C (194°F)
Disconnect circuit before removing cover.
Install in location that shall not be exposed to acetic
acid or methanol.
Install a seal within 50mm of the enclosure.
3. Introduction
Storage
Actuators must be installed in a clean, cool and dry
environment off the floor and covered.
Actuators should be stored with the cover installed and
cable entries sealed.
When actuators are stored outdoors, they must be
stored off the ground and high enough to prevent being
immersed in water or buried in snow.
