Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual 1. General 1.1. HKC APL series limit switch box is designed to provide accurate and reliable valve position signaling and indicating of most valves or actuators manufactured. 1.2. APL limit switch box consists of a visual position indicator, quick-set cam ass’y, terminal strip, switch ass’y and easy mounting bracket.
8.1.1. HKC shall supply a NAMUR VDI/VDE standards’ bracket and a fixing stuff for mounting on actuator. Bracket shall be applicable to any type of valves ; manual valve, linear valve, pneumatic rotary valve.
APL-3 Series Limit Switch Box Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual Mechanical switch Proximity sensor Splined cam 8.4. Wiring Danger ; HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. No electrical power should be connected until all wiring and limit switch adjustments have been completely. 8.4.1. Turn off the power before opening the cover.
APL-3 Series Limit Switch Box Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual ⑥ Mechanical switch (2 SPDT), include signal unit Caution ; Grounding should be connected until all wiring has been completed. Internal grounding wire square shall be min. 2SQ recommended. External grounding wire square shall be min. 4SQ recommended 8.5.
APL-3 Series Limit Switch Box Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual 9. Maintenance Caution : -Shut off incoming power or air supply on the valve actuator before maintenance limit switch box. -Be sure that the area is clean before disassemble and maintenance limit switch box. Clean all parts and housing before re-assemble.
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APL-3 Series Limit Switch Box Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual Work at the open actuator under voltage must only be performed if it is assured that for the duration of the work there is no danger of explosion. Observe additional national regulations.