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Scope of the manual This instruction manual contains important information regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of Metso N1 series actuators. Please read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference. The manual can be changed or revised without any prior notice.
6 N1 70 en NOTE: MINIMUM STROKE MODEL OPENING/CLOSING Advisory and information comments provided to assist (mm) TIME (SECONDS) maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance proce- dures. WARNING FOR ATEX: If not observed, user incurs a high risk of severe dam- age to actuator and/or fatal injury to personnel.
These allow the installation position of the actuator to be Before installation please take care of the safety precau- changed in relation to the valve. Metso valves have a bevel tions mentioned in the Section 1.7. at the end of their shafts to facilitate installation.
Can significantly help to prevent unplanned downtime and in real terms reduce the total cost of ownership. Metso rec- ommends inspecting the actuators at least every five (5) years.
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6 N1 70 en For single acting actuator if port B is connected then check air leakage from exhaust port. For double acting actuator if port B is connected then check air leakage from exhaust port. NOTE: In order to ensure safe and effective operation, always use original spare parts to make sure that the actuator func- tions as intended.
NOTE: If pneumatic pressure is not available to apply, use press the spring enough to move the yoke off the stop special Metso spanner for ring nut. screw of spring module side of the central block module. Step 6. Unscrew bolts (44) of rear side end cap (61) and remove end cap.
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6 N1 70 en Step 8. Remove hex cap screw /nut (38) with lock washer (37) from housing. Step 9. Remove spring module from actuator assembly, use Step 11. Fitment between top cover (12) and central block lugs provided on spring module assembly for lifting. (11) is tight, use screw driver as crowbar and put it in slot provided on central block cover to lift the cover.
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6 N1 70 en 4.3.2 Spring Module Installation Step 1. To replace existing spring module first remove existing spring module from actuator refer chapter 4.3 sec- NOTE: tion 4.3.1 spring module removal. Skip procedure steps Review section 4.4.1 General Disassembly before proceed- from 2 to 4 for single acting.
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Step 8. Install hex. Cap screw / stud thru housing in spring module and tighten to assembly the spring module with actuator. Step 10. Install o-ring seal (63) into the o-ring groove in the Step 9. Using special Metso spanners go thru the open end outboard end of spring module and then install rear cap (61).
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6 N1 70 en 4.3.4 Pneumatic Cylinder Module Installation Step 1. Check to verify that o-ring seals (24), (33) are prop- Step 2. Using lifting equipment move the pneumatic cylin- erly fitted in its seal grove on the front cover (3) and guide der module up to central block module and align the piston rod (14) respectively.
6 N1 70 en Actuator Disassembly CAUTION: Do not damage O-ring or O-ring grove while removing 4.4.1 General Disassembly top cover (12). WARNING: CAUTION: It is possible, that the actuator may contain a Spring module should be removed before starting pneu- dangerous gas and/or liquids.
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6 N1 70 en Step 9. Remove piston assembly (6) from tie rod. CAUTION: Step 6. The fit between cylinder tube (4) and rear cover (10) No not damage seals of guide bushing (7) while removing is very tight. Use screwdriver as crowbar to remove rear piston assembly (6).
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6 N1 70 en Step 13. Remove 6 hex cap screw/nut (38) pneumatic cylinder assembly sides with lock washer (37) from central block housing (11). Step 14. Remove front cover (3) from actuator assembly Step 16. Remove retaining ring (36) to remove bearing with piston rod (9).
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6 N1 70 en 4.4.3 Central block module disassembly NOTE: Stroke adjustment screw will be removed later in this pro- CAUTION: cedure. Spring module and pneumatic cylinder module should be removed before starting central block module removal NOTE: procedure. This procedure considers top cover (12) was removed (Review chapter 4.3 section 4.3.1 and 4.3.2).
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6 N1 70 en Ste 6. Remove top roller (17) with yoke pin washer (16) from yoke (13) and yoke pin (16). Step 9. Remove bottom side bearing (46) of yoke (13) from central block housing (11). Step 7. Hold the yoke pin by hand and unscrew hex. Soc. Head set screw (51) from carrier (15) to remove yoke pin (16) from carrier.
6 N1 70 en Actuator Reassembly 4.5.1 General reassembly CAUTION: Only new seals, which are still within the seal’s expectant shelf life, should be installed into the actuator being refur- bished. Remove and discard all old seals and gaskets. Parts should be cleaned to remove all dirt and other foreign material prior to inspection.
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6 N1 70 en Step 8. Install guide rod (14) in central block housing (11) and carrier (15). Step 5. Install the yoke assembly in the bottom bearing (46) of actuator with bottom side o-ring seal (28) Step 9. Install top cover (12) with o-ring (25) on central block housing (11) with the help of hex.soc.
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6 N1 70 en 4.5.3 Pneumatic cylinder module reassembly NOTE: The actuator must be in appropriate over travel position Step 2. Install retaining ring (36) on guide bush. Step 1. Install outer o-ring (32) and rod seal (23) on guide bush, lubricate guide bush.
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6 N1 70 en Step 6. Apply film of lubricant on tie rod (8) then install tie Step 10. Apply lubricant on cylinder tube (4) then install rod on front cover (3). cylinder tube thru piston (6) on front cover (3). Step 7.
6 N1 70 en Stroke screw adjustment 3. Loosen nut (43) & rotate stroke adjustment screw in counter clock wise (CCW) direction to set over travel and 1. Limit stop screw (42a, b) can be adjusted to get desired clock wise (CW) direction to set under travel. close &...
6 N1 70 en TOOLS For maintenance of the N1 series actuator, you will need a few common tools. Table 5 List of needed tools Tool style Location Tool size Allen key Allen key Allen key Ext. circlip Jaw spanner Jaw spanner Allen key 20, 41, *55...
6 N1 70 en EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST Double acting actuators N1_D00 CYLINDER SIZES FROM 63 TO 150 Part no. DESCRIPTION QTY. SPARE CAT. Part no. DESCRIPTION QTY. SPARE CAT. CENTRAL BLOCK O-RING 1, 2 CYLINDER O-RING 1, 2 CYLINDER FRONT COVER O-RING 1, 2...
6 N1 70 en Attachment dimensions MOUNTING FACE DIMENSIONS ØTxW DEEP `G' X `H' DEEP 4 NOS. ØQ `G' X `H' DEEP `G1' X `H1' DEEP 4 NOS. `G' X `H' DEEP ØTxW DEEP 4 NOS. ØTxW DEEP ØQ 4 NOS. ØQ1 ØQ VIEW FROM-Z...
6 N1 70 en TYPE CODE Heavy duty scotch yoke actuator 0250 * (NIL) * (NIL) Series Link type Neles heavy duty actuator Symmertric Frame size Cylinder type Single cylinder Dual cylinder Temperature range -20°...+80 °C Single / Double acting E01 ...
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