
Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-367
September 1, 2003
OpenAir™ Electronic Damper Actuator
GDE/GLB Rotary Non-spring Return
9
0
5
4
90
EA0678R3
a
b
Figure 1. Parts of the GDE/GLB Rotary Actuator.
Product Description
Steps for direct-coupled mounting of the OpenAir
GDE/GLB Series non-spring return rotary electronic
damper actuator.
Product Numbers
GDE131.1U GLB131.1P
GDE131.1U/B (24 pk) GLB132.1P
GDE131.1P GLB136.1P
GDE131.1P/B (24 pk) GLB161.1P
GDE131.1Q/B 6-ft cable (12 pk) GLB163.1P
GDE132.1P GLB164.1P
GDE136.1P GLB166.1P
GDE161.1P
GDE161.1P/B (24 pk)
GDE163.1P
GDE164.1P
GDE166.1P
Required Tools
• 4 mm hex wrench
• 4 mm (5/32-inch) drill bit and drill
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Marker or pencil
Estimated Installation Time
30 minutes
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING
:
CAUTION:
Personal injury/loss of life may
occur if you do not follow a
procedure as specified.
Equipment damage or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow a procedure as
specified.
e
d
Instructions
NOTE: Place the actuator on the damper shaft so
1. Determine whether the damper blades will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise to open. See
Figure 2.
2. If the blades will rotate counterclockwise, slide the
manual override switch to manual, and move the
adjustment lever to the right. Return the switch to
automatic. See Figure 9.
To mount a (modulating) GDE/GLB16x, set the Dual
In-line Package (DIP) switches to the required
positions.
1. To access the DIP switches, raise the tab on the
lower left side of the actuator. See Figure 2. The
factory setting is clockwise (middle switch), with a
direct-acting feedback signal (right switch).
2. Close the tab over the DIPswitches.
To mount a (3-positon) GDE/GLB13x for counterclockwise rotation, follow the Counterclockwise
Damper Rotation instructions located in the Wiring
Diagrams section when wiring the actuator to the
controller.
a. Actuator
b. Position indicator
c
c. Mounting bracket
d. Mounting screws
e. 4 mm hex key
f. Shaft insert for use with
f
3/8-inch (8-10 mm) shafts
WARNING:
Do not open the actuator.
that the front of the actuator is accessible.
The label is on the front side.
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Document No. 129-367
Installation Instructions
September 1, 2003
1
CLOCKWISE
TO OPEN
only for:
GDE16...1P
GLB16...1P
EA0680R2
MODULATING
self adapt
0
"0"
90
5
4
2
90
self adapt
0
3
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
TO OPEN
only for:
GDE16...1P
GLB16...1P
MODULATING
self adapt
0
2’
3’
90
45
9
0
self adapt
0
Figure 2. Setting the Direction of Rotation.
NOTE: For DIP switch setting options, see the
Technical Instructions EA GDE/GLB-1
(155-187P25).
Mounting and Installation
NOTE: The GDE/GLB actuator comes with a factory
installed 1/2-inch shaft guide. If shaft size is
1/2-inch, proceed with Figure 6.
1. A 3/8-inch shaft adapter is provided in
actuator package.
2. Hold the shaft insert so that the raised tabs
are inserted last when placing the insert into
the back of the actuator.
3. Proceed to Figure 6.
When using a 5/8-inch shaft:
90
45
90
EA01001R2
Figure 5. 5/8 Ø inch shaft.
1. Remove factory installed 1/2-inch guide. See
Figure 3.
2. Mount actuator to shaft per Figure 6.
When using a 3/8-inch shaft: Remove factory installed
1/2-inch guide. See Figure 3.
EA0999R1
Figure 3. Removing 1/2-inch Ø shaft
guide for 3/8-in or 5/8-in shaft.
90
45
90
EA0679R3
Figure 4. 3/8 Ø inch shaft, see Figure 1 Item f.
f
Mounting GDE/GLB on
~
3/8-inch
~
8...10 mm shafts
2
90
45
90
EA0532R2
3
Figure 6. Mounting Actuator to Damper Shaft.
4 mm
60-90 lb-in
(7-10 Nm)
Torque
b
EA0533R3
5
90
45
90
4
1
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Figure 7. Installing the Position Indicator (b).