For two-position operation of dampers, valves, and
other equipment which require the return to normal
position upon power interruption.
Hazardous location models offer a sturdy cast
aluminum case with bolted cover. They have two 3/4"
pipe tapped openings for joint s with rigid metal conduit.
All wiring is brought out to separate termin als for ea se
of installation. These factory enclosure and actuator
assemblies are Underwriters Laboratories listed.
MAx-305 & MAx-318 Series
MAx-405 Through MAx-419
Series
Two-Position Actuators
General Instructions
Features
• Compatible with most SPST control devices
• Spring return
• 24, 120, 208, and 240 Vac models
• Actuators with part number suffix "-500" are
equipped w
ith SPDT auxiliary
switch
• Actuator has a rugged die cast aluminum housing
with
two 1/2” conduit openings
• Hazardous location actuator housing has two 3/4"
p
ipe taped openings for rigid metal cond
con
nection
• Oil immersed motor and gear train
uit
Applicable Literature
• Electric/Electronic Products Catalog, F-27382
• Valve Products Catalog, F-27384
• Cross-Reference Guide, F-26789
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for BCS-51-185
Oil (Until Mar
MAx
-4xx-x-x-3)
ch 2002) (MAx-3xx-x-x-3 an
d
• AV -29x V alve Linkage for Hazard ous Location Gear
T
rain Actuators General Instructions, F-27441.
• Apparatus for Hazardous Locations EN-56-2,
F-
18451.
• AV-390 Series, Valve Linkage for Gear Train
Actu
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for BCS-51-168
Connections: Coded screw terminals.
Control Circuit: Two-wire.
Power Input: See Table-1.
Actuator Outputs
Torque: See Table-1.
Shaft Rotation:
MA-305, MA-405, MA6-305, MA6-405, CW 180° when power is applied.
MA-318, MA-41x, MAx-318, MAx-41x, CW 180° when power is applied.
Spring Return: CCW to the original position when the actuator is de-energized.
Auxiliary Switch (-500 Models): SPDT makes (or breaks) the circuit at the powered end of
stroke.
Environment
Ambient Temperature Limits:
Shipping & Storage, -40 to 136 °F (-40 to 58 °C).
Operating, -40 to 136 °F (-40 to 58 °C).
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Location: NEMA Type 4 when used with the gasket (provided) and water-tight conduit
MAx-31x-x-x-4 and MAx-41x-x-x-4 series actuators provide significantly improved high temperature exposure
performance for use in smoke or fire dampers, or combination smoke and fire dampers. Refer to Engineering
Information EN-216 (UL 555S), F-27068.
b
Class 1, Groups C & D, and Class 2, Groups E, F, and G hazardous locations; refer to EN-56-2.
c
Models for hazardous locations are only available as factory-built enclosure/actuator assemblies.
d
See standard actuator part number wiring diagrams for wiring terminations.
ACCESSORIES
Damper Only
AM-111Crank arm for 5/16" diameter damper shaft
AM-112Crank arm for 3/8" diameter damper shaft
AM-113Crank arm for 1/2" diameter damper shaft
AM-115Crank arm for 7/16" diameter damper shaft
AM-122Linkage connector straight type
AM-123Damper clip
AM-1255/16" diameter x 20" damper rod
AM-125-0485/16" diameter x 48" damper rod
AM-132Ball joint connector
AM-161Damper linkage kit
AM-161-1Damper linkage kit
AM-30190° mounting bracket (not used with MA6-xxx, MA7-xxx, & MA8-xxx)
Valve Only (To be used with 60 lb-in. (6.8 N-m) actuators only, excluding MA7-xxx & MA8-xxx)
AV-29 & AV-300 Linkage for 2-1/2" & 3" discontinued VB-9323
AV-391Linkage for 1/2" to 2" VB-7xxx and 1/2" to 1-1/4" discontinued VB-9xxx
AV-392Linkage for 1-1/2" and 2” discontinued VB-9xxx
AV-395Linkage for 2-1/2" to 4" VB-931x or discontinued VB-92xx
Valve Only (To be used with 60 lb-in. (6.8 N-m) MA7-xxx & MA8-xxx hazardous location actuators
only)
AV-291Linkage for 1/2" to 2" VB-7xxx valves assembled with hazardous location actuator
assemblies.
AV-295Linkage for 2-1/2" and 3" VB-9xxx valves assembled with hazardous location actuator