GE 10900 Series Instruction Manual

GE Oil & Gas

10900 Series

Masoneilan* Spring Diaphragm and
Differential Pressure Actuators for use
with 500 Series Regulators

Instruction Manual

GE Data Classification : Public

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR WITH IMPORTANT PROJECT­SPECIFIC REFERENCE INFORMATION IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR’S NORMAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. SINCE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
PHILOSOPHIES VARY, GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES)
DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO DICTATE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES, BUT TO PROVIDE BASIC LIMITATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS CREATED BY THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME THAT OPERATORS ALREADY HAVE A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
IN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. THEREFORE, THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
INTERPRETED AND APPLIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE AT THE SITE AND THE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF OTHER
EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE.

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NOR TO PROVIDE FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY TO BE MET IN CONNECTION WITH
INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE DESIRED
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Important - Please Read Before
Installation

Masoneilan 10900 Series actuator instructions contain
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels, where necessary,
to alert you to safet y related or oth er important information.
Read the instructions carefully before installing and
maintaining your control valve. DANGER and WARNING
hazards are related to personal injury. CAUTION hazards
involve equipment or property damage. Operation of
damaged equipment can, under certain operational
conditions, result in degraded process system performance
that can lead to injury or death. Total compliance with all
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices is required for
safe operation.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.

Note: Indicates important facts and conditions.

About this Manual

• The information in this manual is subject to change
without prior notice.

• The information contained in this manual, in whole or
part, shall not be transcribed or copied without GE’s
written permission.

• Please report any errors or questions about the
information in this manual to your local supplier.

• These instructions are written specifically for the
Masoneilan 10900 Series actuators, and do not apply to
other equipment outside of this product line.

Life Period

The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan
10900 Series Actuators is 25+ years. To maximize the
useful life of the product it is essential to conduct annual
inspections, routine maintenance and ensure proper
installation to avoid any unintended stresses on the
product. The specific operating conditions will also
impact the useful life of the product. Consult the factory
for guidance on specific applications if required prior to
installation.

Warranty

Items sold by General Electric are warranted to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment provided said items are
used according to GE recommended usages. GE reserves
the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or
change product materials, design or specifications without
notice.

This instruction manual applies to the Masoneilan 10900
Series actuators.

Note:

• The actuator MUST BE installed, put into
service and maintained by qualified and
competent professionals who have undergone
suitable training.

• Under certain operating conditions, the use of
damaged equipment could cause a degradation of the
performance of the system which may lead to personal
injury or death.

• Changes to specifications, structure, and components
used may not lead to the revision of this manual unless
such changes affect the function and performance of
the product.

• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed to
ensure all entrained debris has been removed from the
system.

Safety Information