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This instruction is for trained personnel only For additional technical information please refer to: SD 1100-3E07 Product Data Sheet for Damcos KC Hydraulic linear double-acting actuator SD 2000-0E07 Product Data Sheet for DPI-C and DPI-E Position Indicators SD 3000-0E06 Product Data Sheet for Damcos Block System SD 6601-2E04 Product Data Sheet for Damcos PHP 25-05 Portable Hand Pump SI 0001-5E05...
General Information Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 General Information Introduction This instruction covers dismounting, disassembling and installation of the Actuator KC 65, KC 125, KC 250, KC 325, KC 400 when mounted to a valve with extended stem/bonnet. Reservations •...
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Quick Installation Guide General Information QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020...
Overview Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Overview DPI - Direct Position Indicator (referred to as ‘DPI’ in this document) Control block Fittings for hydraulic hand pump connection Bleed valve Visual indicator Screws (4 pcs) Valve bonnet/stem top flange Actuator spindle Indicator bushing DPI socket...
Quick Installation Guide Preparations QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Preparations Before You Start the Installation • Locate the valve bonnet/stem on which the actuator is to be installed/repaired. • If exchange/repair of existing actuator: – Locate the name plate and identify the 'Type' name.
Calculation of Preload Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Installation Procedure Calculation of Preload Caution! Before mounting the actuator to the valve, it is very important to determine the actua- tors preload in order to get correct ‘open’ and ‘closed’ signals from the actuator when in operation.
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Quick Installation Guide Calculation of Preload QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Total fixed stroke Configured stroke Preload Actuator (examples) (examples) 16.25 mm 3 mm 12.50 mm 7 mm KC 65 19.25 mm 10 mm 9 mm 8 mm 11 mm 31.25 mm 3 mm 25 mm...
Mounting the Actuator to the Valve Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Mounting the Actuator to the Valve Caution! Before mounting, ensure that the actuator is fully closed, by connecting a hydraulic hand pump and operate the actuator to ‘closed’. Mounting the Actuator to the Valve Ensure that the visual indicator (c) is closed.
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Quick Installation Guide Mounting the Actuator to the Valve QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Note! On some models the packing bushing is an integrated part of the actuator (a). On other models the packing bushing is a separate part placed into the top flange of the valve bonnet (b).
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Mounting the Actuator to the Valve Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Mount the four screws (a). Do not tighten yet. Slowly operate the hand pump (b) to press the actuator and the valve bonnet together (c) until there is a tight fit between the actuator flange and the valve top flange.
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Quick Installation Guide Mounting the Actuator to the Valve QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 DPI models only! Mounting the Actuator to the Valve - DPI models only Dismount the DPI connector housing from the DPI socket by loosening the four screws (a).
Test of DPI-E, On/Off signals Quick Installation Guide February 2020 IG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Test of the DPI DPI models only Some actuators are equipped with a DPI (Direct Position Indicator). The DPI on KC Actuators will be either DPI-E or DPI-C. The tests described in the following can be made on the actuator when mounted on the valve bon- net/stem as well as when dismounted.
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Quick Installation Guide Test of DPI-E, On/Off signals IG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Set the multimeter to sound signals. Test of ‘Closed’ signal: The multimeter should give a sound signal when connecting the multime- ter to terminal 9 + 10. Operate the hand pump until the actuator is fully ‘Open’...
Test of DPI-C, analog signals Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Test of DPI-C, analog signals Test of DPI-C, analog signals Connect a hydraulic hand pump (if not connected already) by dismounting the caps (d) from the two hydraulic connection fit- tings and connect the pump hoses to fittings A...
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Quick Installation Guide Test of DPI-C, analog signals QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Test of ‘Closed’ signal: The multimeter should show 300/1500 Ω when connecting the multime- ter to terminal 7 + 9. Operate the hand pump until the actuator is fully ‘Open’...
Damcos KC Actuators: Adjustment of the DPI Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Adjustment of the DPI Before carrying out the adjustment procedure, make a test of the DPI-E (page 15) or DPI-C (page 17). If the test is successful there should be no need to carry out the adjustment procedure described in the following.
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Quick Installation Guide Damcos KC Actuators: Adjustment of the DPI QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Remove the screw (a) and loosen the locking set screw (b). Unscrew the DPI until there is a gap of 3-4 mm between the con- trol block and the DPI flange.
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Damcos KC Actuators: Adjustment of the DPI Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Operate the hand pump and observe that the actuator spindle moves in. When in position ‘in’, the actuator is 'Open'. Check for ‘Open’ sound signal (or Ω...
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Quick Installation Guide Damcos KC Actuators: Adjustment of the DPI QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020...
Determine the Configured Stroke Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Determine the Configured Stroke Each actuator has a standard ‘fixed’ Total Stroke - and a Configured Stroke. In order to check the size of the configured stroke please follow the procedure described below. Caution! Use this procedure only, if the size of the configured stroke does NOT appear from a label in the bottom of the actuator (otherwise, follow description on page 9 in stead.)
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Quick Installation Guide Determine the Configured Stroke QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020...
Trouble Shooting Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Trouble Shooting If fault: Possible cause Remedy Actuator (valve) is not No oil pressure Check the oil pressure at supply unit (it operating! should be 135 bar). The cross-over valve on the Make sure the cross-over valve is fully actuator is not fully closed.
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Preparations before Dismounting Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Dismounting and Disassembling Preparations before Dismounting Caution! If the actuator is about to be dismounted for repair, on board a ship the description of dismounting from the valve bonnet must be followed. Warning! If not done already, advise the system operators and other relevant persons that main- tenance is ongoing.
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Quick Installation Guide Preparations before Dismounting QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Dismount the Actuator from the Valve Bonnet/Stem Inform system operators as per warning on page 29. Make sure that the actuator is open (ref. page 29). Dismount the hydraulic pipe connec- tions from the control block.
Disassembling the Actuator Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Disassembling the Actuator Caution! Make sure the work table is cleaned and without dirt and impurities in order avoid the risk of getting dirt into the actuator, as this may damage the internal parts when reas- sembled and put in operation.
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Quick Installation Guide Disassembling the Actuator QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Dismount the actuator spindle: Use a fork wrench to – hold the actuator spindle (a) Caution! Only use fork wrench or pliers on the wrench- grip surfaces (a)! –...
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Disassembling the Actuator Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Remove the indicator bushing: Use the hex key to – push the indicator bushing as far out as possible. – Then use a pair of lock ring pliers to pull the indicator bushing out of the actuator –...
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Quick Installation Guide Disassembling the Actuator QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 8. DPI-models only! Use a long pair of tweezers to remove the yoke. Dismantled parts should now be as shown below. Bleed valve Visual indicator Screw (4 pcs) Actuator spindle Indicator bushing DPI socket...
Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Assembling the Actuator Caution! To avoid damage of internal parts, it is very important that assembling is done in cor- rect order and as described below. Assembling the Actuator Insert the long screw through the bleed valve’s hole by use of the hex key.
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Quick Installation Guide QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 February 2020 Use a fork wrench to hold the actuator spindle while tightening the screw. Tighten to Nm (Newton meter) according to the table on next page. Caution! Do not use any tools on the smooth/round surface of the actuator spindle. Only use tools on the wrench-grip surfaces.
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Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Mount the visual indicator. Tighten to 15-20 Nm. General torque [Nm] - ( ) below refer to pos. nos on page 34 Actuator Item Bleed valve (D) 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20 15-20 Visual indicator (E) 15-20...
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Quick Installation Guide February 2020 QIG 8000-81-003 Ed 01 Appendix A...
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