This instruction manual provides installation,
adjustment, maintenance, and parts ordering for the
Type 655 and 655R actuators and the top-mounted
handwheel. Refer to separate instruction manuals
for information about valves and accessories used
with these actuators.
Do not install, operate, or maintain 655 and 655R
actuators without first D being fully trained and
qualified in valve, actuator, and accessory
installation, operation, and maintenance, and
D carefully reading and understanding the contents
of this manual. If you have any questions about
these instructions, contact your Emerson Process
Managementt sales office before proceeding.
Description
Type 655 and 655R actuators (figure 1) are
pressure-actuated, spring-and-diaphragm actuators
used in conjunction with various valves to provide
control for a wide variety of pressure regulation
applications. Type 655 actuators are used for
pressure-reducing service when mounted on
push-down-to-close valves such as the Design ED
and ET valves. Type 655R actuators are used for
pressure-relief service when mounted on
push-down-to-open valves such as the Design EDR
and ETR valves. Both types are self-operated and
direct-acting; that is, increasing pressure in the
diaphragm casing forces the actuator stem
downward, and decreasing the pressure allows the
actuator spring to lift the actuator stem upward.
Note
Neither Emerson, Emerson Process
Management, nor any of their affiliated
entities assumes responsibility for the
selection, use and maintenance of any
product. Responsibility for the
selection, use, and maintenance of any
product remains with the purchaser
and end-user.
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July 2007
Table 1. Specifications
Actuator Sizes and Maximum Casing Pressures
ACTUATOR
SIZE
3A, 4A17.2250
3B, 4B12.1175
32, 426.9100
33, 434.565
34, 443.145
35, 452.130
36, 461.015
MAXIMUM CASING PRESSURE
Bar
Psig
Actuator Pressure Setting Ranges
See table 2
Actuator Yoke Boss and Valve Stem Connection
Diameters
Sizes 3A through 36: 54 mm (2-1/8 inch) yoke
boss with 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) stem connection
Sizes 4A through 46: 71 mm (2-13/16 inch) yoke
boss with 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) stem connection
Maximum Travel
Sizes 3A and 4A: 11 mm (0.4375 inch) plus
3 mm (0.125 inch) for seating
All Other Sizes: 19 mm (0.75 inch) plus 3 mm
(0.125 inch) for seating
Effective Diaphragm Area
See table 3
Spring Rate
See key 6 in the parts list section
Temperature Capabilities
–29 to 82_C (–20 to 180_F) with standard
diaphragm material. For the fluid and temperature
capabilities of nonstandard diaphragm materials,
consult your Emerson Process Management
sales office
Casing Pressure Connections
1/2 NPT internal
Approximate Weights
ACTUATOR
SIZE
3A, 3B, 32, 332045
34, 35, 362350
4A, 4B, 42, 432965
44, 45, 463475
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT
Kg
Lb
Specifications
Specifications for the Type 655 and 655R actuators
are shown in table 1. Information for a specific
actuator is also found on the nameplate of that
actuator.
Installation
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property
damage caused by bursting of
pressure-retaining parts, be certain the
service conditions do not exceed the
casing pressure limits listed in table 1.
Use pressure-limiting or
pressure-relieving devices to prevent
service conditions from exceeding
these limits.
2
Always wear protective gloves,
clothing, and eyewear when
performing any installation operations
to avoid personal injury.
Check with your process or safety
engineer for any additional measures
that must be taken to protect against
process media.
If installing into an existing
application, also refer to the WARNING
at the beginning of the Maintenance
section in this instruction manual.
Type 655 and 655R actuators are normally shipped
mounted on a valve. Refer to the appropriate valve
instruction manual when installing the valve in the
pipeline. If the actuator is shipped separately or if it
is necessary to mount the actuator on the valve,
perform the procedures described in the Actuator
Mounting portion of this section.
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655 and 655R Actuators
CAUTION
To avoid premature wear of the
diaphragm due to debris in the
pressure line to the diaphragm, install
a strainer in the pipeline ahead of the
regulator or relief valve.
Before installing the actuator, inspect it for any
damage. Also, keep any adjacent piping clean and
free of pipe scale or other debris that could possibly
disrupt service. It is recommended that a strainer be
installed in the pipeline ahead of the regulator or
relief valve to protect it while in service. And a
conventional three-valve bypass (see figure 2)
should be placed around the regulator or relief valve
to permit continuous operation when it is being
installed or repaired.
Actuator Mounting
The actuator may be installed either above or below
the pipeline.
plate (key 4) against the upper diaphragm casing
(key 1).
2. Perform the following steps as appropriate for
either push-down-to-close or push-down-to-open
valve action.
CAUTION
In the following procedures, do not
rotate the valve plug while it is seated
since this may cause damage to the
seating surfaces and thereby allow
excessive leakage. Also, during travel
adjustment, use tools carefully to
avoid damaging the valve plug stem. A
damaged stem could cut the packing
and allow leakage.
For Push-Down-To-Close Valves:
a. Place the actuator part way over the valve
stem. Then, place the yoke locknut over the valve
stem, and slide the travel indicator disk (key 11, if
used) on top of the hex nuts (key 12).
CAUTION
In steam service applications, avoid
premature wear of the diaphragm, due
to high temperature steam, by
installing the valve with the actuator
positioned below the pipeline.
If the regulator or relief valve is to be used for steam
service, the valve should be installed with the
actuator positioned below the pipeline, and the
control line should be sloped down toward the
diaphragm casing. This is to ensure that any forming
condensate will maintain a water seal to protect the
diaphragm.
The following procedure describes how to mount the
actuator on either a push-down-to-close or a
push-down-to-open valve so that the actuator stem
and valve stem thread engagement will allow full
travel and proper shutoff. Refer to figure 3 for
actuator mounting components. Key numbers refer
to figure 4 unless otherwise stated.
1. Turn the adjusting screw (key 10) into the yoke
(key 7) to force the diaphragm (key 2) and diaphragm
b. Set the actuator onto the valve body. The
length of the valve stem will prevent the actuator
yoke (key 7) from sitting on the bonnet properly.
Measure the distance from the bottom of the
actuator yoke to the mating shoulder on the
bonnet, and then add the valve plug travel to this
measurement.
c. Raise the actuator so the valve plug can be
lifted off the seat ring.
Note
Either turn the actuator, or tighten the
hex nuts together, and use a wrench
on the hex nuts to turn the valve plug
and stem assembly.
Thread the valve stem into the actuator stem the
distance measured in the previous step.
d. Lower the actuator onto the valve body
bonnet, and tighten the yoke locknut.
e. Connect the pressure control lines as
described in the Loading Connection portion of
this section.
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655 and 655R Actuators
SPRING PART
SPRING PART
SIZE
NUMBER
SIZE
NUMBER
3A, 4A
3B, 4B
33, 43
36, 46
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Table 2. Actuator Pressure-Setting Ranges
ACTUA-
3A, 4A
3B, 4B
32, 42
33, 43
1. Effects of packing box friction, unbalance, and weight of valve plug not considered in calculations.