GE Masoneilan 496 Series Instruction Manual

GE Oil & Gas

496 Series

Masoneilan* Rotary Electric Switch
Instruction Manual

GE Data Classification : Public

THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR WITH IMPORTANT PROJECT-SPECIFIC 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.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS IN EQUIPMENT NOR TO PROVIDE FOR
EVERY POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY TO BE MET IN CONNECTION WITH INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE.
SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE DESIRED OR SHOULD PARTICULAR PROBLEMS ARISE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED
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ISSUE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FURNISHED TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SOLELY TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION,
TESTING, OPERATION, AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE
REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GE.

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Contents

Safety Information .........................................................1

1. Introduction ............................................................2

2. Operation ..............................................................2

3. Installation .............................................................2

4. Adjustments ............................................................2

5. Mounting Arrangements .................................................4

A. 35002 Series Camflex II

30000 Series Varimax ....................................................................................4

B. 36002 Series Control Ball II

37002 Series MiniTork II

39002 Series High Performance Butterfly .................................................................6

C. 37/38 Diaphragm Actuators ..............................................................................7

D. 87/88 Spring Diaphragm Actuators .......................................................................8

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Safety Information

Important - Please Read Before Installation

Masoneilan model 496 Series Rotary Electric Switch
instructions contain DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION
labels, where necessary, to alert you to safety related or other
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.

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 Masoneilan’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
496 Series Rotary Electric Switch, and do not apply for
other valves outside of this product line.

Warranty

Items sold by GE 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
496 Series Rotary Electric Switch.

The rotary electric switch MUST BE:

• Installed, put into service and maintained by qualified and
competent professionals who have undergone suitable
training.

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.

• 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.

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