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Reference MAN81566 - 05/21
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RP: RACK & PINION PART TURN PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
RP10 - RP480
6. SAFETY NOTICE
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Actuator must be used within pressure limits only, submit it to overpressure will damage it;
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Actuator must be used within temperature limits only, overstep temperature limits will damage it;
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Operating actuator in corrosive environments without suitable and required external protection will damage it;
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During installation, service or maintenance activities actuator must be pressure-less, disconnect air feeding and make sure that
air ports have been completely vented;
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Do not remove any component if actuator is still under pressure or installed in the line;
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In case of a fall, actuators could generate serious injuries to operators, use suitable lifting equipment. Do not use air feeding
holes to hang up the product;
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Before connecting actuator and valve, make sure that valve rotation is according with actuator operating rotation and upper
shaft slot orientation;
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Before installing an actuated valve, carry out some cycling test to ensure correct connection and actuator/valve functionality;
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Actuator installation shall be done in compliance with National safety/technical Standards or Regulations;
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ACTUATECH cannot be considered responsible for any damage to people, animals or things due to an improper use
of the product.
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before actuator installation check its conditions to verify eventually failure during transport and/or storage.
Actuator purpose is a remote control of a valve (opening and closing actions) avoiding manual operations. Actuator uses air or gas
controlled by a mechanic, pneumatic or electropneumatic valve. Size actuator choice might be affected by system design, chemical/
physical flow and environmental conditions, consequently higher safety factor can be required.
- Carefully read this instruction manual and the handbook included in the box.
- Take care of actuator features limit indicated on the labels to ensure the suitability.
Please verify actuator/valve conditions according to the above safety warnings and strictly follow the below indications.
- Check actuator position looking at shaft slot orientation;
- Double acting (DA) actuator is always supplied in opened position;
- Fail Close Spring Return (SR) actuator is always supplied in closed position;
- Fail Open Spring Return (SR) actuator is always supplied in opened position;
- Actuator position and rotation must be according to valve requirements and operations, especially for Spring Return (SR);
- Check valve position (open or closed) and its rotation direction;
- Before connecting actuator and valve, make sure that valve rotation is according with actuator operating rotation and upper shaft
slot orientation;
- Before installation, actuator, valve and accessories must be clean and free of dirt;
- Remove protective labels from air feeding ports;