Installation Instructions

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Mounting an actuator to a valve

Document No. 129-184

September 25, 2009

Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch

Pneumatic Valve Actuator

Item Number129-184, Rev. 400 Page 1 of 4

Product Description

The Flowrite AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic

Valve Actuator is designed for use with the Flowrite

VF 599 Series Valves with a 3/4-inch (20 mm) or

1-1/2 inch (40 mm) stroke.

Product Numbers

599-01000

599-01010

Warning/Caution Notations

WARNING

Personal injury/loss of life may

occur if a procedure is not

performed as specified.

CAUTION

Equipment damage, or loss of

data may occur if the user

does not follow procedure as

specified.

Required Tools

• 24 and 30 mm open-end wrenches

• 3/8, 9/16, and 1-1/16 inch open-end

wrenches

Expected Installation Time

60 minutes for field mounting of the actuator

100 minutes for removing and replacing an actuator

Prerequisites

WARNING:

If mounting the actuator to a valve already

in line, either close the shut-off valves in

the piping (upstream first, then

downstream) or switch off the pump to

allow the differential and static pressure in

the valve to drop.

CAUTION:

Do not damage or scratch the polished

surface of the valve stem.

Figure 1. Acceptable Mounting Positions.

The vertical position is recommended for mounting.

Figure 1 shows the acceptable mounting positions.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Installation Instructions Document No. 129-184 September 25, 2009 Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Product Description The Flowrite AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator is designed for use with the Flowrite VF 599 Series Valves with a 3/4-inch (20 mm) or 1-1/2 inch (40 mm) stroke.
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Document No. 129-184 Installation Instructions September 25, 2009 Before mounting an actuator to a valve Installation Begin with the instructions of Figure 3 if you are not replacing an existing actuator. Removing an existing actuator from a valve Figure 3. Figure 2. 1. Hold the stem nut firmly with a 24 mm open-end wrench. Using a 33 mm open-end wrench, loosen the jam nut. 2. Hold the actuator shaft firmly with a 9/16-inch open-end wrench.
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Document No. 129-184 Installation Instructions September 25, 2009 Installation, Continued Mounting an actuator to a valve Figure 6. Figure 7. Siemens Industry, Inc. Figure 8. Figure 9.
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Document No. 129-184 Installation Instructions September 25, 2009 Installation, Continued Figure 10. Figure 11. Spring Adjustment The top edge of the stem nut indicates the valve stem position. The “0” marking on the actuator yoke indicates stem up position. The “1” mark indicates stem down position. See Figure 12. With the actuator in an upright position and the stem visible as shown in Figure 12, use a 1-1/16 inch open-end wrench to turn the adjustment screw.