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instruction and operating manual

INSTRUCTION AND
OPERATING MANUAL

INDEX

CHAPTER 1 Storage and

Pre-Installation
page 3

CHAPTER 2 Installation
page 5

CHAPTER 3 Setting of Electrical

Cam Control
Group
page 12

CHAPTER 4 Setting of the

Local Position
Dial Indicator
page 17

CHAPTER 5 Setting of the

Resistive-Type
PositionTransmitter
page 18

CHAPTER 6 Seal Application

to the Electrical
Enclosures
page 20

CHAPTER 7 Lubrication
page 21

CHAPTER 8 Maintenance
page 23

CHAPTER 9 Trouble Shooting

page 24

CHAPTER 10 Recommended
Spare Parts and
Sectional Drawings
page 27

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DETAILED INDEX 3) Electrical connections CHAPTER 8, page 23

4) Torque and position setting Maintenance
CHAPTER 1, page 3
5) Setting the trip point of the auxiliary
1) Standard maintenance
Storage and Pre-Installation limit switches

1) Tests to be carried out on receipt of 2) Special maintenance

the actuator

2) Storage procedure CHAPTER 4, page 17

3) Checks to be performed before Setting of the Local Position
installation CHAPTER 9, page 24
Dial Indicator
Trouble Shooting
1) Adjustment of the closing indication 1) The actuator does not work electrically
CHAPTER 2, page 5
2) Adjustment of the opening indication 2) The motor cannot unseat the valve
Installation
1) Identification of the main parts 3) The motor is very hot and does not start

2) Coupling block: disassembly from the CHAPTER 5, page 18 4) The actuator works electrically without
gearbox operating the valve
Setting of the Resistive-Type
3) Manual operation
Position Transmitter 5) Excessive torque for the valve operation;
the motor overheats during operation
4) Mounting of the actuator onto the
valve
6) Incorrect valve seating
5) Removal of the electrical enclosures’
covers 7) Jammed valve in closed position
CHAPTER 6, page 20
6) Cables entries 8) The actuator does not stop in fully
Seal Application to the
open or closed position
7) Electrical connections Electrical Enclosures
9) The actuator does not give a signal in
8) Instructions for the explosionproof
closed position and continues to
enclosures
re-start

CHAPTER 7, page 21
Lubrication
CHAPTER 3, page 12 CHAPTER 10, page 27
1) Lubrication inspection
Setting of Electrical Cam Recommended Spare Parts
Control Group 2) Lubrication tables and Sectional Drawings
1) Electrical cam control group 3) Comparison table of approved 1) Commissioning spare parts kits
lubricant substitutes
2) Checking the setting of motorized 2) Recommended spare parts for two
valves years’ operation

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CHAPTER 1 1.4) Check on the name-plate the serial

number and the performance data
Storage and Pre-Installation (nominal torque, operation speed,
protection class, motor supply
voltage, etc...).
INDEX
1.5) Check the presence of the visible
1) Tests to be carried out on receipt accessories, as described in the
of the actuator delivery note.

2) Storage procedure 2 - Storage Procedure

Important: The non-observation of the
3) Checks to be performed before
following procedure will invalidate the
installation
guarantee.

1 - Tests to be Carried 2.1) GENERAL

Out on Receipt of the
Actuators leave the factory in
Actuator perfect conditions (as guaranteed
by an individual test certificate);
1.1) If the actuator is received mounted
therefore, in order to maintain these
on the valve, all operations should
characteristics until they are
have been already performed during
installed on site, take the necessary
valve-actuator assembly.
measures for a correct preservation
during the storage period.
In order to check if the adjustment
of the actuator mounted on the Biffi actuators are weatherproof to
valve has been carried out: IP 68; this condition is maintained
- engage the manual operation; only if they are perfectly installed
and connected on site and if they
- turn the handwheel until the valve have been correctly stored.
is in a completely open position;
The standard plastic plugs closing
- check that the pointer on the local the cable entries are not
indicator dial shows that the valve weatherproof; their purpose is only
is completely open; to avoid the entry of undesired
objects during transport.
- rotate the handwheel clock-wise
and bring the valve to a
completely closed position; 2.2) STORAGE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD
(less than one year):
- check that the pointer on the local
indicator dial shows that the valve 2.2.1) Indoor storage:
is completely closed. - make sure that the actuators are
kept in a dry place, laid on a
If the tests result satisfactory, the wooden pallet and protected
actuator has already been adjusted from dust.
and you can proceed with the
electrical connection. 2.2.2) Outdoor storage:
- make sure that the actuators are
1.2) If the actuator is delivered separately protected from the direct action
from the valve, all the operations of weather agents (protection by
described in this manual must be a canvas or similar);
carried out.
- lie the actuators on a wooden
1.3) Check that no damage has occured pallet, or something similar, so
during transport. that they are not in direct
contact with the ground;

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- if the actuators are supplied with 2.3.2) Outdoor storage: 3 - Checks to be

standard plastic plugs, remove
them from the cable entries and
replace them with proper plugs
guaranteeing a perfect
weatherproof protection;
- connect the anticondensate
heaters following all the
indications (power supply,
terminal numbers etc...) given in
the wiring diagram which can be
found inside the terminal board
compartment;
- make sure that the external
connection to the heater is
through one of the available cable
entries and by a proper IP 68
weatherproof cable gland.
- after following all the instructions
at point 2.2.2, verify periodically
(approximately once a year) the
general conditions of the actuator,
paying particular attention to the
inside of the switches and terminal
board enclosures;
- if these inspections should reveal
the presence of water or
condensation it is necessary to
examine:
• the status of the O-ring seals
• the installation of the plugs or
cable glands on the cable entries
• the functioning of anticondensate
heaters
Performed Before
Installation
3.1) The valve to be motorized must be
suitable for coupling to the actuator.
3.2) The electrical supply cables must be
suitable for the power rating
(see the test certificate attached to
the actuator).
3.3) The necessary tools for the
assembly and setting of the
actuator controls must be available.
3.4) In case of long storage periods,
check the oil level in the actuator.

• the status of the local dial indicator

2.3) LONG PERIOD STORAGE
(more than one year):
2.3.1) Indoor storage:
- in addition to the instructions at
point 2.2.1, if the actuators are
supplied with standard plastic plugs,
replace them and connect the
heater as described at point 2.2.2.
glass
• if the enclosure covers or the
actuator body are cracked or
broken
- after long storage periods, before
start-up, verify the oil level inside
the gearbox and top-up if
necessary.

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CHAPTER 2
Installation

INDEX
1) Identification of the main parts

2) Coupling block: disassembly from the

gearbox

3) Manual operation

4) Mounting of the actuator onto the

valve

5) Removal of the electrical enclosures’

cover

6) Cable entries

7) Electrical connections

8) Instructions for the explosionproof

enclosures

1 - Identification of the 6
Main Parts 6

5
Legenda 5 2
4
1: Gearbox

4 3
2: Electric motor 3
2
3: Terminal board enclosure
1
1 8 9
4: Limit switch enclosure

5: Handwheel for manual operation

5 7 5 7
6: Valve stem protection tube
8
8
7: Valve stem protection cap 2

8: Manual operation engagement lever 2 1

9: Coupling block

1
4 9
3

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2 - Coupling Block: 2.1) TYPE “A” COUPLING BLOCK

Disassembly from
the Gearbox 2.1.1) Preparation of the bush.

Even if the bush is supplied blank, it

leaves the factory already enclosed in its
coupling block. In order to carry out the
necessary machining, it is necessary to
remove it from its housing.

The internal axial bearing will

remain at the bottom of the
coupling block.

Loosen the block screw on the

retaining ring without removing it.

Remove the fixing screws from the

coupling block.

Remove the reinforcement ring

from the bushing without forcing on
the thrust shoe of the axial bearing,
With the compass key, unscrew and then remove the bearing.
and remove the retaining ring.

Actuator view from the coupling side,

with the block separated from the
gearbox. Do not lose the seal ring
between the coupling block and gear
reduction unit.

Now the bore can be machined in

Extract the bush from the the bushing to suit coupling
coupling block. requirements.

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The same procedure is also used 2.3) TYPE “B3” AND “B4” COUPLING
for the possible maintenance. BLOCKS

2.3.1) Preparation of the bush

Important: before mounting the
bushing, make sure that the
coupling tolerances to the valve
stem are correct. The threaded
bushing must be checked either
with a thread gauge or with the
stem of the valve to be motorised
itself.

2.1.2) Re-assembly of the internal parts

Remove the thrust ring.
It is advisable to wash the
dismantled parts with a suitable
solvent; dry them with
compressed air; make sure that
there are no metal filings or Remove the fixing screws of the
foreign bodies; spread a film of coupling flange.
grease on all parts (for grease
type, see chapt. 7).

Proceed with the assembly of the

internal parts following the reverse
order of the assembly; tighten the
retaining ring, making sure that
the bushing still rotates freely; fix
the unit to the gear reducer as
described further on.
Now the bore can be machined in
the bushing to suit coupling
2.2) TYPE “B1” AND “B2” COUPLING requirements.
BLOCKS
2.2.2) Re-assembly of the internal parts
2.2.1) Preparation of the bush
It is advisable to wash the
Remove the flange and the bush.
dismantled parts with a suitable
solvent; dry them with
compressed air; make sure that
there are no metal filings or
foreign bodies; spread a film of
grease on all parts (for grease
type, see chapt. 7).

Proceed with the assembly of the

internal parts following the reverse
order of the assembly. Fix the unit
to the gear reducer as described
further on.

Remove the circlip by means of

suitable pliers. Remove the circlip by means of
suitable pliers.

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2.4) FIXING OF THE COUPLING BLOCK

TO THE GEAR REDUCTION UNIT

Place the O-ring seal in its slot on

the coupling block, checking the
integrity of the same O-ring.
Make sure that the lugs of the
driving sleeve coincide with the
correct slots on the bush.
Fix with the screws previously
removed.

3 - Manual Operation
Remove the carbon steel thrust ring. To engage manual operation, rotate by
90° the lever in the direction shown by
the arrow stamped on the lever itself.
Having carried out the engagement, let
the lever automatically return to its rest
position.

If engagement is not obtained, slowly

rotate the handwheel and repeat the
operation.

Engagement lever locked in motor

operation position: the manual operation
Extract the bush and machine it cannot be engaged, and this excludes
according to the mating needs. unwanted local operations.

2.3.2) Re-assembly of the internal parts

It is advisable to wash the

dismantled parts with a suitable
solvent; dry them with Rotate the handwheel to obtain the
compressed air; make sure that desired operation (normally rotate in
there are no metal filings or clockwise direction to close the valve).
foreign bodies; spread a film of
grease on all parts (for grease
type, see chapt. 7). 4 - Mounting of the
Actuator onto the
Valve
Proceed with the assembly of the
internal parts following the reverse Lubricate the stem or the valve terminal.
Engagement lever locked in handwheel Clean well the coupling surfaces of the
order of the assembly. Fix the unit
operation position: the operation with valve and the actuator flanges,
to the gear reducer as described
electric motor is mechanically degreasing them carefully since the
further on.
disengaged. torque is transmitted by the friction of
the flanges.

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Lift the actuator with slings suitable for coupling block on the valve stem, tighten with the recommended fixing
its weight. rotating the actuator until the torques:
coupling block and flange surfaces
Size Max. weight of the valve are securely in contact. Size Tightening torque

05C 50 Kg 05C 15 Nm
1C 55 Kg For safety purposes, rotate the 1C 35 Nm
2C 75 Kg handwheel in the opening direction 2C 130 Nm
4C 95 Kg for about two revolutions in order to 4C 130 Nm
8C 110 Kg lift the valve gate from its seat to 8C 300 Nm
16C 320 Kg avoid (during bolt fixing) excessive 16C 200 Nm
axial thrusts on the internal parts of
the valve and of the actuator.
5 - Removal of the
Electrical Enclosures’
4.2) COUPLINGS TYPE “B1”, “B2”, “B3” Covers
AND “B4”
5.1) LIMIT SWITCHES ENCLOSURE
Check the dimensions of the valve
mounting details, paying particular
attention to the protrusions of the
valve stem in order to avoid any axial
thrusts to the internal parts of the
actuator or the valve when the
screws are tightened.

Never use the handweel to lift the
actuator.
The actuator will operate satisfactorily in
any position. When mounted upside
down, the end of the stem cover tube
should be drilled 5 mm diam. to avoid
build up of service fluid or rainwater.
4.1) COUPLING TYPE “A”
Engage the manual operation. Place
the actuator vertically on the valve
stem. Carry out the coupling
operations (if necessary with the help
of manual operation); pay attention
that no mating parts are forced.
Using a 6 mm hexagonal key remove
the fixing screws from the cover.
Remove the cover with care in order
4.3) ACTUATOR FIXING to avoid damaging either the
coupling surfaces or the O-ring seal.

Place the actuator vertically on the Fix the actuator to the valve using a
stem; engage the manual operation; tension rod, nuts and stud bolts If it is difficult to remove the cover,
screw (normally in anti-clockwise (not supplied by BIFFI) in carbon steel, use 2 of the removed fixing screws
direction) the threaded bush of the 8G-UNI 3740-65 or higher class, and

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as extractors, screwing them in the 6 - Cable Entries 7 - Electrical Connections

appropriate threaded holes;
unscrew them alternatively until the
cover is completely removed.

5.2) TERMINAL BOARD ENCLOSURE

1
2

Important: First terminate the ground connections

- be sure that the terminal board is
positioned with the cable entries in the
lowest position, to avoid any water
infiltration through the line cables
- if the connection is made by rigid
Using a 2 mm hexagonal key, loosen conduits, we suggest to place a flexible
the securing screw placed in the pipe connection between the conduit
cover. and the terminal board.
Remove the cable entry plugs.
to the ground stud marked . An
internal and an external ground studs are
provided.
If the actuator is not fitted with an
integral starter, a motor control system
with remote contactors, Open-Stop-Close
pushbuttons and signalling lamps must
be provided to operate the actuator.

Screw the cable glands tightly so as to

guarantee a weatherproof
and explosionproof tightness.

If some parts of the cable glands have

been removed to facilitate the operation
illustrated in the preceding figure, put
them back into place immediately to
avoid losing the dismantled parts.

Unused entries:

Unscrew the cover completely by using - for explosionproof construction, they

a bar to force on the two lugs.
Do not hammer the lugs to avoid
breaking.
- for weatherproof construction, the
must be sealed with metal plugs
(repeat the same operations described Check the wiring diagram (always
in this chapter); enclosed with the actuator) and the
“layout” present on the back of the
terminals enclosure cover, to ensure a
plastic standard protection plugs correct electrical connection.
supplied with the actuator must be
removed and replaced with proper
plugs ensuring perfect weatherproof
protection.

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Connect the motor supply cable
previously sized according to:
- the absorbed current corresponding to
the actuator nominal torque with the
torque limiting device set at 100%
(see the test certificate attached to
the actuator)
- the applicable plant and safety norms.
Assemble the power terminals protective
barrier, always present in the terminal
board compartment, using the enclosed
fixing screws.
The control circuit (controls and signals)
must be connected by means of
a multicore cable to the corresponding
numbered terminals according to the
wiring diagram.
The internal cables of the actuator are
also numbered according to the wiring
diagram.
The actuators are delivered with the
motors wound and connected
in accordance to the customer’s
requests: voltage and frequence values
are stated on the motor name-plate.
Important: To guarantee the
protection of the internal circuit, the
anticondensation heater must be
powered immediately after the electrical
connection has been made and
they must never be disconnected.
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8 - Instructions for the
Explosionproof
Enclosures
During the dismantling and subsequent
re-assembling of the explosionproof
enclosures (covers, cable glands, joints)
it is necessary to pay particular attention
in bringing these enclosures back to
their original condition so as to maintain
their integrity. So please:
8.1) Do not damage the explosionproof
mating surfaces, both on the
housing and on the electrical
enclosures covers.
8.2) Put all the fixing screws of the
dismantled parts back.
8.3) Check that the bolts and screws,
that may have been replaced, are of
the same dimension and quality as
the original ones (these are stated
on the nameplate), or of a better
quality.
8.4) Do not operate the actuator
electrically when the electrical
enclosures are removed.
8.5) Replace the weatherproof seals
that may have been removed
(O-ring for the covers, O-ring for the
explosionproof joint of the motor).
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CHAPTER 3 1.2) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS - provides an electrical signal, local

Setting of Electrical Cam
The electrical control group performs
Control Group
the following functions:
INDEX - stops the actuator by means of
CT/P and OT/P torque/limit
1) Electrical cam control group switches when the valve has
reached the extreme positions;
2) Checking the setting of motorized
valves
- limits the output torque all along
3) Actuator start-up
the stroke (in opening and in
4) Torque and position setting closing) to prevent damages to the
valve trims by means of CT/P and
5) Setting the trip point of the auxiliary OT/P torque limit switches;
limit switches
1 - Electrical Cam Control - stops the actuator by means of
Group CT/P and OT/P torque/limit
and/or remote, by means of CS1,
CS2, OS1 and OS2 limit switches,
when the valve reaches the
extreme positions;
- continuously signals the position
of the valve by means of a local
mechanical dial indicator;
- by-passes the torque limiting
device mechanically excluding it in
the initial part of the opening and
closing strokes; this allows the
actuator to supply the maximum
possible torque, equal to about
1.5 times the nominal torque.

1.1) LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION switches when the preset output

OF THE COMPONENTS torque value has been reached;
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
IBS1 IBS2 OT/P OS1 OS2 - continuous remote signalling of
the valve position by means of
position transmitter PT;

- feed-back of the valve position by

means of PT position transmitter
(in modulating service);

- electrical signalling indicating the

valve intermediate positions by
IAS1 IAS2 PT P CT/P CS1 CS2
means of IAS and IBS limit
switches.
Legenda

CT/P: Torque/position limit switch in P CT/P CS1 CS2

closing 2 - Checking the Setting of
OT/P: Torque/position limit switch in Motorized Valves
opening

CS1 and CS2: Closed position signalling
switches
OS1 and OS2: Open position signalling
switches
H: Anticondensate heater
IAS1 and IAS2; IBS1 and IBS2: Auxiliary
limit switches adjustable
at any point of the stroke (optional)
PT: Potentiometric transmitter (optional)
P : Torque/position swing lever
2.1) IF THE VALVE IS DELIVERED
COMPLETE WITH THE
ACTUATOR, it is necessary to
check that the setting operations
have been carried out. Verify that
the valve is not completely closed.
P OT/P H OS1 OS2
Remove the cover of the terminal
board enclosure and connect an
ohmmeter to the terminals of the
CS1 limit switch.

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Manually operate the actuator and, 2.2) IF THE ACTUATOR IS DELIVERED

by rotating the handwheel, check
that the indicator dial also rotates.
SEPARATELY FROM THE VALVE,
OR IF THE TESTS DESCRIBED
UNDER THE PREVIOUS POINT
PROVE NEGATIVE, it is necessary
to adjust the electrical control group
as described in the following
paragraphs.

3 - Actuator Start-up

Check the correspondence between the

Bring the dial exactly to the “closed”
mark. At this point the switch status
must change.
Connect the ohmmeter to the
terminals of the OS1 limit switch
and bring the valve to the
completely open position.
terminal numbers indicated on the wiring
diagram and the position of terminals
shown on the “layout” present on the Run the motor again and manually
cover back. operate the torque/position switch
Move the valve disk/ball from the fully actuating lever P to trip the open
closed position using the manual drive. torque/position switch, so as to
check the correct operation of the
switch itself. The actuator must stop.
3.1) ACTUATOR IN “BASE” VERSION
(WITHOUT INTEGRAL STARTER
IS 2000)
Press the opening button and verify
that the actuator effectively moves to
the open position.

If the opening control signal causes

the closure of the valve, immediately
stop the operation by pressing the
“STOP” pushbutton on the local
control panel.

- If the actuator controls are located

Bring the dial indicator exactly to the
“open” mark. As explained above,
the switch status must change at
this point.
If these checks give a positive
result, you can assume that the
actuator setting has been carried
out correctly and the paragraphs
relevant to the setting of the
electrical control group can be
ignored.
remotely and communication is
difficult, immediately engage the
handwheel engagement lever and
keep it in this position until the
remote stop signal can be sent to
the actuator (in this position the
electric motor is mechanically
uncoupled from the drive sleeve of
the actuator, then the valve can no
longer be operated). Failure to stop
the actuator can result in damage
to the actuator or valve.
Invert two phases of the supply
line and repeat the operation.
- If the valve stem is not visible,
remove the stem protection or the
cap so that the drive sleeve can be
viewed. Re-assemble the
protection tube or the cap, after
completing the correct start-up.
Invert two phases of the supply
line and repeat the operation.
Repeat the above mentioned operation
for the closing stroke, too.
3.2) ACTUATORS FITTED WITH
INTEGRAL STARTER IS 2000
An autophase corrector/phase
discriminator is built in the integral
starter; two different working modes
are selectable by dip-switch:
1) autophase corrector which allows
the actuator to run correctly
independently from the sense of
rotation of the phases
2) phase discriminator which blocks
the actuator and gives a local and
remote alarm in case of incorrect
sense of rotation of the phases.
If, by pressing the button, the
motor does not start, it is
necessary to invert two phases of
the supply line.

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4 - Torque and Position
Setting
Necessary equipment:
a 3 mm hexagonal key.
4.1) VALVE TYPES AND SELECTION OF
SETTING
According to the type of valve to be
operated, the actuator can be
stopped by means of torque or
position limit switches, as detailed in
the following table:
Valve type: Gate valve (solid wedge,
flexible wedge, split wedge), globe,
front seal butterfly valve
Closing: torque
Opening: position
Valve type: ball valve, gate valve
(parallel slide); plug valve
Closing: position
Opening: position
Valve type: linear valves with
back-sealing on stem
Closing: torque or position
Opening: torque
Before any setting operation,
remove the valve stem protection
tube (or the cap). This is to avoid
damage to the external cap nut of
stem protection tube or to the cap,
in case that valve travel is higher
than expected.
Zone B Zone B
Zone A Zone A
Roller Roller
Closing Cam Opening Cam
The cams for the setting of the limit
switches operation have an “A” zone
(for electrical signalling) and a “B” for example:
zone (for position-stopping); the
- range 100% = 1,000 Nm
cams must always come into
- max set = 800 Nm
contact with the roller in zone“A”.
- the index stroke is possible from
25% to 80%:
The following indications are valid for
• with index set at 80%, nominal
valves closing clockwise.
torque = 800 Nm (max set value)
For anti-clockwise closing, the
• with index set at 50%, nominal
wording “closed” should be
torque = 500 Nm (50% of the
replaced by “open” and vice versa.
”range 100%“ value).
4.2) VALVE STOPPING ADJUSTMENT
BY TORQUE LIMITATION
For a correct adjustment of the
The torque limiting device can
output torque, it is necessary to
always operate during closing and
know the value of the torque
opening strokes.
required for closing or opening the
valve: a slightly higher torque value
The nominal output torque of the
has then to be set.
actuator is indicated on the
name-plate of the control group; the
Normally this operation is performed
setting of the torque is possible
by the valve manufacturer
from 25% to 100% both in closing
while testing the motorized valve;
and in opening.
the set value must be slightly
higher than the value required by
the valve to obtain perfect
tightness.
Screw Graduated Scale
If no setting has been made or if the
Index actuator has to be installed on an
existing valve, the torque limiting
Screw device should be set at a
percentage value equal to the ratio
between the value recommended
by the valve manufacturer and the
actuator nominal torque.
For example:
recommended value: 150 mKg
The value to be set can be read in
actuator nominal torque: 250 mKg
percentage by means of the index
on the graduated scale. To set 150
percentage value to be set = 60%
the desired torque value, it is 250
sufficient to manually operate the
screw which will increase or Electrical signalling: after the above
procedures, the valve is set
decrease the rating value.
for stopping by torque in closing;
Important: in case of actuators it is now necessary to set the
with reduced nominal torque, where cams for electrical signalling.
the ”max set“ (max setting torque) is
lower than the ”range 100%“ value Bring the valve to a closed position.
shown on the label, the index stroke
is reduced by Biffi by means of a
suitable spacer. The scale is
anyway always valid and referred to
the ”range 100%“ value;

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4.3) VALVE STOPPING ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the lock screw of the closing
cam and rotate it until switches CS1
and CS2 are operated by zone “A”
of the cam (see previous figures).
Lock the cam in this position.
Electrically bring the valve to a
partially open position.
Electrically operate the valve in
closing until the actuator
automatically stops, by means of
the torque limiting device.
Verify that limit switches CS1 and
CS2 have been operated by the
cam and that they have actually
been tripped.
Roller Arm
Screw
Roller
0,5 to 1 mm
Zone A Clearance
Position of the cam when the
actuator stops by the intervention
of the torque limiting device: the
roller is operated by zone “A” of
the cam.
Check that a 0.5 to 1 mm clearance
is left between the roller arm and
the screw.
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Repeat the adjustment if the
contrary occurs.
Alternatively, taking into
consideration a valve to be stopped
by torque in opening, the above
description is valid by replacing the
term “close” with “open” and
vice-versa and adopting the
symbols of the opening zone as
indicated in previous figures.
IN OPENING BY POSITION LIMIT
Electrically operate the valve until it
comes to a nearly open position.
Complete the valve opening
manoeuvre manually making sure
the desired position is reached.
When the valve is completely open,
rotate the handwheel by a few turns
in closing direction (number of turns
depending on the dimension of the
valve and the stem thread pitch);
this is to compensate the possibility
of overstroke due to inertia.
Loosen the lock screw of the
opening cam and rotate it until OT/P
switch is operated by zone “B” of
the cam (see previous figures). Lock
the cam in this position. Electrically
bring the valve to a partially closed
position.
Electrically operate the valve in
opening until the actuator
automatically stops.
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Ensure the correct setting by
verifying that the number of
handwheel turns to reach the
completely opening position are the
same as those previously done.
With the valve stopped against the
opening mechanical stops check
that the cam is still in operating
position of switch OT/P.
Repeat the adjustement if the
contrary occurs.
Check that limit switches OS1 and
OS2 have actually been tripped.
Swing Lever
Lock
Screw Screw
Zone B
Roller
Opening Cam
Position of the cam when the
actuator stops due to the
intervention of position limit switch.
The roller is operated from zone “B”
of the cam (previous figures). Check
that the roller arm pushes the screw
and operates the actuating lever; the
stopping and the position signalling
is obtained.
Electrical signalling of open valve: the
adjustment has already been carried
out together with the positioning of
the cam which causes the automatic
stopping of the actuator.
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4.4) VALVE STOPPING ADJUSTMENT
IN CLOSING BY POSITION LIMIT
Electrically operate the valve until it
comes to a nearly closed position.
Manually bring the valve to the
completely closed position by
rotating the handwheel clockwise.
Loosen the lock screw of the closing
cam and rotate the cam until the
limit switch operates CT/P, by
means of zone “B” of the same cam
(previous figures). Lock the cam in
this position. Electrically bring the
valve to a partially open position.
Electrically operate the valve in
closing until the actuator
automatically stops: check the valve
disk position or the marks on the
valve.
Swing Lever
Lock
Screw Zone B Screw
Roller
Closing Cam
Position of the cam when the
actuator stops due to the
intervention of the position limit
switch. The roller is operated by
zone “B” of the cam (previous
figures).
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Check that the roller arm pushes the 5.1) SETTING OF THE TRIP POINT OF
screw and operates the actuating CS, OS, IAS, IBS LIMIT SWITCHES
lever; the stopping and the position
signalling is obtained. Necessary equipment: a 2.5 mm
hexagonal key.
Electrical signalling of closed valve:
the adjustment has already been For particular service needs, in
carried out together with the certain cases the setting of some
positioning of the cam which causes switches must be slightly delayed in
the automatic stopping of the respect to the others.
actuator.
Check that limit switches CS1 and
CS2 have actually been tripped.
Repeat the adjustment if the
contrary occurs.
5 - Setting the Trip Point
of the Auxiliary Limit
Switches
1
Necessary equipment: a 3 mm
hexagonal key.
The auxiliary switch group, in the
With a 2.5 mm hexagonal key
standard version, consists of two pairs
adjust the screw of the blade
of switches: IAS1 and IAS2; IBS1 and
springs operating the switches
IBS2. Each pair is actuated by a single
(detail 1): by turning clockwise the
cam, therefore the tripping of each pair
adjustment screw a delayed tripping
of switches is simultaneous.
is obtained, by turning it
anti-clockwise an advanced tripping
However, the tripping of each pair is obtained.
of switches is adjustable at any point
along the valve stroke.
Caution: do not rotate the
adjustment screw more than 3 turns
from its rest position to avoid
damages to the lever. The checking
of the trip settings is made by
comparing the tripping point
difference by means of two
ohmmeters connected to the two
concerned switches.
The tripping of each pair of switches is
obtained by having the corresponding
cam act on the relevant actuating lever.
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Setting of the Local
Position Dial Indicator
INDEX
1) Adjustment of the closing indication
2) Adjustment of the opening indication
1 - Adjustment of the
Closing Indication
Bring the valve to closed position.
Remove the cover of the switches box.
Turn the lower indicator disk (white)
until the “CLOSED” indication is vertical
heading downwards.
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2 - Adjustment of the
Opening Indication
Automatically bring the valve in
completely open position.
Turn the upper indicator disk
(transparent) until the “OPEN” indication
is vertical heading downwards.
During this last operation be careful not
to displace the lower disk.
Assemble the cover of the switches
box without fixing it, and check that
the “CLOSED” indication on the
indicator disk coincide exactly with the
arrow on the cover.
Correct any possible differences, as
previously described.
Assemble the cover of the switches
box without fixing it and check that
the “OPEN” indication on the indicator
disk coincide exactly with the arrow on
the cover.
Correct any possible differences, as
previously described.
Fix the switches box cover making sure
that the O-ring is in its place.
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CHAPTER 5 Without disconnecting the ohmmeter,

operate the actuator, bring the valve
Setting of the Resistive-Type to the automatic opening position and
Position Transmitter take note of the transmitter resistance
value in this position.

Subtract from this value the resistance

value previously set at closed valve
position: the resistance range value thus
obtained (referred to the actual valve
stroke), is to be used for the correct
adjustment of the equipment controlled
by the transmitter.

If necessary, in order to optimize the

output value from the transmitter, it is
1 2 3 4 5 possible to change the reduction ratio of
the gearing that drives the transmitter.

Legenda:

1: Transmitter

2: Transmitter arm

3: Transmitter pinion

4: Multigear wheel

5: Current position transmitter

The position transmitter is supplied

with the full scale value required in
the order.

Lift the transmitter arm and rotate the Loosen the locking screw of the
The value of the actual resistance transmitter slide adjustment shaft until transmitter arm.
transmitted according to the valve the ohmmeter indicates a value
stroke can vary from 75% to 100% corresponding to about 5% of the
of the nominal full scale value; the transmitter full scale value.
correct operation of the equipments
driven by the potentiometer is
however ensured by the adjustable Note: the indication of the transmitter
devices on all equipment controlled total resistance is stamped on its
by the transmitter. enclosure.
Electrically operate the valve in
closing direction until the actuator
automatically stops.
Connect an ohmmeter to the
terminals which link the zero and
the transmitter slide.

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Caution: The arm is loaded by an transmitter pinion to the desired

internal spring that will return to multigear wheel: the larger gear expands
its rest position as soon as the locking the range of the output value and the
screw is loosened. smaller gear reduces it.
This small spring device assures that the Insert the hexagonal key into the arm
transmitter pinion is always locking screw, rotate the bush by
well engaged with the multigear wheel, approximately half a turn and fix the bush
thus obtaining reduced gear back-lash in this position.
and easier adjustment.

Repeat the previous operations to check

the new output values.

Slide the transmitter arm on the

supporting bar and engage the

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CHAPTER 6 Drill a hole on the housing

(max dia.= 2 mm), passing through the
Seal Application to the M6 threaded hole of the enclosure
Electrical Enclosures cover.

A safety seal can be applied to the limit

switch enclosure to prevent the removal Attention: When drilling the hole, be
of the cover by non-authorized careful not to damage the threads of the
personnel. M6 hole.

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CHAPTER 7 The actuator is fitted with oil plugs (parts

1, 2 and 3), so that for any assembly on
Lubrication the valve at least one oil plug is located
on top of the housing and one on the
bottom.
INDEX A spherical head lubricator (part 4) is
fitted on the coupling block for the
1) Lubrication inspection proper greasing of the inside thrust or
sliding bearings.
2) Lubrication tables
The actuator is supplied filled with oil and
3) Comparison table of approved greased where necessary.
lubricant substitutes
ACTUATOR OIL QUANTITY
SIZE (lt)

05C 0.7

3 1C 1.8
2C 3.1
4C 4.0
8C 6.5
16C 13.0

2
1 - Lubrication Inspection
In normal working conditions, the
1 lubricating oil has practically an indefinite
lifespan. In case it is necessary to top up
to the max. oil level, the same type of
lubricant should be used.

2 - Lubrication Tables
3

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND LUBRICANT TYPES:

4 Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature

from -30°C to +85°C from -60°C to +65°C

OIL: OIL:
ISO viscosity grade VG 150 ISO viscosity grade VG 46
Viscosity: Viscosity:

1 Engler (at 50°C) 18-22°E Engler (at 50°C) 5.5-6.7°E

cSt (at 40°C) 135-165 cSt cSt (at 40°C) 41.4-50.5 cSt

GREASE: GREASE:
ISO viscosity grade X1 (EP1) FUCHS FN20
2 4

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3 - Comparison Table of
Approved Lubricant
Substitutes

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND LUBRICANT TYPES:

Ambient temperature: Ambient Temperature:
from -30°C to +85°C from -60°C to +65°C

OIL MANUFACTURER OIL MANUFACTURER

ISO viscosity grade VG 150 ISO viscosity grade VG 46

AGIP BLASIA 150 SHELL HD75W/90

AMOCO PERMAGEAR EP SYNECO WINTER PLUS
LUBRICANT 150
BP ENERGOL GR-XP 150
CHEVRON NL GEAR
COMPOUNG 150
ELF REDUCTELF SP 150
ESSO SPARTAN EP 150
GULF EP LUBRICANT HP 150
IP IP MELLANA OIL 150
MOBIL MOBILGEAR 629
SHELL OMALA OIL 150
TEXACO MEROPA
LUBRICANT 150
TOTAL CARTER EP 150

GREASE MANUFACTURER GREASE MANUFACTURER

ISO viscosity grade X1 (EP1)

AGIP GR MU/EP1 AGIP FN 20/00

BP LTX 1 TEXACO LOW TEMPERATURE
GREASE EP
ELF EPEXA 1
ESSO BEACON EP1

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CHAPTER 8
Maintenance
INDEX
1) Standard maintenance
2) Special maintenance
1 - Standard Maintenance
“C” actuators should not require
maintenance even after long periods of
operation in the most unfavourable
conditions.
They are designed to perform more
operations than actually requested on
any type of plant.
It is however advisable to check the
actuator periodically by the following
simple procedures:
1.1) if the stem is external, check that
the valve stem is clean and
lubricated. If not, clean it and
lubricate it in order to prevent
damages to the threaded bush.
1.2) Check that the internal components
of the coupling block are well
lubricated, by means of the
spherical head lubricator.
1.3) Check that there is no oil leakage
from the housing, due to accidental
damage; the oil level should be
approx. 20 mm. from the top of the
housing.
1.4) Check the external part of the
actuator, to verify possible damages
(breakage of the handwheel, of the
manual de-clutch lever, of the glass
of the local position indicator dial,
bending of the indicator rod);
restore the actuator to its original
condition.
1.5) Re-paint the areas where the paint
might have come off (after removing
all rust), especially if the actuator is
installed in chemically aggressive or
saline environments.
1.6) Check that the nuts and bolts fixing
the actuator to the valve are tightly
secured; if necessary re-tighten with
a dynamometric key (for the
tightening torque see installation,
chapt. 2).
1.7) For a particularly severe actuator
service, the standard maintenance
operations must be carried out
more frequently, as shown by the
standard maintenance card of the
plant where the actuator operates.
1.8) If the actuator operation is not
frequent, periodically carry out
electrical and manual operations
(only if allowed by the working
conditions of the plant).
2 - Special Maintenance
Approx. every 3 years, according to the
scheduled maintenance of the plant
where the actuator operates, it is
necessary:
- to check the electrical enclosures and
all components therein;
- to replace the O-rings;
- to replace the oil if the actuator
operates in severe working conditions
either due to frequency of operation or
high temperature conditions.

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CHAPTER 9 2 - The Motor Cannot

Trouble Shooting Unseat the Valve

2.1) Try to unseat the valve by means of

manual operation.
INDEX
2.2) After unseating it, try to make the
1) The actuator does not work actuator work electrically.
electrically

2) The motor cannot unseat the valve 3 - The Motor Is Very Hot
and Does not Start
3) The motor is very hot and does not
start
3.1) Wait until the motor cools down and
the normally closed contact of the Loosen the security dowel of the
4) The actuator works electrically without
thermal switch automatically resets. handwheel.
operating the valve
3.2) When the motor is cold, check the
5) Excessive torque for the valve
continuity of the terminals
operation; the motor overheats during
connected to the thermal switch.
operation
3.3) Check that the number of
6) Incorrect valve seating
operations per hour and their
duration is suitable for the actuator
7) Jammed valve in closed position
service (S2 or S4, see motor
name-plate or test certificate
8) The actuator does not stop in fully
attached to the actuator).
open or closed position
3.4) Check that the valve operating time
9) The actuator does not give a signal in
does not exceed the original
closed position and continues to
opening time.
re-start
3.5) ALWAYS check the cause of Remove the handwheel.
Important: If during trouble shooting the
abnormal overheating.
valve must not be actuated, be sure that
the engagement lever is locked in the
“handwheel operation” position.
4 - The Actuator Works
Electrically without
1 - The Actuator Does not Operating the Valve
Work Electrically
4.1) Check that the manual de-clutch
lever is not stuck in manual
1.1) Check the supply or control voltage
operation position.
values and compare them with the
data on the name-plate of the
4.2) Check that the valve is working in
motor and actuator.
manual operation; if not, it is
1.2) Check the wiring diagram and the
necessary to check the manual
continuity of the power and control
control area.
connections.
1.3) Check the continuity of the motor
Remove all the fixing screws of the
phases.
upper cover.
1.4) If there is a phase discriminator,
reverse two phases of the supply
line.

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Remove the upper cover handwheel
sleeve unit.
4 Proceeding with the assembly, follow the
1
3 rotate continuously the handwheel in
2 anticlockwise direction, until the bar is
Check that the manual drive
mechanism (1) frees itself from the
engagement fork (2). Also check
that the engagement sleeve (3) runs
freely on the drive sleeve (4).
If not, it is necessary to check the
kinematic chain of the actuator
gears (1st reduction-worm gear-
worm wheel).
Proceeding with the assembly,
follow the reverse order of the
disassembly.
Make sure that there are no foreign
bodies. Pay attention not to damage
the O-ring seals.
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Remove the closure plug.
With pliers, draw out the nylon bar. To
facilitate the extraction of the nylon bar,
we suggest to continuously rotate the
handwheel clockwise until the bar is
completely removed.
Remove the handwheel.
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3
4
Check that the manual drive mechanism (1)
frees itself from the engagement fork (2).
Also check that the engagement sleeve (3)
runs freely on the drive sleeve (4).
If not, it is necessary to check the
kinematic chain of the actuator gears
(1st reduction-worm gear-worm wheel).
reverse order of the disassembly; to
reinsert the nylon bar we suggest to
completely inserted.
Make sure that there are no foreign
bodies.
Pay attention not to damage the O-ring
seals.
Only for 16C:
Drain the oil out of the gearbox by
removing the lower oil plug.
Loosen the security dowel of the
handwheel.
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Remove the handwheel and the key,
from the shaft (worm shaft).
Remove the side flange by releasing its
fixing screws, paying attention not to
damage or loose the O-ring seals.
Extract the handwheel shaft (worm
shaft).
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Remove the fixing screws of the upper
cover and take the cover off.
Remove the worm gear from the driving
bush.
2
4 intervention of the torque limit switch
1 torque of the actuator by adjusting
3 intervention of the position limit
Check that the manual drive mechanism (1)
frees itself from the engagement
fork (2). Also check that the engagement
sleeve (3) runs freely on the drive
sleeve (4). If not, it is necessary to check
the kinematic chain of the actuator gears
(1st reduction-worm gear-worm wheel).
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reverse order of the disassembly. Make
sure that there are no foreign bodies,
especially in the bearings. Pay attention
not to damage the O-ring seals.
5 - Excessive Torque for
the Valve Operation;
the Motor Overheats
during Operation
5.1) Clean, lubricate and check the valve
stem.
5.2) Valve packing too tight: loosen the
gland bolt nuts.
5.3) Coupling type “A”: tight fit between
bush and stem: increase the thread
clearance on the drive coupling.
5.4) Coupling type “B1”, “B2”, “B3”, and
“B4”: ensure that there are no axial
forces on the valve stem by leaving
an adequate axial clearance
between the stem and the drive
bush. Also check that any
transmission shafts, universal joints
or bulkheads passages have
sufficient lubrication and check that
the transmission shafts are not bent.
5.5) Check that the internal valve trim or
the reducer gears are well lubricated
and not damaged.
6 - Incorrect Valve Seating
6.1) Valves which are stopped by the
in closing: increase the output
the torque limit switch.
6.2) Valves which are stopped by the
switches in closing: check that the
valve reaches its seat position; then
re-adjust the setting of the limit
switches.
6.3) The internal trims of the valve may
be damaged.
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7 - Jammed Valve in
Closed Position
7.1) Check that the opening electric
signal corresponds to the rotation of
the actuator in the opening
operation.
7.2) Try to move the valve from the
jammed condition by the manual
operation.
7.3) Utilise the lost motion on the manual
operation by using the “Hammer
Blow” effect between handwheel
and drive sleeve.
7.4) In case this inconvenience occurs
on globe valves: loosen the fixing
screws between the coupling block
and valve and act as per previous
point.
CHAPTER 10
Recommended Spare
Parts and Sectional
Drawings
INDEX
1) Commissioning spare parts kits
2) Recommended spare parts for two
years’ operation
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Stop in Fully Open or Give a Signal in Closed
Closed Position Position and Continues
to Re-start
8.1) Check the exact position of the limit
This problem normally occurs on
switch cams.
motorised wedge gate valves controlled
by a continuous signal and is generally
8.2) Make sure that the operating cams
due to an incorrect positioning of the
are securely fixed to their shaft.
valve gate caused by the difference
between the torque limiting adjustment
8.3) Check the correct electrical
effected with no pressure (or in the
operation of the torque/position limit
factory with a new valve) and the
switch (CT/P and OT/P).
adjustment effectively required in
working conditions. In this case the valve
8.4) Check that the control cables are
gate does not complete the stroke and
connected to the torque and
the electric control group device, for the
position limit switches (CT/P and
mechanical irreversibility at the end of
OT/P) as shown on the wiring
the stroke, is not engaged.
diagram.
It is necessary to re-adjust the torque
8.5) Check the functioning of the
value, possibly increasing the value
kinematic chain operating the
which is set on the torque limit switch
torque/position limit switches (CT/P
dial. Check if the signal adjustment is still
and OT/P).
correct.
1 - Commisssioning Spare 2 - Recommended Spare
Parts Kits Parts for Two-Years’
Operation
Size Code
05C SPC005/001
Please refer to the marked-up part list on
1C SPC010/001 the next pages exploded drawings.
2C SPC020/001
4C SPC040/001
Important: for any order of spare parts,
8C SPC080/001
the serial number of the actuator must
16C SPC160/001 be specified.
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ITEM Q.ty DESCRIPTION MATERIAL • SPARE PARTS ITEM Q.ty DESCRIPTION MATERIAL • SPARE PARTS
1 1 Electric Motor - • 49 1 Control Group -
2 4 Screw Carbon Steel 50 4 Screw Stainless Steel
3 1 Motor Pinion Alloy Steel 51 1 Heater -
4 1 Circlip Carbon Steel 52 1 Additional Control Group -
7 1 Gear Carbon Steel 53 1 Terminal Board Group -
9 1 Worm Gear Group - 54 1 Dial Indicator Group -
10 1 Motor Gasket Fiber 55 2 O-ring NBR Rubber •
11 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 56 8 Screw Carbon Steel
13 1 Lever Aluminium 57 1 Control Group Cover -
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14 1 Pin Carbon Steel 58 1 Position Transmission Device Brass

15 2 Oil Plug - 59 1 Wiring Loom Holder -
16 1 Fork Brass 60 2 Screw Carbon Steel
17 1 Worm Wheel Sliding Washer Carbon Steel 61 1 Thrust Block Assembly -

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18 1 Worm Wheel Bronze 62 2 Screw Carbon Steel
19 1 Hand-Auto Finger - 63 2 Washer Carbon Steel

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20 1 Hollow Shaft Assembly - 64 1 Seal Ring NBR Rubber •

21 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 66 1 Fork Actuator Return Spring Carbon Steel
26 1 Handwheel Aluminium 69 1 Housing Aluminium
27 1 Stem Protection Tube Carbon Steel 71 1 Handwheel Fastening Ring Nylon
32 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 72 1 Ring Plug Carbon Steel
37 1 Data Plate Stainless Steel 73 1 Bearing Support Carbon Steel
38 4 Column Stainless Steel 74 1 Auto Lever Pin Alloy Steel
39 1 Bearing Carbon Steel 75 1 Screw Carbon Steel
40 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 76 1 Handwheel Bush Nylon
41 1 Worm Gear Cover Aluminium 77 1 Screw Carbon Steel
42 2 Screw Carbon Steel 78 1 Circlip Stainless Steel
43 2 Washer Carbon Steel 79 1 Circlip Stainless Steel
44 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 80 1 Axial Bearing Carbon Steel
45 1 Torque Transmission Device - 81 1 Circlip Carbon Steel

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46 1 Torque Handle Aluminium 82 1 Circlip Carbon Steel
47 1 Screw Stainless Steel 83 1 O-ring NBR Rubber •
48 1 Position Control Gear Train -

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C#1C through 8C table 2
RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED
ITEM Q.ty DESCRIPTION MATERIAL • SPARE PARTS ITEM Q.ty DESCRIPTION MATERIAL • SPARE PARTS
1 1 Electric Motor - • 39 1 Bearing Carbon Steel
2 4 Screw Carbon Steel 40 1 O-ring NBR Rubber •
3 1 Motor Pinion Alloy Steel 41 1 Worm Gear Cover Aluminium
4 1 Circlip Carbon Steel 42 2 Screw Carbon Steel
5 2 Screw Carbon Steel 43 2 Washer Carbon Steel
6 2 Washer Carbon Steel 44 2 O-ring NBR Rubber •
7 1 Gear Carbon Steel 45 1 Torque Transmission Device -
8 1 Roller Bearing Locking Nut Carbon Steel 46 1 Torque Handle Aluminium
9 1 Worm Gear Group - 47 1 Screw Stainless Steel
“C” Series Actuators

10 1 Motor Gasket Fiber 48 1 Position Control Gear Train -

11 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 49 1 Control Group -
12 1 Washer Nylon 50 4 Screw Carbon Steel
13 1 Lever Aluminium 51 1 Heater -

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14 1 Pin Carbon Steel 52 1 Additional Control Group -
15 3 Oil Plug - 53 1 Terminal Board Group -

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16 1 Fork Device Assembly - 54 1 Dial Indicator Group -

17 1 Worm Wheel Sliding Washer Carbon Steel 55 2 O-ring NBR Rubber •
18 1 Worm Wheel Bronze 56 8 Screw Carbon Steel
19 1 Hand-Auto Finger - 57 1 Control Group Cover -
20 1 Hollow Shaft Assembly - 58 1 Position Transmission Device -
21 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 59 1 Wiring Loom Holder -
22 1 Seal Ring NBR Rubber • 60 2 Screw Carbon Steel
23 1 Handwheel Washer Nylon 61 1 Thrust Block Assembly -
24 1 Manual Drive Bush Carbon Steel 62 4 Screw Carbon Steel
25 1 Key Carbon Steel 63 4 Washer Carbon Steel
26 1 Handwheel Carbon Steel 64 1 Seal Ring NBR Rubber •
27 1 Stem Protection Tube Carbon Steel 65 1 Fork Actuator Alloy Steel
28 4 Screw Carbon Steel 66 1 Fork Actuator Return Spring Carbon Steel
29 4 Washer Carbon Steel 67 1 Screw Carbon Steel

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30 1 Shoulder Washer Carbon Steel 68 1 Washer Nylon
31 1 Sliding Washer Nylon 69 1 Housing Aluminium
32 1 O-ring NBR Rubber • 75 2 Screw (only for 8C) Carbon Steel
33 1 Cover Aluminium 76 1 Handwheel Bush (only for 8C) Bronze
34 1 Screw Carbon Steel 86 2 Bush (only for 4C) Steel+Bronze+Teflon
35 1 Washer Carbon Steel 86 1 Bush (only for 8C) Steel+Bronze+Teflon
36 1 Worm Wheel Shoulder Plate Carbon Steel 87 1 Bearing (only for 8C) Carbon Steel
37 1 Data Plate Stainless Steel 88 1 ULT/PB Plug (only for 8C) Aluminium
38 4 Column Stainless Steel 89 1 Plug Gasket (only for 8C) Fiber

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table 2
C#1C through 8C

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C-IM-E Rev.1
A.C./Grafiche Malvezzi/3.000/11.95

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