Flowrite ™ AP 599 Series Technical Instructions Document No. 155-183P25 AP 599-3 May 26, 2010 4-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Siemens Industry, Inc. Description The Flowrite AP 599 Series 4-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator is designed for use with Flowrite VF 599 Series set valves with a 3/4-inch (20 mm) stroke. This actuator is available with three spring ranges. Features • Three spring ranges available • Large diaphragm area for control accuracy • Easy installation and removal • All metal housing Application These 4-inch actuators are designed to be used on Flowrite VF 599 Series valves in liquid and steam service applications. Product Numbers Table 1. Ordering Information. Product Number Spring Range Actuator Prefix Code 599-01081 3 to 8 psi (21 to 55 kPa) 268 599-01082 5 to 10 psi (34 to 69 kPa) 269 599-01083 10 to 15 psi (69 to 103 kPa) 270 Ordering Information To order a complete valve plus actuator assembly from the factory, combine the actuator prefix code with the suffix of the valve product number. See TB 249 Flowrite Valve and Actuator Assembly Selection Technical Bulletin (155-304P25) for selection procedures. To order an actuator only, use the product number in Table 1. Technical Instructions Flowrite AP 599 Series 4-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Document No. 155-183P25 May 26, 2010 Page 2 Siemens Industry, Inc. Warning/Caution Notations WARNING: Personal injury/loss of life may occur if you do not perform a procedure as specified. CAUTION: Equipment damage may occur if you do not perform a procedure as specified. Specifications Effective diaphragm area 11-inch 2 (71 cm 2 ) Diaphragm material Silicone Nominal spring range 3 to 8 psi (21 to 55 kPa) 5 to 10 psi (34 to 69 kPa) 10 to 15 psi (69 to 103 kPa) Nominal stroke 3/4-inch (20 mm) Maximum diaphragm pressure 35 psi (241 kPa) Air Connection 1/8-inch NPT Ambient operating and storage temperature 0 to 225°F (-18 to 107°C) Mounting location NEMA 1 (interior only) Dimensions 5-3/4 inch H × 5-1/2 inch diameter (146 mm H × 137 mm diameter) Weight 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) Service Kit Diaphragm replacement kit (Package of one) 599-01093 The control air signal upon the diaphragm causes the valve to modulate whenever the air pressure is within the spring range of the actuator. The actuator spring provides the necessary force to hold the stem in the stem up position. Operating Figure 1. Actuator Operation. Flowrite AP 599 Series 4-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Technical Instructions Document No. 155-183P25 May 26, 2010 Siemens Industry, Inc. Page 3 Complete instructions are included in the diaphragm replacement kit. Service WARNING: Diaphragm Replacement This product contains a spring under high compression. Make sure the valve stem is held securely in the stem retainer before removing the actuator top. Mounting and Installation Figure 2. Acceptable Mounting Positions. Allow eight inches (200 mm) headroom and six inches (150 mm) on either side of the actuator. For best performance, install the actuator vertically above the valve. The actuator can be installed in any position between vertical and horizontal. Siemens Industry, Inc. does not recommend installing the actuator below horizontal or up side down. See Figure 2 for allowable mounting positions. Complete instructions for field mounting the actuator are included with the actuator. The “0” marking on the actuator yoke indicates stem up position. The “1” mark indicates stem down position. See Figure 1. Technical Instructions Flowrite AP 599 Series 4-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Document No. 155-183P25 May 26, 2010 Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models as design improvements are introduced. Flowrite is a registered trademark of Siemens Industry, Inc. Product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © 2010 Siemens Industry, Inc. Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division 1000 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 + 1 847-215-1000 Your feedback is important to us. If you have comments about this document, please send them to sbt_technical.editor.us.sbt@siemens.com Actuator Details Figure 3. Flowrite AP 599 Series 4-Inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator. Table 2. Parts List. Document No. 155-183P25 Printed in the USA Page 4 Item Description Quantity Material 1 Actuator top screw 6 Plated steel 2 Actuator top 1 Aluminum 3 Diaphragm 1 Silicone 4 Piston cup 1 Aluminum Spring - 3 to 8 and 5 to 10 psi - 10 to 15 psi 1 Music wire Chrome silicone steel 5 6 Stem retainer 1 Plated steel 7 Actuator yoke 1 Aluminum 8 Actuator retainer screw 2 Plated steel 9 Actuator retainer nut 2 Plated steel Diaphragm replacement kit Item 3 599-01093 Next >