Product Overview

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PRE-INSTALLATION
Inspection
Visually inspect the carton for damage. If damaged, notify the
appropriate carrier immediately. Visually inspect the device for
obvious damage due to shipping. Return damaged parts to
place of purchase.
Required Installation Items
• Piping Diagrams
• Tools (not provided):
Appropriate screwdriver(s) for mounting screws
Appropriate wrench(s) for mounting bolts and nuts
• Appropriate accessories
• Mounting screws (not provided)
Caution:
1. Installer must be a qualified, experienced technician.
2. Make all connections in accordance with the piping
diagram.
3. Do not locate the device in ares subjected to excessive
vibration, or corrosive atmosphere.
4. Do not exceed ratings of the device.
Warning:
• Improper installation could result in a hazardous
condition
• These actuators contain a powerful spring under
compression. Because of this, they should be repaired, if
necessary, only by a qualified controls expert.
Clean, Dry, Oil Free Air Supplies for Pneumatic
Systems
Caution: A refrigerated air dryer, particulate filter, and a
coalescing filter will provide clean, dry, oil free air required
(reference EN-123).
Compressor oil must be non-paraffin mineral base or naphtha
base. Synthetic or paraffin base oils will destroy pneumatic
controls and void the warranty.
Figure-1 Positioner Adjustment and Port Connections.
Table-1 Specifications.
3" Stroke
(7 sq.in.)
4" Stroke
(11 sq.in.)
6" Stroke
(24.8 sq.in.)
Spring Range
PSIG
Mounting Description
M573-3108 M574-3208 -- 5 - 10
Right Angle
Includes Right Angle Mounting
Bracket
and Ball Joint
M573-5108 M574-5208 -- 8 - 13
M573-1108 M574-1208 --
8 - 13
With Positioner
M573-3111 M574-3211 -- 5 - 10
Includes Right Angle Mounting
Bracket, Ball Joint, push Rod and
Crank Arm for 1/2"
Damper Shaft
M573-5111 M574-5211 -- 8 - 13
M573-1111 M574-1211 --
8 - 13
With Positioner
-- -- M556-51 8 - 13
Post Mount
Includes Mounting Plate and Post,
Adjustable Damper Crank Arm and
Clamp for 1/2" Damper Shaft
-- -- M556-14
a
8 - 13
With Positioner
a
A 10 psi span positive positioner spring is also supplied with the actuator, attached to the feedback arm.
Table-2 Maximum Damper Area (@ 1000 FPM).
Actuator Control Sq. Ft. (Sq. M)
M556 Series
(28.4 sq. in.)
Proportional 75 (7.0)
Two-Position 90 (8.4)
M573 Series
(7 sq. in.)
Proportional 12 (1.1)
Two-Position 15 (1.4)
M574 Series
(11 sq. in.)
Proportional 25 (2.3)
Two-Position 30 (2.8)