
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-13254-EN Rev. 3
February 2021
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Section 4: Set-up/Start-up Procedure
Set-up/Start-up Procedure
4.3.1
Material and Equipment for Start-up and Set-up
To complete this procedure, you will also need the following materials and equipment:
Table 4.
Required Material and Equipment
Required Material and Equipment
Miscellaneous fittings, adapters and Hand Tools: complete complement of open end
((SAE and metric)) wrenches, screw drivers Philips and flat blade and a set of hex wrenches
Primary Power Source for the EHO ((check the EHO System Electrical Diagram for requirements))
Supplemental quantity of hydraulic fluid, if needed
((See 2.6, Hydraulic Fluid, and EHO specification for required fluid type))
Nitrogen Source ((if an Accumulator is supplied with the EHO))
4.2
Initial Check of the Unit
NOTE:
When using this procedure refer to the Bettis EHO Actuator General Arrangement
Drawing and Hydraulic Schematic for the unit being worked on.
4.2.1
Check to ensure all hydraulic tube fittings are tight. Vibration during shipment
may have loosened connections.
4.2.2
Visually inspect the unit to make sure tubing, hand valves, gauges and other
equipment have not been damaged.
4.2.3
Using the Schematic drawing, verify that the Flow Control Valves (7) are fully
opened ((turn stem completely counterclockwise)).
4.2.4
Ensure Isolation Valve (Accumulator drain) (24) is closed ((if applicable)).
4.2.5
Ensure Isolation Valve (Nitrogen Blow Down and Fill) (25) is closed ((if applicable)).
4.3
Initial Connections
Electrical connections should have been made to the STC (Separate Terminal Chamber).
If power is not connected, follow the instructions under Section 3, Electrical Connections,
before continuing. If an ((optional)) Circuit Breaker Module is provided, ensure it is turned
to OFF.
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CAUTION
Before the actuator is stroked, check to see it has been filled with fluid to the proper level.
((See 2.7, Hydraulic Fluid.))