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SM-800.6505
HC-2 CONTROLAIR
Service Information
Description of Models
The HC-2 Type Controlair Valves are handle
operated 4-way, exhausted center, pressure
control valves.
The typical unit contains two directional control
3-way side valves and a pressure graduating
portion that is arranged to increase, decrease
or maintain air pressure to (2) separate delivery
lines. In neutral position both 3-way side valves
exhaust both delivery lines. A movement of 10
degrees either side of center position opens
the appropriate side valve and directs pressure
to the indicated outlet port. Continued move-
ment past 10 degrees up to full travel or 46
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degrees either side of neutral continues to ac-
tuate the pressure-graduating portion to deliver
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a graduated pressure according to the value of
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the control spring.
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Models
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There are four models with similar valve func-
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tions, but different handle operating character-
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istics.
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HC-2-X Controlair Valve -Handle is spring
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returned to neutral position from all positions in
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the handle travel. Some special models exist.
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See notes on Identity schedule on page 7.
HC-2-LX Controlair Valve - Handle is spring
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returned to neutral position from all positions
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except at the maximum pressure setting on
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both sides of center. The handle is held in both
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extreme positions by a mechanical detent.
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HC-2-FX
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equipped with a friction brake that will hold the
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handle in any position selected in the handle
travel.
HC-2-SX Controlair Valve - Handle holds in
only one maximum pressure position. The han-
dle is spring returned to neutral position from
all other positions in the handle travel. The
valve can be ordered to hold in either extreme
position.
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