NOTICE These instructions are meant to be used with the Dyna-Flo DFR Technical Sales Bulletin as they refer to
Figures and Tables therein. If you do not have the Technical Sales Bulletin, contact Dyna-Flo immediately,
or visit www.dynafl o.com.
Each control valve is factory checked. Check the calibration for the specifi c application, before a valve or actuator is put into service.
It is the intention of this document to provide users with an accurate guide for safe installation and
maintenance of the DFR Actuator. Revisions and updates are available at above mentioned website.
GENERAL
The following instructions are to be thoroughly reviewed and understood prior to installing, operating or performing
maintenance on this equipment. Work on this equipment should be performed by experienced personnel. Throughout
the manual, safety and caution notes appear and must be strictly followed to prevent serious injury or equipment
malfunction.
SCOPE
The actuator confi guration and construction materials were selected to meet particular pressure, temperature, operating medium,
and process fl uid conditions. Some material combinations are limited in their pressure and temperature ranges. Do not apply any
other conditions to the actuator without fi rst contacting your Dyna-Flo sales offi ce.
This manual is written to be a practical and useful guide for maintaining the Dyna-Flo DFR Actuator.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION (For Top-Mounted Handwheel refer to Page 18)
The DFR actuator works by loading pressure on the top side of the diaphragm (Key 23), this loading pressure moves the diaphragm
rod (Key 16) downwards. As the loading pressure is decreased, the spring (Key 14) forces the diaphragm rod upwards.
The spring and diaphragm have been selected to meet a specifi c application requirement, and while in service the actuator should
produce full travel of the valve with the diaphragm pressure indicated on the nameplate (Key 33).
If there is no positioner being used with the control valve, a loading device (such as a 4-way switching valv e) must be used. L oading
devices do not come equipped standard with the actuator. Refer to appropriate positioner instruction manual as required.
SAFETY CAUTION
Only well trained experienced technicians should perform these procedures. Use safe work practices and lock out
procedures when isolating valves and actuators. It is also important to wear the proper protective equipment when
performing any installation or maintenance activity. Use only parts and materials rated for the process being used,
operating conditions, and environmental conditions products will be used in.
To avoid personal injury or installation damage as a result of the sudden release of process pressure or damage to
equipment, do not install the actuator assembly where service conditions could exceed the limits stated in this manual,
sales bulletin or on the equipment nameplates. Use government codes, accepted industry standards and good piping
practices, and select proper pressure-relieving equipment for protection of your installation. Always be aware of
fl ammable process and instrument gas.
Always be aware of the hazards of actuators, especially spring-loaded actuators. Be sure that the actuator is
de-energized or in the failed position before performing any maintenance procedure.
These actuators have dangerous pinch points. Never put your hands inside the valve or actuator unless you are certain
that the valve or actuator will not suddenly move.
• Properly Rated Lifting Straps (2 – 4 Straps) See Table 1 for
actuator weights.
• Lifting Device (Example: Crane)
Check the packing list, verify that the list includes all the
materials in the shipping container before unpacking. Valve
information can be found on the nameplate (Key 33). Refer to
Figure 3 for nameplate location.
When lifting the valve from shipping container, place properly
rated lifting straps around the neck of the actuator (See Figure
2) to lift the valve/actuator assembly. Straps should be placed
to avoid damage to tubing and other mounted accessories.
INSTALLATION
Before You Begin:
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Sudden movement of actuator can cause damage or injury.
It helps to have the actuator de-energized as long as the
valve installation will permit.
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures before
placing valve in-line.
Actuators are typically shipped from factory as an assembly
already mounted to the valve. Follow the appropriate valve
installation instructions to install the actuator / valve assembly.
If the actuator was shipped separately, it will be necessary to
mount the actuator on the valve prior to installation, refer to
the Actuator Mounting section.
Operating medium must be controlled and directed, if a
positioner was not ordered or unavailable, use a loading
device such as a 4-way switching valve (not provided with the
actuator). For more information on positioner installation and
operation, refer to the appropriate positioner instruction
manual for your positioner type.
LIFTING STRAP
AIR PIPING
WARNING:
Property damage, environmental harm, and personal injury
can result from the use of supply gas other than clean,
non-corrosive, oil and moisture free air. Do not exceed the
supply pressure indicated on the nameplate (Key 33)
located on the actuator.
Before You Begin:
Note: Standard actuators accept 1/4” (6 mm) NPT connections.
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures.
• Disconnect supply lines (air or gas), electric power, or control
signal to the actuator. Sudden movement of actuator can
cause damage or injury, make sure actuator will not operate.
• Vent any pneumatic actuator loading pressure.
• Relieve process pressure and drain the process fl uid from up
and down stream of valve.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous process material that may
be present in-line and in-valve. Isolate the valve from
process pressure. Use a bypass or block valve if necessary,
or completely shut off the process. Relieve internal valve
pressure (refer to the appropriate valve instruction manual).
Lubricants Required:
• Fluid Film® (Key D)
3
28
27
33
TURN THE HUB
(KEY 5) TO
ALIGN THE
TRAVEL
INDICATOR
(KEY 6) WITH
THE DESIRED
ORIENTATION
ON THE
TRAVEL SCALE
(KEY 8).
6
8
1 If the valve has been removed from the pipeline, secure
the valve assembly in place on a fl at work surface
that will support the weight of the combined valve and
actuator assembly.
2 Remove any positioners and/or instrumentation installed
on the actuator.
3 Remove the access plate (Key 27) by removing the screws
(Key 28).
4 Before placing the valve shaft (Key V) into the lever (Key
19), position the valve ball/disc as follows:
For push-down-to-close action (fail open):
Rotate the valve ball/disc into the fully open position.
For push-down-to-open action (fail closed):
Rotate the valve ball/disc into the fully closed position.
Note: Refer to the appropriate valve instruction manual.
5 Loosen the lever clamp (Keys 19A & 19B). Refer to Figure 26.
6 Apply Fluid Film® (Key E) to the teeth of the valve shaft
(Key V).
7 Position the hub (Key 5) and travel indicator (Key 6) in
the desired position. Note: It may be necessary to pull the
valve shaft (Key V) back out of the hub after installation
should the hub and travel indicator sit in an undesired
position once the shaft is installed.
ALIGN THE MARK
ON THE VALVE
SHAFT (KEY V)
WITH THE MARK
ON THE LEVER
(KEY 19).
V
D
THE POSITION OF THE VALVE BALL/DISC
SHOULD MATCH THE POSITION OF THE TRAVEL
INDICATOR (KEY 6).
OPERATING PRESSURE
SUPPLY LINE WITH MAXIMUM
OPERATING
PRESSURE
APPLIED
TO ACTUATOR.
UP STOP
(KEYS 20
& 21)
6
VALVE BALL
NOT 100%
CLOSED.
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Figure 4 Actuator/Valve Body Bolting
ACTUATOR MOUNTING (Continued)
8 Slide the actuator onto the valve shaft as shown in Figure
3. Refer to Figures 10 for actuator mounting positions and
orientations.
Note: The actuator is typically installed in a vertical
orientation. Should the actuator be installed in a horizontal
position, then it may be necessary to have external support
for the actuator in this position.
9 Once the actuator is installed on the valve shaft in the
proper orientation, secure the actuator in place using the
mounting bolts (Key 30), lockwashers (Key 31), and hex
nuts (Key 32). Refer to Figure 4, and Table 3 for torque
values.
10 Center the lever (Key 19) and secure it by tightening the
lever clamp cap screw (Key 19A) and jam nut (Key 19B).
11 Loosen the jam nut (Key 21) on the up travel stop. Adjust
the up travel stop (Key 20) so that the valve ball/disc is
in the fully open or closed position as required. Lock the
travel stop in place by re-tightening the jam nut. Refer to
Figure 6.
UP STOP
ADJUSTED
TO CLOSE
VALVE
VALVE BALL
100% CLOSED
TRAVEL INDICATOR (KEY 6)
SHOWS VALVE IS PROPERLY
CLOSED
Figure 5 Mounting Adjustment for Push-Down-To-Open
12 Slowly stroke the actuator until the maximum operating
pressure is reached as indicated on the nameplate (Key
33). Note: Use caution when stroking the actuator, avoid
dangerous pinch points and equipment damage by keeping
appendages and tools away from moving actuator parts.
13 With the maximum operating pressure applied to the
actuator, loosen the jam nut (Key 21) and adjust
the down travel stop (Key 20, Figure 5) until the valve
ball/disc is in the fully closed or open position as required.
Lock the travel stop in place by re-tightening the jam nut.
14 Relieve the operating pressure from the actuator casing.
15 Perform the SPRING ADJUSTMENT - Initial Set.
TRAVEL
INDICATOR
(KEY 6)
SHOULD POINT
TO OPEN
• Vent any pneumatic actuator loading pressure.
• Relieve process pressure and drain the process fl uid from up
and down stream of valve.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous process material that may
be present in-line and in-valve. Isolate the valve from
process pressure. Use a bypass or block valve if necessary,
or completely shut off the process. Relieve internal valve
pressure (refer to the appropriate valve instruction manual).
Special Tools Required:
• Flat-head screwdriver or fl at-bladed tool.
INITIAL SET
Refer to the actuator nameplate (Key 33) for the Initial Set.
The initial setting is the casing pressure at which the diaphragm
(Key 23) begins to move the diaphragm plate (Key 17) and
diaphragm rod (Key 16) away from the up travel stop.
The initial setting was selected to meet a specifi c set of service
condition requirements. Proper initial setting will ensure that
once the actuator and valve are in service, the valve will seat
properly and full travel will be achieved within the specifi ed
diaphragm casing pressure range.
Note: If the actuator has been disassembled and reassembled,
or if service requirements have changed, it will be necessary
to perform the following steps for Initial Setting. Refer to the
Actuator Mounting section (Page 5) before proceeding with the
spring adjustment.
31
32
12
ADJUST DOWN STOP
(KEY 20 & 21)
30
Figure 6 Mounting Adjustment for Push-Down-To-Close
SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Before You Begin:
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures.
• Disconnect supply lines (air or gas), electric power, or control
signal to the actuator. Sudden movement of actuator can
cause damage or injury, make sure actuator will not operate.
TURNING THE SPRING
ADJUSTER (KEY 12)
CLOCKWISE (TO THE
LEFT) WILL INCREASE
THE INITIAL SETTING.
Figure 8 Spring Adjustment
SPRING ADJUSTMENT (Continued)
INITIAL SET (Continued)
1 When performing spring adjustment on the DFR 026, it will
be necessary to have a valve shaft (Key V) inserted into
the actuator and to approximately pre-adjust the up travel
stop to its desired position. Note: Travel error will occur if
this step is not followed.
2 Disconnect any instrumentation attached to the actuator.
3 Remove the screws (Key 28) and the access plate (Key 27).
4 Apply operating pressure to the diaphragm casing, when
the spring is properly adjusted, the diaphragm rod (Key
16) will start to move when the Initial Set pressure
(indicated on the nameplate (Key 33) or in Table 5) is
reached. Make note whether the diaphragm rod started to
move before or after the Initial Set value.
5 Relieve actuator casing pressure.
6 Using a fl at-head screwdriver or a fl at-bladed tool,
adjust the spring adjuster (Key 12) accordingly:
• To increase Initial Setting (increase spring compression)
– Turn the spring adjuster to the left (clockwise when
viewed from above).
• To decrease Initial Setting (decrease spring compression)
– Turn the spring adjuster to the right (counter clockwise when viewed from above).
TURNING THE SPRING
ADJUSTER (KEY 12)
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
(TO THE RIGHT) WILL
DECREASE THE INITIAL
SETTING.
7 Repeat Steps 4 – 6 until the Initial Set pressure is reached.
8 Re-install the access plate (Key 27) and screws (Key 28).
9 Check the position of the travel indicator (Key 6), adjust if
necessary.
STROKE RANGE
Should the desired stroking range be unachievable during
normal operating conditions with the casing pressure used,
it may be possible to adjust the stroking range by making a
spring adjustment. A spring adjustment will shift the casing
pressure span and either increase or decrease the casing
pressure at which the actuator begins its stroke, this will
affect the pressure at which the actuator reaches full travel.
Refer to the Initial Set section and adjust the spring adjuster
(Key 12) as follows:
To shift the casing pressure span downward – rotate the
spring adjuster to the right (counter-clockwise when viewed
from above).
To shift the casing pressure span upward – rotate the
spring adjuster to the left (clockwise when viewed from above).
CHANGING ACTUATOR STYLE
Refer to the Before You Begin section of the Actuator Mounting
instructions (Page 5).
Mounting Styles A and D
Style A is right-hand mounted and Style D is left-hand
mounted, in all other ways Styles A and D are identical.
Refer to Figure 10.
Mounting Styles B and C
Style B is right-hand mounted and Style C is left-hand
mounted, in all other ways Styles B and C are identical.
Refer to Figure 10.
Note: To convert a Style A or D into a Style B or C actuator,
the actuator must fi rst be separated from the control valve.
Refer to Steps 1-4 of the Disassembly Section and 1-2 of Valve
Removal Section (Page 11).
Refer to Figure 9.
1 Remove the machine screws (Key 10) and travel scale/hub
assembly (Keys 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9).
2 Remove the cap screws (Key 4) and mounting yoke (Key
3 Swap the position of the travel scale/hub assembly (Keys 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9) and mounting yoke (Key 3) as shown in
Figure 9. Install the travel scale/hub assembly on the opposite side of the actuator using the machine screws (Key 10).
4 Place the mounting yoke (Key 3) in the desired orientation (refer to Table 2 and Figure 10 for Mounting Positions) on the
opposite side of the actuator. Secure the mounting yoke in place using the cap screws (Key 4), tighten the cap screws to the
torque specifi cation listed in Table 4.
5 Once an actuator has been converted to a different mounting style, the actuator must be re-adjusted. Refer to the Spring
Adjustment section of this manual.
TO
STYLE B / CSTYLE A / D
8
10
9
Model DFR Mounting Styles and Positions
5
Figure 9Changing Actuator Style
1
8
10
3
7
4
65
Table 2
MountingActionModel 570 Series ValvesModel 660 Butterfl y Valve
Right Hand Fail OpenStyle AStyle B
Right Hand Fail CloseStyle BStyle A
Left HandFail OpenStyle CStyle C
Left HandFail CloseStyle DStyle D
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures.
• Disconnect supply lines (air or gas), electric power, or control
signal to the actuator. Sudden movement of actuator can
cause damage or injury, make sure actuator will not operate.
• Vent any pneumatic actuator loading pressure.
• Relieve process pressure and drain the process fl uid from up
and down stream of valve.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous process material that may
be present in-line and in-valve. Isolate the valve from
process pressure. Use a bypass or block valve if necessary,
or completely shut off the process. Relieve internal valve
pressure (refer to the appropriate valve instruction manual).
30
3
V
Figure 11Valve Removal
31
32
Special Tools Required:
• Soft tip felt marker.
• Flat-head screwdriver or fl at-bladed tool.
• Split-ring pliers.
1 If the actuator has been removed from the valve or the
actuator/valve assembly has been removed from the
pipeline, secure either assembly in place on a fl at work
surface that will support the weight.
2 Remove any instruments installed on the actuator.
3 Observe the position of the travel indicator (Key 6). Using
a soft tip felt marker, mark the position of the travel
indicator on the travel scale (Key 8).
4 Relieve all operating pressure and/or rotate the handwheel
counterclockwise to remove spring tension if a handwheel
is installed. For Handwheel Maintenance refer to Page 18.
VALVE REMOVAL
For complete actuator disassembly, it will be necessary to
separate the actuator from the control valve in order to remove
the lever (Key 19). If maintenance is being performed on the
diaphragm (Key 23) or handwheel, separating the actuator
from the valve will not be necessary.
1 Remove the mounting hex nuts (Key 32), lockwashers (Key
31), and mounting bolts (Key 30).
2 Separate the actuator from the valve and slide the actuator
off of the valve shaft (Key V).
CASING DISASSEMBLY
1 For maintenance purposes: To replace the diaphragm
(Key 23), it will not be necessary to remove spring tension
when removing the upper casing (Key 24), the up travel
stop will hold the spring in place. Proceed to Step 4.
For complete actuator disassembly: Proceed as follows.
2 Remove the screws (Key 28) and the access plate (Key
27). Refer to Figure 7.
3 Using a fl at-head screw driver or fl at-bladed tool, remove
all spring tension by turning the spring adjuster (Key 12)
counter-clockwise (to the right) as shown in Figure 8.
4 Remove the casing cap screws (Key 25) and hex nuts
(Key 26).
5 Remove the upper casing (Key 24) and diaphragm (Key
23).
6 Inspect all parts for damage or wear, replace or repair
parts as necessary. All soft parts such as diaphragm should
be replaced.
BUSHING INSPECTION / REMOVAL
1 Inspect the bushings (Key 2) in the actuator housing (Key
1).
2 If the bushings look worn or damaged and need to be
replaced, carefully press the bushings out of the housing
from the inside pushing out.
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2
Figure 16 Mounting Yoke Removal
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Before You Begin:
• The Assembly section of this manual assumes that the
actuator has been completely disassembled prior to
assembly.
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures.
Special Tools Required:
• Flat-head screwdriver or fl at-bladed tool.
1
• Regulated air supply (to stroke the actuator).
• Vise grips.
• Split-ring pliers.
• 5/16” socket bit.
Lubricants Required:
• Permatex® Nickel Anti-Seize or equivalent (Key A)
• Lubriplate® No. 105 Grease or equivalent (Key C)
• Fluid Film® (Key D)
• Loctite® 242® (Key E)
Note: These assembly instructions assume that the control
valve is still installed in the pipeline. If the control valve has
been removed from the pipeline, make sure that the valve is
placed securely on a fl at work surface or clamping device that
910
can support the combined weight of the control valve/actuator
assembly.
6
BUSHING INSTALLATION
1 If the bushings (Key 2) have been removed from the
housing (Key 1) insert new bushings. Bushings may need
to be pressed into place.
1 Refer to Figure 10 and Table 2, determine the desired
mounting style and orientation. Install the mounting yoke
(Key 3) onto the actuator housing (Key 1) with the cap
screws (Key 4). Refer to Table 4 for cap screw torque
values.
2 Install the travel indicator (Key 6) onto the hub (Key 5)
using the machine screws (Key 7).
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4
2
8
Figure 18 Hub Installation
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (Continued)
MOUNTING YOKE / HUB ASSEMBLY (Continued)
3 Slide the travel scale (Key 8) onto the hub (Key 5) and
secure it in place using the retaining ring (Key 9) and
split-ring pliers.
9) onto the actuator housing (Key 1) using the machine
screws. Note: The hub and travel indicator can be rotated
into the proper orientation at any time before the valve
shaft is installed.
Figure 19 Spring / Adjuster / Seat Assembly
SPRING / ADJUSTER / SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 Lubricate the thrust washer (Key 11) with Lubriplate® No.
105 Grease (Key C) and install it into the actuator housing
(Key 1).
2 Apply Permatex® Nickel Anti-Seize (Key A) to the threads
of the spring adjuster (Key 12). Thread the spring seat
(Key 13)all the way onto the spring adjuster.
3 Install the spring adjuster/spring seat assembly (Keys 12 &
13) over top of the thrust washer (Key 11) inside the
actuator housing (Key 1).
4 Install the spring (Key 14) onto the spring seat (Key 13)
inside the actuator housing (Key 1).
DIAPHRAGM ROD/PLATE ASSEMBLY
1 If the rod end bearing (Key 15) was removed from the
diaphragm rod (Key 16), thread the diaphragm rod back
into the rod end bearing.
2 Apply anti-seize compound (Key A) to the threads of the
socket-head cap screw (Key 18).
3 Attach the diaphragm plate (Key 17) to the diaphragm
rod (Key 16) using the socket-head cap screw (Key 18)
and a 5/16” socket bit.
4 Torque the socket-head cap screw (Key 18) to the value
listed in Table 4.
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15
17
16
21
8
19
6
20
Figure 21Lever Assembly / Installation
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Figure 20Diaphragm Plate/Rod Assembly
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ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (Continued)
LEVER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1 If the set screws (Key 20) and jam nuts (Key 21) were
removed from the lever (Key 19), re-install them as shown
in Figure 21.
2 Place the lever assembly (Keys 19, 20, & 21) inside the
actuator housing (Key 1) as shown in Figure 21.
3 Place the diaphragm plate assembly (Keys 15, 16, 17, &
18) into the actuator housing (Key 1). Be aware of the
orientation of the rod end bearing (Key 15), the hole in the
rod end bearing should be in alignment with the hole in the
lever (Key 19). Refer to Figure 22.
4 Apply Loctite® 242® (Key E) to the threads of the cap
screw (Key 22). Using the cap screw, connect the rod end
bearing (Key 15) to the lever (Key 19). Torque the cap
screw to the torque value listed in Table 4.
DIAPHRAGM CASING ASSEMBLY
1 Place the diaphragm (Key 23) over the diaphragm plate
(Key 17), align the holes in the diaphragm with the holes in
the actuator housing (Key 1).
2 Set the upper diaphragm casing (Key 24) on top of the
actuator housing (Key 1), align the holes. Note: If
a Top-Mounted Handwheel is being used, it is advised that
the position of the stem (Key 103) be adjusted so that the
device will place no downward pressure on the actuator
spring (Key 14).
3 Install the cap screws (Key 25) through the diaphragm
casing (Keys 24).
4 Install the hex nuts (Key 26) and tighten them evenly in
an alternating crisscross pattern to the torque specifi cation
listed in Table 4.
5 Mount the actuator to the valve before performing the
SPRING ADJUSTMENT - Initial Set (Page 7).
ACCESS PLATE INSTALLATION
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26
1 Install the access plate (Key 27) using the machine screws
(Key 28).
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION AND
ADJUSTMENT – HANDWHEEL
TOP-MOUNTED HANDWHEEL
DFR Top-Mounted Handwheel assemblies are attached to a
modifi ed upper diaphragm casing (Key 24A) using cap screws
(Key 109). To lock the handwheel in position, tighten the lock
nut (Key 104) into the body (Key 105) of the handwheel.
To compress the spring (Key 14) and move diaphragm
rod (Key 16) down:
Turning the handwheel (Key 102) clockwise into the upper
diaphragm casing (Key 24A) forces the pusher plate
(Key 112) onto the diaphragm (Key 23) and diaphragm
plate (Key 17) to compress the spring.
To decompress the spring (Key 14) and allow diaphragm
rob (Key 16) to move up:
Turning the handwheel (Key 102) counterclockwise away
from the upper diaphragm casing (Key 24A) allows the
actuator spring to decompress which moves the diaphragm
plate (Key 17) and diaphragm rod (Key 16) upward.
Note: If the valve is push-down-to-close, full valve opening can
be restricted by adjusting the handwheel to the desired
position.
102
111
109
104
107B
112
100
110113
105
101
103
B
108
C
24A
If the valve is push-down-to-open, full valve closing can be
restricted by adjusting the handwheel to the desired position.
Figure 25 DFR Top-Mounted Handwheel
MAINTENANCE - TOP-MOUNTED
MAINTENANCE - TOP-MOUNTED
HANDWHEELS
Maintenance should be performed if actuator loading pressure
appears to be leaking from either the handwheel or travel stop.
It is possible that either of the o-rings (Keys 107 & 108) need
to be replaced.
Before disassembling the handwheel or travel stop to replace
o-rings, perform the following steps:
• Lubricate the threads of the stem (Key 103) with white
petroleum grease, stroke the device a couple times after
application.
• Read the General and Scope section of this manual (Page 2).
• Read Safety Caution (Page 2).
• Use safe work practices and lock out procedures.
• Disconnect supply lines (air or gas), electric power, or control
signal to the actuator. Sudden movement of actuator can
cause damage or injury, make sure actuator will not operate.
• Vent any pneumatic actuator loading pressure.
• Relieve process pressure and drain the process fl uid from up
and down stream of valve.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous process material that may
be present in-line and in-valve. Isolate the valve from
process pressure. Use a bypass or block valve if necessary,
or completely shut off the process. Relieve internal valve
pressure (refer to the appropriate valve instruction manual).
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Special Tools Required:
• Flat-head screwdriver or fl at-bladed tool.
Lubricants Required:
• Dow Corning Molykote® 111 or equivalent (Key B)
• Lubriplate® No. 105 Grease or equivalent (Key C)
1 Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise and remove any
spring tension applied by the handwheel.
2 Relieve any actuator spring (Key 14) compression by
turning the spring adjuster (Key 12) clockwise until it
stops turning. Refer to Step 2 & 3 of the Casing
Disassembly Section.
3 Refer to the Actuator Disassembly – Casing Disassembly
Steps 1, 3 & 4 and remove the upper diaphragm casing
(Key 24A).
4 Separate the handwheel assembly from the upper
diaphragm casing (Key 24A) by removing the cap screws
(Key 109).
5 Loosen the lock nut (Key 104).
6 Remove the hex nut (Key 100), fl at washer (Key 101), and
handwheel (Key 102).
7 Rotate the stem (Key 103) clockwise out of the body (Key
105).
8 Remove and replace the o-rings (Keys 107 & 108).
Lubricate the new o-rings with sDow Corning Molykote
111 (Key B).
9 Re-assemble the handwheel and diaphragm casing. Refer
to the Actuator Assembly section (Page 11).
Whenever corresponding with Dyna-Flo about a DFR actuator, refer to the nameplate (Key 33)
for the serial number of the unit. Please order by the complete part number (as given in the
following parts list) of each part required.
-DFPS-01 (STANDARD PAINT)2DFPS-02 (SEVERE SERVICE PAINT)
3DFPS-03 (HI-TEMP PAINT)
SHAFT CONNECTION SIZE
041/2 INCH
SHAFT CONNECTION TYPE
SSPLINED (STANDARD)
OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE (PSIG)
10 - 18 30 - 33
-STANDARDSSST BOLTING
SPRING RANGE (SEE TABLE 7)
C0-18 PSIG RANGE, 0-33 PSIG RANGEH 0-33 PSIG RANGE
HANDWHEELS / TRAVEL STOPS
-NONE (STANDARD)TTOP-MOUNTED HANDWHEEL
RRIGHT HAND MOUNTLLEFT HAND MOUNT
ASTYLE A, B, C, D - REFER TO FIGURE 10
1POSITION A, B, C, D - REFER TO FIGURE 10 (RIGHT HAND POSITION 1 IS STANDARD)
NNOT APPLICABLE
ACTUATOR
FAIL POSITION
PAINT
OPTIONS
MOUNTING
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Dyna-Flo is committed to continuous improvement. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content in
this document, modifi cations or improvements to the information, specifi cations, and designs may occur at any time without
notice. This document was published for informational purposes only, and does not express or imply suitability, a warranty,
or guarantee regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability.
Neither Dyna-Flo Control Valve Services Ltd., nor any of their affi liated entities assumes responsibility for the selection, use
and maintenance of any product. Responsibility for selection, use and maintenance of any product remains with the purchaser
and end-user.