Mounting And Start-Up; Mounting Position; Lever And Pin Position - Samson 3730 Series Mounting And Operating Instructions

5 Mounting and start-up

NOTICE
!
Risk of malfunction due to incorrect mounting
parts/accessories.
Only use the mounting parts and accessories
listed in these mounting and operating in-
structions to mount and install the positioner.
Pay attention to the type of attachment.
NOTICE
!
Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence
of mounting, installation and start-up.
Observe the prescribed sequence.
Î Sequence:
1. Remove the protective caps from the
pneumatic connections.
2. Mount the positioner on the valve.
Î Section 5.3 onward
3. Perform pneumatic installation.
Î Section 5.15 onward
4. Perform electrical installation.
Î Section 5.16 onward
5. Perform settings.
Î Section 7 onward

5.1 Mounting position

NOTICE
!
Risk of damage to the positioner due to in-
correct mounting position.
EB 8384-5 EN
− Do not mount the positioner with the back
of the device facing upward.
− Do not seal or restrict the vent opening
when the device is installed on site.
Î Observe mounting position (see Fig. 3).
Î Do not seal or restrict the vent opening
(see Fig. 2) when the device is installed
on site.

5.2 Lever and pin position

The positioner is adapted to the actuator and
to the rated travel by the lever on the back of
the positioner and the pin inserted into the
lever.
The travel tables on page 28 show the
maximum adjustment range at the position-
er. The travel that can be implemented at the
valve is additionally restricted by the selected
fail-safe position and the required compres-
sion of the actuator springs.
The positioner is equipped with the M lever
(pin position 35) as standard (see Fig. 4).
Note
The M lever is included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
S, L, XL levers are available as accessories.
The XXL lever is available on request.
If a pin position other than position 35 with
the standard M lever is required or an L or
XL lever size is required, proceed as follows
(see Fig. 5):
1. Fasten the follower pin (2) in the as-
signed lever hole (pin position as speci-
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