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Actuator User Manual
3.
Connect the red wire to the positive post and the black wire to the negative post of a 12 volt DC power supply.
4.
The operation of the linear actuator should be tested manually after the installation is completed.
Users should use caution to ensure that:
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The travel distance of the actuator satisfies the requirement of the structural design.
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The extended and retracted limit switches operate normally (The limit switches should stop the motor when the extension
tube is fully retracted or fully extended)
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If the motor runs too slow or does not give full force, (1) the power supply is insufficient and needs to be increased or (2)
the load being applied to the actuator is too great and needs to be reduced to less than or equal to 225 lbs.
OPERATION
FORWARD – REVERSE SWITCHING
A double pole-double throw (DPDT) rocker switch can be wired to swap the polarity on the wires going to the motor and
control the extension and retraction of the actuator. This is achieved by making the connections between the switch (sold
separately), the power source (e.g. battery or DC power supply), and the actuator wires as follows.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit will not extend/retract or stops in mid stroke
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Motor Failure
Bad Connection
Thermal Overload Open
Insufficient Current
Overloaded Clutch Slipping
WARRANTY
Windy Nation warrants the item to be free of manufacturing flaws for a period of 90 days.
Windy Nation is not responsible for any injuries and/or damages caused as a result of not complying with the specifications stated.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Use ohmmeter to check resistance of the coil.
Inspect for broken or loose wires between the power source and the actuator. If a switch is being
used check connections between the switch and the actuator/power source.
If run at a duty cycle greater than 25% or unit is overloaded, the thermal overload in the motor
may open to protect the motor. Allow motor to cool and overload to reset. Confirm the application
to ensure that the unit is not overloaded and that it is not running at greater than 25% duty cycle.
Power may be reaching the motor, but with insufficient current to provide full load moving
capacity. Use an amp meter to confirm that sufficient current is reaching the actuator.
When a unit is overloaded, the clutch will slip generating a ratcheting noise within the unit.
Reduce the load to within specifications and ensure the clutch has not been worn out.
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