OpenAir™ External Auxiliary Switch
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Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-420
December 13, 2004
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a. External dual auxiliary switch
b. Position indicator
c. GCA/GBB/GIB position adapter
d. GMA/GEB position adapter
e. 3 mm hex key
f. Plastic mounting adapter inserts (2)
g. Threaded M5 × 25 screws (2)
EA1175R1
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Figure 1. External Auxiliary Switch Kit Contents.
Product Description
The OpenAir External Auxiliary Switch (EAS) provides
switch functionality for standard model damper actuators
with easy installation for in-service units.
Product Number
ASC77.2U
Specifications
Dual Auxiliary Switches
24 Vac to 250 Vac
AC rating
DC rating
Insulation system Double insulated
Switch A
Recommended
usage
Switch B 0° to 90° with 5° intervals
Recommended
usage
Switching hysteresis 2°
Agency certification
Conduit Connection Threaded 1/2-inch
Shipping Weight 1.1 lb (0.48 kg)
AC 6A resistive
AC 2 FLA, 12 LRA
12 Vdc to 30 Vdc
DC 2A
Switch range
0° to 90° with 5° intervals
0° to 45°
45° to 90°
UL listed to UL 873
cUL certified to Canadian
Standard C22.2
No. 24-93
Electromagnetic
compatibility 89/336/EEC
Low voltage directive
73/23/EEC
NSPT, flex only
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Personal injury/loss of life
may occur if you do not follow
the procedures as specified.
Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow the procedures as
specified.
Required Tools
Phillips screwdrivers
No. 2 for screws, No. 1 for adjustment
Expected Installation Time
15 minutes
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Remove power from in-service damper
actuator before installing external
auxiliary switch.
WARNING:
Do not open the external auxiliary switch.
ASK75.3U
or
ASK75.1U
EA1191R1
ASK75.3U
ASK75.1U
or
Figure 2. NEMA Type 3R Rating Only
With Use of Weather Shield.
Item Number 129-420, Rev. 010 Page 1 of 5
Document No. 129-420
Installation Instructions
December 13, 2004
Installation
New Actuators, Remove Pre-load
GCA, GBB, GIB GMA, GEB
EA1179R1
Figure 3. Determine Actuator Model and Orientation.
NOTE: For in-service actuators, skip Removing Pre-
load. For new actuators, remove the factoryinstalled 5° pre-load.
Removing Preload
Before the External Auxiliary Switch can be installed on
a new, out-of-the-box actuator, you must remove the
factory-installed preload.
New Non-Spring Return Actuators
1. Insert shaft adapter at position A (See Figure 4).
New Spring Return Actuators
1. Without the shaft adapter installed, using the hex
wrench, wind the manual override one full
revolution and release the wrench (See Figure 5).
The actuator will return to the 0° position and the
preload is now removed.
Manual
Override
1-Turn
EA1192R1
Figure 5.
2. Manually install the shaft adapter against the
external stop on the left end of the actuator. (See
position B in Figure 4.)
Removing Factory Pre-load from New SR Actuator.
Preparing the Actuator Shaft Adapter
2. Press the manual override button and move the
shaft adapter counterclockwise until actuator
reaches the internal stop (actuator will not move
past this point).
3. Remove the shaft adapter and manually reinstall it
against the external end stop at position B (See
Figure 4).
4. Proceed with EAS installation.
B
A
90
90
PUSH
EA1190R1
Figure 4.
Insert Shaft Adapter at Position A.
1. Remove the position indicator from an in-service
actuator.
2. Determine the appropriate position adapter ring
(See Figure 1).
3. Align and snap the three open notches on the edge
of the EAS position adapter ring in place over the
three raised stubs on the actuator shaft adapter.
(See Figure 6).
NOTE:
GCA/GBB/GIB
models use the
larger ring.
GMA/GEB models
use smaller ring.
See Figure 1.
EA1177R1
Figure 6. Attaching the EAS Position Adapter Ring.
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