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4 Installation
4 Installation
4.1 Precautions
WARNING:
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All procedures must be performed by qualified personnel.
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When the process fluid is hazardous, thermal (hot or cold), or corrosive, take extra pre-
cautions. Employ the appropriate safety devices and be prepared to control a process
media leak.
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Always wear protective clothing and equipment to safeguard the eyes, face, hands, skin,
and lungs from the fluid in the line.
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Do not disassemble the actuator in the field. The actuator contains energized springs
which can cause injury. The product is designed to be recycled in its entirety.
CAUTION:
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Disconnect electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power before servicing actuator or auto-
mation components.
4.2 Install the valve and topworks
NOTICE:
The topworks size and configuration can limit the actual operating pressure. Consult the Pure-
Flo catalog for pressure limitations. Consult the factory or engineering catalog for vacuum op-
eration.
Consider the following information before installing the actuator:
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The series 3, 5, 8, or 16 stainless steel bonnet Advantage 2.1 actuator can have the air inlets posi-
tioned in any quadrant.
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The maximum valve operating pressure is 10.34 bar | 150 psig. This pressure is applicable up to
38ºC | 100ºF. Valves at maximum pressure cannot be used at maximum temperatures.
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The maximum actuator pressure is 6.2 bar | 90 psi.
1.
If you have a weld end valve, then consider the following:
If you are welding ...
Manually
In line for schedule 10 or heavi-
er pipe
In line for schedule 5 or lighter
pipe and tubing
2.
Install the valve.
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Then ...
Remove the topworks.
Remove the topworks.
You can weld with automatic equipment. Before you perform the
weld:
1.
Remove the topworks (optional).
2.
If left installed, set the valve to the open position.
3.
Properly purge the valve with an inert gas.
Advantage® 2.1 Actuator Installation and Operation Manual
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