Section 6: Assembly to Valve
April 2013
6.5
Quarter Turn Gearbox Stop Setting Procedure
Built-in mechanical stops are provided in the gearbox to prevent operation beyond total valve
travel of 90° (± 6°).
End of travel stops are independently adjusted, locked in place and sealed.
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46
Loosen both LOCKNUTS (46) and back out two STOPBOLTS (86 & 87) to allow valve to close and
open fully. Ensure Travel Limit Valves have been properly adjusted (see appropriate section of
this manual), and then proceed as follows:
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4.
CAUTION:
Do not set Actuator Travel Limit valves to drive into mechanical stops. Damage can occur if
actuator is allowed to repeatedly stall into end stops.
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86
Run actuator pneumatically to full closed position.
Screw CLOSE STOPBOLT (86) in until it seats, then back off 1/2 TURN. Install WASHER
(48) and tighten LOCKNUT (46).
Run actuator pneumatically to full open position.
Screw OPEN STOPBOLT (87) in until it seats, then back off 1/2 TURN. Install WASHER
(48) and tighten LOCKNUT (46).
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Part Number: E7K-400-0913
Assembly to Valve