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Installation Operation & Maintenance manual ELQ
DOC.55.EDN Rev: E
October 2012
BEFOrE yOU StArt
B2
On site storage
• Actuators should be stored in a clean, dry location
free from excessive vibration and rapid tempera
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ture change.
• Ensure all actuator covers are in place and se
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curely faste-ned.
• If power is not available, place a packet of desic
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cant in the motor compartment (replace and
securely fasten cover).
• Replace plastic conduit plugs with appropriate
pipe plugs.
Note
Failure to follow proper storage guidelines
will void warranty.
C LUBrICAtION
Lubrication is not needed.
El-O-Matic utilises a permanently lubricated gear
case and is lubricated for the normal life of the actua
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tor.
D
LIFtING INStrUCtIONS
• Use lifting equipement as required by national or
local legislation.
table A1
Weight of ELQ Actuators
Size
ELQ
100
ELQ
200
ELQ
300
ELQ
500
ELQ
800
Weight (lb.)
29
31
32
62
66
Weight (kg.)
13
14
14.5
28
30
• It is strongly recommended to use lifting straps to
lift the actuator/valve assembly.
• If an actuator/valve assembly should be lifted, it
is strongly recommended to connect the lifting
straps in such way that the actuator and valve is
supported.
A
SAFEty INStrUCtIONS
AND rEGULAtIONS
A1 General
EL-O-Matic accepts no liability for any damage or
physical injury caused by non-compliance with the
safety instructions in this manual or by careless
-
ness during installation, opera-tion, adjustment and
maintenance of the machine. Depending on specific
working conditions, additional precauti-ons may be
necessary. As EL-O-Matic has no direct control over
specific machine applications, operation or mainte
-
nance condi-tions, it is the operator’s responsibility to
practice all applicable safety rules.
Please inform EL-O-Matic immediately if you have
dealt with unsafe situations that have not been
described. It is the sole responsibility of the operator
to ensure that the local health and safety regulations
are adhered to.
A2
Repair, maintenance or modifications
• Repair
, maintenance or modifications
- other
than the operations outlined in this manual - is
strictly reserved to qualified EL-O-Matic person
-
nel.
• The ELQ-actuator is designed to operate without
maintenance (for the normal life of the actuator).
Warning
The electronic parts of the ELQ-actuator or
the options can be damaged by a discharge
of static electricity. Before you start touch
a grounded metal surface to become static
free.
B StOrAGE
B1
Warehouse storage
• Actuators should be stored in a clean, dry ware
-
house free from excessive vibration and rapid
temperature change.
• Actuators should not be stored on any floor sur
-
face.
• In areas of high humidity the actuator should have
a packet of desiccant placed in the motor com
-
partment, (this will absorb excessive moisture).
