Product Ratings - Akron 8600 Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

Akron's electric actuator is typically installed on an 8600 or 8900 series valve from the factory . It can also be installed on valves
that are already in the field . It can be installed on Standard Duty Valves (Styles 7820 – 7835), Heavy Duty Generation II Valves
(Styles 8820 – 8835 and Styles 8920 - 8935), or 4" Swing-Out valves (Styles 7840 and 8940) . The following installation instructions are
provided to assist you in installing the electric actuator on your valve .
NOTE: The Akron Electric Valve Actuator may only be operated with the Akron Electric Valve Controller.
Other controls will damage the unit.
CAUTION: Always disconnect all wiring and cables from the valve controller before electric arc welding at
any point on apparatus. Failure to do so will result in damage to the controller.
If the electric actuator is being installed on an existing Style 8820-8835, or 7820-7835, 8920-8930 valve, begin the
installation with Section I instructions . If the electric actuatoris being installed on an existing
Style 7840 or 8940 valve, begin the installation with Section II instructions . If the electric actuator
is received from Akron already installed on a valve, start the installation with Section IV instructions .

PRODUCT RATINGS

Maximum Motor Current Draw:
12 volt versions 14 . 0 amps
24 volt versions 7 . 5 amps
Normal Operating Current: (Depending on operating conditions–pressure, flow, etc . )
12 volt versions 3 . 0 to 10 . 0 amps
24 volt versions 2 - 5 amps
Minimum Voltage:
All 12 volt motors: 11 . 5 volts while operating
All 24 volt motors: 23 volts while operating
I. Disassembly of existing style 7820-7835, 8820-8835 and 8920-8935 valve with handles
Prior to installing the electric actuator, the existing handle, stop plate, bonnet, ball
trunnion, wave spring, trunnion bearing, and bearing brake must be removed .
A . Place the valve in the open position .
B . Remove the hex head screw A (Fig . 1 . ) , washer B, handle C, stop plate D, bearing brake E, and
wave spring F . They are not needed and can be discarded .
C . Using a / " hex wrench, remove the four socket head screws G, bonnet H, ball trunnion J,
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trunnion bearing K and o-ring L . These items are not needed and can be discarded .
D . The assembly is now ready for the electric actuator installation . Go to Section III instructions
II. DISASSEMBLY OF EXISTING STYLE 7840 or 8940 VALVE OPERATOR
Prior to installing the electric actuator, the existing gear actuator or pneumatic
actuator must be removed .
A . Place the valve in the open position .
B . Remove the four hex head screws A, Fig 2, and discard them . They are
not needed .
8600 SERIES ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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