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WARNING
CAUTION
Note: Alerts user to pertinent facts and conditions.
Although DANGER and WARNING hazards are related to personal injury, and
CAUTION hazards are associated with equipment or property damage, it should be
understood that operation of damaged equipment could, under certain operational
conditions, result in degraded process system performance leading to personal injury
or death. Therefore, comply fully with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices.
The Lin-E-Aire
The opening, closing or throttling of the valve plug in the valve body is accomplished by
varying the air pressure to the diaphragm in the actuator. This pressure is transmitted
from a control device, which may be controlling pressure, liquid level, temperature or
ow.
Two types of actuators are used for process control, the choice of either depends upon
the valve action desired in case of air supply failure. There are two types.
Air-to-Lower - Termination Nos. 220 through 223, 240 through 244, Figure 1. In this
type of actuator, air pressure moves the push rod downward compressing the spring.
In the event of air failure, the push rod moves to its extreme upward position.
Air-to-Raise - Termination Nos. 230, 231, 233, 250 through 254, Figure 2. In this type
of actuator, air pressure moves the push rod upward compressing the spring. In the
event of air failure, the push rod moves to its extreme downward position.
Information in this manual is intended only to assist our customers
in the efcient operation of our equipment. Use of this manual for
any other purpose is specically prohibited and its contents are not
Hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
Hazards which could result in personal injury.
Hazards which could result in equipment or property damage.
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Valve Actuators are used for automatic operation of the control valve.
DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC
P.O. BOX 373 • MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360, U.S.A.
Thus, by selection of actuator and control valve plug action, either push-to-close or
push-to-open, the control valve will either open or close on failure of air pressure to
diaphragm.
The spring and diaphragm are completely enclosed to protect them from dust, dirt
and other foreign matter. Spring adjustments are made with a ball bearing spring
adjustment sleeve. Diaphragm and spring assembly may easily be removed for
replacement or substitution.
The construction and operating range are listed on the data plate mounted on actuator.
Actuator size and spring are selected to meet the requirements of the application. In
service the actuator should create full travel of the valve plug when the pressure range
indicated on data plate is applied. This pressure range is most generally 3 to 15 psi (20
to 100 kPa), but other ranges are available.
For precise control of valve plug position or where two valves are to be operated in
sequence by one control device, a W.E. Anderson valve positioner, Catalog Number
100N or 165, is recommended.
MODEL CHART
Example2 00 1 V A 3 2 -230-LO 2001VA32-230-LO
Conguration 2
3
Valve Body
Action
Connection
Size
00
01
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Valve SeatV
Valve Plug
Type
Valve Body
Material
W
A
L
S
N
1
3
4
2-way
3-way
Push-to-close
Push-to-open (2-way only)
1/2˝ NPT
3/4˝ NPT
1˝ NPT
1-1/4˝ NPT
1-1/2˝ NPT (or ange with LRF or HRF option)
2˝ NPT (or Flange with LRF or HRF option)
2-1/2˝ Flange (see options)
3˝ ange (see options)
4˝ ange (see options)
Single seat (2-way only)
Double seat (3-way only)
Linear
Linear needle (2000 to 2002 only)
Equal percentage (2000 to 2005 only)
Equal percentage needle (2000 to 2002 only)
Ductile iron
Bronze
316 SS
Trim Material2316 SS
Actuator220
221
222
223
230
231
233
Needle Plug
Port Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
OptionsA
Air-to-lower, 20 in
Air-to-lower, 45 in
Air-to-lower, 45 in
Air-to-lower, 80 in
Air-to-raise, 20 in2 (2-way only)
Air-to-raise, 45 in
Air-to-raise, 80 in
1/8˝ for type N valve plug
3/16˝ for type N valve plug
1/4˝ for type N valve plug
5/16˝ for type N valve plug
3/8˝ for type N valve plug
1/32˝ for type L valve plug
1/16˝ for type L valve plug
3/32˝ for type L valve plug
Frame: Cast iron, baked enamel nish.
Diaphragm Case: Steel, baked enamel nish.
Diaphragm: Buna-n-rubber, nylon reinforced.
Range Spring: Plated spring steel.
Range Spring Seat: Plated steel.
Adjusting Screw: Plated cold rolled steel.
Push Rod: Plated steel.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LIMITS
-32 to 150°F (-36 to 66°C).
MAXIMUM ACTUATOR AIR PRESSURE
Refer to Table 3.
AIR CONNECTION: 1/4˝ female NPT.
MAXIMUM STROKE
Refer to Table 3.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
When working on the Actuator/Valve assembly, disconnect the air
or power supply to the actuator. Spring return actuators/valves
may change position if power fails or is removed. Never insert any object or body part
into the valve body. Severe injury may occur.
Mounting - The Lin-E-Aire
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Valve Actuator is normally furnished mounted on a valve
body. Follow the valve body instructions when installing the control valve in the pipeline.
Clearance should be left above and below the control valve to permit removal of
actuator and valve plug. Removal clearance dimensions are specied in the control
valve instructions, as well as installation instructions. The actuator will sometimes be
shipped alone for eld mounting on a valve body. Mount actuator as outlined in the
control valve instructions.
Pneumatic Connections - Connect the input pressure to the 1/4˝ female NPT port
on the top of an air-to-lower actuator or under the diaphragm casing on an air-to-raise
actuator, Figure 3 or 4. Either pipe or tubing may be used for the air line. The input
pressure must not exceed the limits listed under the specications.
When there is a long distance between the actuator and the control device which
produces the input pressure, or when a large actuator size is required, there may be
excessive transmission lag in the control signal. A W.E. Anderson Valve Positioner,
Catalog Number 100N or 165, can be used to reduce the lag. If a valve positioner
is included with the actuator, connections between the positioner and actuator are
made at the factory. Refer to the valve positioner instructions for additional connection
Figure 3: Mounting dimension for air-to-lower actuator
STANDARD ACTUATOR IN [MM]
Term.
Part
No.
No.XY
220
15S620
222
15S622
240
15S640
242
15S642
244
15S644
OPERATION
Check Valve Travel - The actuator spring has been selected to meet the requirements
of the application and has been adjusted at the factory to the pressure range stamped
on the data plate. The spring has a constant rate of compression, and adjustments
shift the pressure span up or down to make stem travel coincide with this pressure
range. When in service, the actuator should yield the required travel when pressure
range stamped on data plate is applied. This diaphragm pressure range is generally 3
to 15 psi (20 to 100 kPa), but other ranges may be used.
When the actuator is completely installed and connected to the control device, it should
be checked with normal working line pressure conditions for correct travel. Apply the
pressure range listed on the data plate to the actuator. Note that travel indicator should
have moved the distance marked on indicator plate, Figure 5.
Adjusting Actuator Range
Note: When using this procedure, be sure that the valve is operating under normal
line pressure conditions.
Air-to-Lower Actuator
1. Slowly increase input pressure until stem just begins to move. Stem motion can be
accurately detected by feeling stem or push rod as pressure is applied.
WARNING
2. Note input pressure at which stem moves.
3. If input pressure is not the same as lower range value on data plate, spring
adjusting screw must be adjusted. If pressure is high, turn adjusting screw, Figure
6, counterclockwise as viewed from the valve top. If pressure is low, turn adjusting
screw clockwise as viewed from the valve top.
4. Release input pressure and repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3 until stem moves at the lower
range value.
Air-to-Raise Actuator
1. Loosen the four set screws on travel stop collar, Figure 6, collar should move freely
on push rod.
2. Slowly increase input pressure until stem just begins to move. Stem motion can be
accurately detected by feeling stem or push rod as pressure is applied.
WARNING
3. Note input pressure at which stem moves.
4. If input pressure is not the same as lower range value on data plate, spring adjusting
screw must be adjusted. If pressure is high, turn adjusting screw clockwise as
viewed from the valve top. If pressure is low, turn adjusting screw counterclockwise
as viewed from the valve top.
5. Release input pressure and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 until valve stem moves at
lower range value.
6. Apply the upper range value input pressure stamped on data plate. Slide travel
stop collar up on push rod right to yoke and tighten the four set screws.
If valve is used for steam service or where line process is hot, use
visual means of detecting movement to avoid injury.
If valve is used for steam service or where line process is hot, use
visual means of detecting movement to avoid injury.
ADJUSTING
SCREW
The pressure drop across the valve body ports has a direct effect on the actual
operating pressure range. In some instances, the valve operating range may be
different from the indicated range. This is because the pressure conditions in the valve
body are different from those originally specied and for which the control valve has
been set at the factory. If this difference is small, a spring adjustment is all that is
required to obtain correct operating range, refer to Adjusting Actuator Range.
Test Equipment and Tools Required - The only test equipment required for valve
and actuator maintenance is an air supply source, gage and regulator. The tools
required are shown in Table 4.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Actuator
SizeToolSizeUse
AllScrewdriver3/16˝Travel indicator plate
4
Open End
Wrenches
1/4˝
1/2˝
9/16˝
5/8˝
7/8˝
1-1/4˝
1-1/2˝
1-15/16˝
9/16˝
11/16˝
13/16˝
31/32˝
1˝
Table 4
TRAVEL
STOP
AIR-TO-RAISE
Diaphragm casing
mounting screw and
nut
Range spring
adjusting screw
Actuator push rod
TRAVEL
VA
STEM LOCKNUT
INDICATOR
PLATE
TRAVEL
INDICATOR
LVE STEM
Figure 7: Adjusting Valve Plug Travel
Adjusting Valve Plug Travel - The purpose of this procedure is to adjust the length
of valve stem engagement in the push rod so that the travel indicator is at the travel
marks on the indicator plate when valve is fully closed.
Push-to-Close Valve with Air-to-Lower Actuator
1. Apply air pressure to actuator to fully close valve and note location of travel
indicator.
2. If indicator is not at travel marks on plate, Figure 5, measure distance between
indicator and mark.
CAUTION
3. Vent all pressure from actuator.
4. Loosen stem locknut, Figure 7. Grip valve stem near threads, and turn stem to
move valve plug the distance measured in Step 2.
5. Position indicator toward travel indicator plate and tighten valve stem locknut.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until travel indicator is at travel marks when valve is fully
closed.
Note: If pressure range required to obtain full valve plug travel does not agree with
range stamped on data plate, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
Push-to-Close Valve with Air-to-Raise Actuator or Push-to-Open Valve with Air-
to-Lower Actuator
1. Apply air pressure to actuator to fully open valve and note location of travel
indicator.
2. If indicator is not at travel marks on plate, Figure 5, measure distance between
indicator and mark.
CAUTION
3. Loosen stem locknut, Figure 7. Grip valve stem near threads, and turn stem to
move valve plug the distance measured in Step 2.
4. Position indicator toward travel indicator plate and tighten valve stem locknut.
5. Vent all pressure from actuator.
6. Repeat Step 1 through 5 until travel indicator is at travel marks when valve is fully
opened.
Note: If pressure range required to obtain full valve plug travel does not agree with
range stamped on data plate, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
Replacing Actuator Diaphragm
WARNING
Air-to-Lower Actuator
1. Isolates or bypass the control valve in pipe line.
2. Shut off pressure to actuator and disconnect air line.
3. Turn range spring adjusting screw counter-clockwise to relieve all spring
compression.
WARNING
4. Loosen and remove all diaphragm casing mounting bolts, nuts and washer, Figure
8.
5. Lift off upper diaphragm casing from actuator assembly.
6. Remove old diaphragm and discard.
7. Install upper diaphragm casing with new diaphragm on actuator assembly. Fasten
with bolts, nuts and washers removed in Step 4.
8. Reconnect pipe or tubing to pressure connection in upper diaphragm casing.
9. Readjust actuator travel, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
Do not make any adjustments when valve plug is on its seat.
Do not make any adjustment when valve plug is on its seat.
Before attempting any maintenance on control valve, make sure
valve has been relieved of all pressure.
If all spring compression is not relieved, serious injury can occur
when removing upper diaphragm casing.
PLIERS
Air-to-Raise Actuator
1. Isolate or bypass the control valve in pipe line.
2. Shut off pressure to actuator and disconnect air line.
3. Turn range spring adjusting screw clockwise to relieve all spring compression.
WARNING
4. Loosen and remove all diaphragm casing mounting bolts, nuts and washers,
Figure 9.
5. Lift off spring and diaphragm casing from actuator assembly.
6. Remove old diaphragm and discard.
7. Install spring and diaphragm casing with new diaphragm on actuator assembly.
Fasten with bolts, nuts and washers removed in Step 4.
8. Reconnect pipe or tubing to pressure connection in yoke.
9. Readjust actuator travel, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
Changing Actuator Range Spring
Air-to-Lower Actuator
1. Isolate or bypass the control valve in pipe line.
2. Shut off pressure to actuator and disconnect air line.
3. Turn range spring adjusting screw counterclockwise to relieve all spring
compression.
WARNING
4. Loosen and remove all diaphragm casing mounting bolts, nuts and washer, Figure
8.
5. Lift off upper diaphragm casing and diaphragm from actuator assembly.
6. Loosen valve stem locknut just enough to unscrew push rod with push plate from
valve stem.
CAUTION
avoid scoring stem.
7. Remove push rod and push plate with range spring from actuator assembly.
8. Install new range spring with push rod and push plate in actuator assembly.
9. Screw push rod on to valve stem on top of stem locknut and tighten locknut.
10. Install diaphragm casing with diaphragm on actuator assembly. Fasten with the
bolts, nuts and washers removed in Step 4.
11. Reconnect pipe or tubing to pressure connection in upper diaphragm casing.
12. Readjust actuator travel, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
Air-to-Raise Actuator
1. Isolate or bypass the control valve in pipe line.
2. Shut off pressure to actuator and disconnect air line.
3. Turn range spring adjusting screw clockwise to relieve all spring compression.
WARNING
4. Unscrew spring casing with adjusting screw from diaphragm casing, Figure 9.
5. Remove old range spring and install new spring.
6. Screw spring casing with adjusting screw onto diaphragm casing.
7. Reconnect pipe or tubing to pressure connection in yoke.
8. Readjust actuator travel, refer to 3.2 Adjusting Actuator Range.
If all spring compression is not relieved, serious injury can occur
when removing spring and diaphragm casing.
If all spring compression is not relieved, serious injury can occur
when removing upper diaphragm casing.
Do not rotate valve plug on seat ring. It may be necessary to use
pliers to hold valve stem. If necessary, grip stem near threads to
If all spring compression is not relieved, serious injury can occur
when removing spring casing.