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2000 Series
Installation Guide
Factory Air
The factory compressed air supply must be "clean (to a 5 micron level), dry and unlubricated" air
with a regulated maximum pressure of 100 psig (690 kPa). The actuator* requires between 35-
100 psi, depending on your application. The air supply should be capable of maintaining a 10 psi
differential above the actuator operating air pressure. Stands include an in-line air filter. Actuators
(alone, excepting aef) require a customer-provided air filter. The aef actuator is always supplied
with a filter. A quick-disconnect fitting is suggested. Use a lockout device on the air line if required.
*As an exception, the aef actuator specifically requires either 70 or 90 psi minimum, depending on your
application.
CAUTION
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Synthetic air compressor lubricants containing Silicone or WD-40 will cause internal actuator
damage and failure due to the solvents contained within these types of lubricants.
Air Filter
Actuators (alone) require a customer-provided air filter which protects from particulate matter of 5
microns or larger. If a stand is mounted in a position other than upright (vertical), its air filter* must
be relocated and oriented so its bowl is the lowest point, and the air flow across the air filter is
horizontal. This may require some re-plumbing of the existing equipment at the customer site. The
air filter is held in place by two screws on a bracket bolted to the actuator support, and by the fac-
tory-installed tubing.
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*aef Actuator air filter is referred to as the Pneumatic Air Preparation (PAP) package, and con-
sists of a precision regulator and two filters. The components of the PAP are normally located
in the actuator housing. When actuator operation other than vertical is required, the PAP must
be removed and positioned remotely, and oriented so that air flow across the 2 filter elements
(5 micron particulate, and 0.3 micron coalescing) is horizontal.
Pneumatic Tubing and Connectors
Actuator assemblies are not externally plumbed from the factory, but provide conventional 1/4-
inch OD pneumatic tubing connection at the air inlet. If making connections for an actuator, or if
re-plumbing your system for a new air filter location, you must use 1/4-inch OD tubing* and
connectors rated above 100 psi (use "
appropriate connectors).
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NOTE
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*aef actuators use 5/16", SMC and Poly-Flo tubing.
100-214-226 Rev. 10
Imperial Eastman® Poly-Flo Tubing 44-P-1/4
Factory Air
" or equivalent, and
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