Warning
The electronic parts of the EPI-2 and all the
optional modules can be damaged by a discharge
of static electricity. Before you start, touch a
grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
1. General safety
instructions
1.1 intended use
the ePi-2 electric actuators covered in this
instruction and operating Manual are designed
for the operation of any kind of quarter-turn
industrial valves (i.e., ball, butterfly, plug
and control valves) used in a wide range of
applications ranging from heavy industrial,
chemical, petrochemical plants, waterworks,
water pipelines, waste paper plants and power
plants to food, brewing and heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, etc.
Pentair Valves & controls will not be
liable for any possible damage or physical
injury resulting from use in other than the
designated applications or by lack of care
during installation, operation, adjustment
and maintenance of the machine. such risks
lie entirely with the user. Depending on
the specific working conditions, additional
precautions may be requested.
considering that Pentair has no direct control
over particular applications, operation or
maintenance conditions, it is the operator’s
responsibility to comply with all applicable
safety rules.
Please inform Pentair urgently if you face
unsafe situations not described in this ioM. it is
the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure
that the local health and safety regulations are
adhered to.
ePi-2 are tested according to en 21680.
noise level is less than 65 dB (grade a) at 1 m
distance.
ePi-2 electric actuators are designed in
accordance with the applicable international
rules and specifications, but the following
regulations must be observed in any case:
• The general and safety regulations
• The plant specific regulations and
requirements
• The proper use of personal and protective
devices (glasses, clothing, gloves, etc.)
• The proper use of tools, lifting and transport
equipment
• Electrical installation, use and maintenance
on ePi-2 has to be carried out in accordance
with the national legislation and statutory
requirement related to the safe use of ePi-2
actuators, applicable to the site of installation
• Should further information and guidance
related to the safe use of ePi-2 actuators is
requested, please contact Pentair
index
1 General safety instructions ......................... 1
2 Machine description .................................... 4
3 storage end pre-installation ....................... 6
4 installation .................................................... 7
5 lubrication ................................................. 14
6 actuator setting and configuration ........... 14
7 Maintenance and trouble-shooting .......... 20
8 Decommissioning ...................................... 21
9 Parts list and drawings.............................. 21
Warning
It is assumed that the installation, configuration,
commissioning, maintenance and repair works
are carried out by qualified personnel and
checked by responsible specialists.
Warning
Any repair work, other than the operations
outlined in this manual, is strictly reserved to
qualified Pentair personnel or to personnel
directly authorized by the company itself.
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ePi-2 quarter-turn electric actuator
InstallatIon and MaIntenance InstructIons
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