CAUTION: Directs the user’s attention to general precautions that, if not followed, could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. NOTE: Highlights information critical to the user’s understanding of the actuator’s installation and operation. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Initial Inspection and Storage Instructions L120 Series actuators operate without modification in any rising or non-rising stem application for linear-action valves. The actuators meet rigid safety requirements and are available in weatherproof, explosionproof, and submersible configurations.
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 2.1 – L120-190 through 2000 Declutch Lever Motor Actuator Nameplate (hidden) Housing Handwheel Limit Switch and Controls Compartment 2.2 Inspection and Recording Upon receipt of the actuator, inspect the condition of the equipment and record nameplate information. 1.
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4. Replace all plastic caps or plugs with pipe plugs and ensure that all covers are tight. 5. If the actuator is mounted on a valve and the stem protrudes from the actuator, a suitable stem cover must be provided. flowserve.com...
CAUTION: Do not depress the declutch lever during motor operation to stop valve travel. a CAUTION: Do not use replacement parts that are not genuine Flowserve Limitorque parts, as serious personal injury and/or damage to the actuator and valve may result.
NOTE: For complete mounting dimensions, see sales brochure LMENBR1200. 4.4 Double Torque Switch The torque switch is designed to protect the actuator in open and close directions. Figure 4.1 – Double Torque Switch NOTE: See Caution and Note on following page. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® a CAUTION: Disconnect all incoming power before opening limit switch compartment or working on the torque switch. • Do not use abrasive cloth to clean the contacts on the torque switch. •...
4.4.3 Torque Switch Terminal Connections Wiring connections to the L120 geared limit switch, torque switch, and marathon terminal strips are to be made using ring-tongue terminals as shown below: Figure 4.3 – Ring Tongue Terminal See Table 4.3, next page flowserve.com...
3720 1240 58:1 86:1 L120-2000 43:1 1210 12100 4234 1413 71:1 7400 2566 Figure 4.4 – Geared Limit Switch Set the limit switch as shown on the following page. All item letters and piece numbers refer to Figure 4.5. flowserve.com...
4.6.1 Local Position Indication The local dial position indicator is factory-built per the application. The position indicator can only be adjusted when mounted on the valve. Figure 4.6 – Position Indicators MID-TRAVEL NOTE: See the setting procedure on the following page. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® To set the local position indicator: 1. Disconnect all incoming power and remove Limit Switch Compartment Cover (piece #200-1 of Figure 7.3 for L120-190, -420 and -800, and Figure 7.7 for L120-2000). 2.
3. If the valve stem is not visible, remove the stem cover or handwheel cover plate to observe the output direction of the drive sleeve. 4. Engage manual operation and hand crank the valve well away from end-of-travel positions. 5. Turn on power supply and push the “open” button on the pushbutton station. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® 6. Check output rotation: • If phase rotation is correct, the valve should begin to open. • If valve begins to CLOSE, STOP IMMEDIATELY. Incorrect phase rotation will lead to serious damage if the valve seats.
Axial worm movement causes movement of the bearing cartridge that is geared to the Torque Switch (piece #300). The torque switch is graduated and adjustable so it may be set to interrupt power to the motor at a predetermined output torque level. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Maintenance 6.1 Lubrication The L120 series actuators have a totally sealed gear case, factory-lubricated with grease. The gear case can be mounted in any position. a CAUTION: When the actuator is mounted in an upside-down orientation, the worm may not be completely immersed in lubricant.
• Not contain any grit, abrasive, or fillers. • Comply with a slump-prefer NLGI-00 grade. • Not be corrosive to steel gears, ball, or roller bearings. • Have a dropping point above 316°F (158°C) for temperature ranges of 0°F to 225°F (-18°C to 107°C). flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Disassembly and Reassembly c WARNING: See sections 4.1 and 4.2 Safety Precautions and Safety Practices prior to disassembly. c WARNING: Potential High Pressure Vessel. Before removing or disassembling your actuator, ensure that the valve or other actuated device is isolated and is not under pressure. a CAUTION: Turn off all power services before attempting to perform service on the actuator.
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® c WARNING: Do not remove if a thrust load is on the actuator or if the valve is under pressure and not fully open, as personal injury may result. 12. Lift complete drive sleeve assembly from actuator housing. The drive sleeve assembly consists of Lock Nut (piece #39), Stem Nut (piece #12), Drive Sleeve (piece #8), Upper Thrust Bearings (piece #40, #67), Worm Gear (piece #13), Worm Gear Spacer (piece #36) and Lower Thrust Bearing (piece #14).
2. Install actuator drive sleeve assembly complete with bearings. 3. Install housing cover and measure the gap between the housing cover and the main housing. 4. Add 10% to the measurement. Use the closest nominal gasket thickness or combination available. flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 7.1 – L120-190 and -420 Drive Sleeve Side View (Refer to Table 7.1 for parts list) Drawing 01-608-0115-4...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 7.3 – L120-190 and -420 Top View (Refer to Table 7.1 for parts list) Drawing 01-608-0117-4...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 7.6 – L120-800 Top View (Refer to Table 7.1 for parts list) Drawing 01-608-0137-4 flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Table 7.1 – L120-190, -420 and -800 typical parts list Piece No. Quantity Description Piece No. Quantity Description Housing Seal Retainer Plate Declutch Housing Lock Nut Housing Cover Upper Thrust Bearing Cup Spring Cartridge Cap Lower Thrust Bearing Cone Handwheel...
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Socket Head Cap Screw 200-3 various Lockwasher (L120-190, 420) 56-18 various Socket Head Cap Screw M.D.P.I. Sight Glass 56-19 Socket Head Set Screw Torque Switch 56-20 Socket Head Set Screw Geared Limit Switch 56-21 Lockwasher Mechanical Dial Position Indicator flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® 7.2 L120-2000 c WARNING: See sections 4.1 and 4.2 Safety Precautions and Safety Practices. NOTE: The L120-2000 Drive 2 is a thrust-type actuator consisting of an L120-2000 Drive 1 torque- type actuator mounted on a thrust bearing assembly. For torque-only actuators see Section 8.2.2, Drive 1 Disassembly (Torque Housing).
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19. Remove Locking Nut (piece #16-10). a CAUTION: Declutch Housing is under spring load. 20. Remove Declutch Housing (piece #2): A. Pull Bearing Cartridge Stem (piece #16-8) out partially. B. Remove Thrust Washers (piece #16-2), Torque Limit Sleeve (piece #16-5) and Springs (piece #16-3). flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® 21. Remove bearing cartridge/worm assembly from actuator. To disassemble further: A. Loosen two setscrews on Bearing Cartridge Cap (piece #16-1), and unscrew Bearing Cartridge Stem (piece #16-8). B. Slide bearing cartridge cap off toward worm threads. C.
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24. Ensure that declutch shaft bears against declutch cap, push collar against top of housing, and tighten collar setscrew. 25. Ensure that Oil Seal (piece #54-8) is in place. 26. Install Declutch Lever (piece #11) and tighten setscrew. 27. Rotate declutch lever clockwise, hold in position, and install Declutch Lever Stop (piece #93). flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 7.8 -L120-2000 Top View (Refer to Table 8.2 for parts list) Drawing 01-413-0036-4...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Figure 7.9 – L120-2000 Side View (Refer to Table 8.2 for parts list) Drawing 01-608-0141-4_3of3 flowserve.com...
Soc Head Set Screw 42-1 Declutch Fork 56-13 Tripper Bolt 42-4 Fork Roller 56-15 42-5 Roller Pinion 56-16 44-1 Bearing Locknut 56-17 Soc Head Set Screw Clutch Compression Spring 56-20 Soc Head Set Screw Spring Washer 56-21 Soc Head Set Screw flowserve.com...
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Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Table 7.2 Continued - L120-2000 typical parts list Piece No. Quantity Description Piece No. Quantity Description Tripper Spring Gear Insert Hinge Split Ring 70-1 Hex Head Cap Screw Retaining Ring 70-2 Lockwasher Motor Adaptor Gasket Bearing Cup...
CHECKED TITLE WIRING DIAGRAM MECHANICAL OVERLOAD OCCURS DURING CLOSING CYCLE. APPROVED OPENING TORQUE SWITCH INTERRUPTS CONTROL CIRCUIT IF 1ST ORDER NO. DRAW ING NO. STANDAR D MECHANICAL OVERLOAD OCCURS DURING OPENING CYCLE. DESCRIPTION DATE 16-476-1047-3 REDRAWN DATE REVISION 01-6-88 flowserve.com...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® Troubleshooting Problem Check A. Control wiring and motor reversing contactor. B. Geared limit switch setting. C. Setting rod to see that it has been backed off after Geared limit switch fails to stop valve travel. each side of the switch has been set.
L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® How to Order Parts To order parts or obtain further information about your Limitorque L120 valve actuators, contact your local Flowserve Limitorque distributor, sales office, or: Flowserve Limitorque 5114 Woodall Road P.O. Box 11318...
Limitorque L120-190 through L120-2000 FCD LMENIM1203-01-A4 – 05/15 ® EC Declaration of Conformity...
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