Flowserve RG Series Standard Actuator Jackscrew Override User Manual

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User Instructions RG Series Standard Actuator - AXENIM0123-00 12/09

4 Hydraulic Override

Hydraulic overrides on Automax heavy duty actuators pro-

vides a low effort, high thrust in compact sized override, for

manually operating the actuator. The hydraulic overrides are

single acting on the SR models and double acting on the DA

actuator for efficient, automatic operation. These are available

on models RG3 through RG8.

The hydraulic override consists of a power pack with hand

operated high pressure pump connected by SS tubing, to hy-

draulic cylinder, mounted on spring module on SR models

and on the torque module, on the DA models.

The hydraulic override provides adequate thrust to output the

rated torque on DA models, and required valve torque output

for the operation of SR models.

4.1 Installation

Automax standard hydraulic overrides are provided as a com-

plete integral component of the heavy duty actuator. Hydraulic

override is shipped with the cylinders mounted to the actuator

and bypass/vent valves installed on the pressure cylinders.

The power pack is selected, factory fitted and connected, as

per the application. No additional customer installation is re-

quired. See Automax Heavy Duty IOM (FCD AXENIM0121) for

instructions on installing Heavy Duty actuator into service.

4.2 Install hydraulic override onto existing heavy

duty Spring Return actuator (see Fig.: 2)

4.2.1 Disconnect air pressure and electrical power from ac-

tuator.

4.2.2 Remove the end cover plate, retaining the O-ring on

the Spring Module end.

4.2.3 Thread in the studs (1), from the override mounting

kit, into the thrust base and insert the Hydraulic Cylin-

der into the Spring Module to mate the cylinder flange

inner face to the thrust base, keeping the air venting

plug to the top (see Fig.: 1 ).

3.4 Operation

Manual Operation (In the absence of pneumatic pressure

only)

3.4.1 Turn the 3 way valves on the pressure module to vent the

cylinder ports to atmosphere. Ensure all vent valves are

in vent position. Number of these valves varies as per the

actuator type (DA/DD/SR).

3.4.2 Rotate the hand wheel on the manual override until the

position indicator on the manual override agrees with the

valve position.

NOTE: The position indicator on the manual override
indicates actuator/valve position only when the hand
wheel is engaged. (Position indicator shows ‘SHUT’ in
full CW position and ‘OPEN’ in full CCW position)

3.4.3 Engage worm shaft by pulling out the lock pin and ro-

tate the engage-disengage lever 90 degrees till the spring

loaded lock pin drops into the indexed position. Operate

hand wheel to turn the gear override. Follow instructions

on gearbox to engage the worm shaft.

3.4.4 Manually operate the actuator by turning the hand wheel.

See direction markings on the gearbox and turn the hand

wheel accordingly to open/shut the valve.

3.5 Restoring Automatic Operation

3.5.1 Operate hand wheel to desired valve position. This should

be fail safe position, for a spring return actuator.

3.5.2 Pull out the lock pin of the declutch mechanism, out of

locking position, and turn the lever to Disengage the

worm shaft from the wheel. Turn the lever until the lock

pin sits into the indexed position. It may be necessary to

rotate the hand wheel back & forth at the same time the

declutching handle is lifted, to relieve the load on the

declutching pin.

3.5.3 Turn the 3 way valves, on the pressure module ports to

connect cylinder ports to air supply pressure.

3.5.4 Operate actuator normally with pneumatic pressure sup-

ply.

CAUTION! The gearbox override on a spring return ac-
tuator shall not be disengaged while the spring is un-
der compression. Engagement and disengagement of
the worm shaft of the override gearbox should be done
only at the Fail Safe condition of the actuator.

Fig.: 1 Insert Hydraulic Cylinder

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