Actuated Solutions Limited
HQ Series ¼ Turn Electric Actuator
Models HQ008 to HQ300
Operation and Installation Manual
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Table of Contents:
General 1.0
Actuator Mounting 2.0
Power Requirements 3.0
Duty Cycle 4.0
Manual Override 5.0
Mechanical Travel Stops 6.0
Electrical Connection 7.0
Limit Switch Settings 8.0
Torque Switch Settings 9.0
Lubrication 10.0
Mechanical Position Indicator 11.0
Maintenance 12.0
Storage 13.0
Trouble Shooting 14.0
Standard Specifications 15.0
Contact Information 16.0
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1.0 General
HQ Series electric actuators are designed to provide reliable and efficient
operation of 90º quarter turn valves and dampers.
Warning: Use caution when working in, with, or around valves and
actuators. High pressures, forces, voltages and flammable media
can be present.
Warning: Failure to follow instructions for proper electrical wiring,
storage, set-up and maintenance may cause serious injury,
damage equipment, or void warranty.
Pre-Installation Inspection
Verify the actuator nameplate to ensure correct model number,
torque, operating speed, voltage and enclosure type before
installation or use.
It is important to verify that the output torque of the actuator is
appropriate for the torque requirements of the valve and that the
actuator duty cycle is appropriate for the intended application.
2.0 Actuator Mounting
Do not lift the actuator by the hand wheel or de-clutch lever.
The actuator may be mounted in any position.
HQ Series actuators are supplied with a female drive output. ISO5211 bolt
patterns are provided for the actuator mounting.
It is mandatory that the actuator be firmly secured to a sturdy mounting bracket
or directly mounted to the valves ISO mounting pad. High tensile bolts or studs
with spring locking washers must be used.
The valve output stem must be in line with the actuator output drive to avoid side
loading of the stem.
To prevent backlash, no flexibility in the mounting bracket arrangement should be
present.
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3.0 Power Requirements
Consult the nameplate of the actuator (or product data sheet / catalogue) for duty
cycle, voltage and current draw information.
4.0 Duty Cycle
Duty cycle rated IEC60034-1 S4 (70%)
Exceeding the actuator's rated duty cycle may cause thermal overload.
5.0 Manual Override
HQ actuators are provided with a de-clutchable manual override system.
To manually operate the actuator, pull the manual declutch lever
towards the hand wheel until it remains in position.
Turn the hand wheel until the valve reaches the required position.
Turn clockwise to close and counter -clockwise to open.
Please Note: The manual declutch lever has motor preference, meaning that
when the motor is energized, the lever will automatically shift to auto position.
6.0 Mechanical Travel Stops
Built-in mechanical stops are provided to prevent hand wheel operation beyond
total valve travel.
Open Limit Stop Close Limit Stop
Loosen both locknuts and back out
the stop bolts.
Run the actuator electrically to the
fully CLOSED position.
Screw in the CLOSED stop bolt until it
seats, then back off ½ turn and tighten
locknut.
Run the actuator electrically to the
fully OPEN position.
Screw in the OPEN stop bolt until it
seats, then back off ½ turn and tighten
locknut. Stop bolt
Locknut
Please Note: Do not set the actuator position limit switches to drive into the
mechanical stops. Permanent damage will occur if the motor is allowed to
repeatedly stall into the end stops.
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7.0 Electrical Connection
Move valve to mid-position by hand wheel. This will allow sufficient time to
stop actuator in case of improper hook-up or reversed power phases.
Identify means of removing power during hookup.
Be sure no erroneous remote control signals can be received causing
actuator to energize.
Electrically operate the valve in the open direction. If the valve closes,
actuator must be stopped and the power leads reversed to correct voltage
phasing or improper field wiring.
Please Note: Improper power voltage phasing eliminates protection of both the
position limit switch and torque switches, risking valve damage.
8.0 Limit Switch Settings
Limit Switches
Close Limit Switch Cam
Cam Adjustment Screw
Open Limit Switch Cam
Operate the actuator manually to closed position.
Using an allen key, loosen the cam adjustment screw in the CLOSE limit
switch cam.
Rotate the CLS cam CW towards the top limit switch lever until the switch
'clicks'. Tighten setscrew with allen key.
Operate the actuator manually to open position.
Using an allen key, loosen the cam adjustment screw in the OPEN limit
switch cam.
Rotate the OLS cam CCW towards the bottom limit switch lever until the
switch 'clicks'. Tighten setscrew with allen key.
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9.0 Torque Switch Settings
The torque switches are adjusted at factory to the protect actuator and valve
against over torque. If adjustment is required, please contact us for assistance.
10.0 Lubrication
The HQ series actuators are totally enclosed units with permanently lubricated
gear trains (Moly EP Grease). Once installed lubrication should not be required.
11.0 Mechanical Position Indicator
The HQ mechanical position indicator is held in position by belville washers and
therefore can be adjusted without tools.
Manually rotate actuator to fully closed position
Remove actuator cover
Grip the indicator firmly and carefully rotate to the correct orientation.
Replace cover and check alignment.
12.0 Maintenance
At least once a year a check should be made of your HQ Series Actuator.
Disconnect all power to actuator.
Check that all external bolting and mounting to the valve is secure.
Open Electrical Enclosure.
Visually inspect for any electrical or mechanical damage. Inspect for
excess moisture and condensation inside the electrical enclosure.
13.0 Storage
Actuators must be stored in a clean, cool and dry area. The unit shall be stored
with the cover installed. If the actuator is mechanically installed but waiting for
electrical connections, please ensure suitably rated cable glands or cable entry
blanking plugs are fitted.
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14.0 Trouble Shooting
The following instructions are offered for the most common difficulties
encountered during installation and set-up.
SYMPTON PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not run. Open in control circuit Refer to appropriate wiring diagram and
check for continuity.
No power available to actuator. Tripped circuit breaker Reset breaker and check for correct
rating. Refer to catalogue data.
Hand wheel hard to turn. Incorrectly sized actuator Refer to catalogue data and compare
valve torque requirements with actuator
(torque) output.
Jammed valve Check for obstacles in the pipeline.
Damaged or bent valve Check for mechanical damage.
stem.
Valve gland packing too Loosen valve gland packing as per the
tight. manufacturers instructions.
Valve only opens or closes Limit switch incorrectly set Check setting and reset if necessary.
partially with motor.
Over torque:
Incorrectly sized actuator Check to see if torque switches have
tripped. If so, refer to catalogue data and
compare valve torque requirements with
actuator (torque) output.
Jammed valve Check for obstacles in the pipeline.
Damaged or bent valve Check for mechanical damage.
stem.
Valve gland packing too Loosen valve gland packing as per the
tight. manufacturers instructions.
Hand wheel does not operate De-clutch lever position Pull lever towards hand wheel to initiate
valve. manual operation.
Damaged hand wheel Check for mechanical damage, replace
mechanism parts as necessary.
Motor runs but does not operate Stripped gearing Check for mechanical damage, replace
valve. parts as necessary.
Damaged actuator / valve Check for mechanical damage, replace
linkage. parts as necessary.
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15.0 Standard Specifications
Enclosure Rating Weatherproof IP67
Enclosure High-grade aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Power Supply 24v AC/DC,110/220VAC 1 PH 50/60Hz, 440VAC 3PH 50/60Hz
Duty Cycle Motor IEC60034-1 S4 (70%)
Motor Squirrel caged induction motor
Limit Switches 2 x open/close SPDT, 250VAC 10A rating
Auxiliary Limit Switches 2 x open/close SPDT, 250VAC 10A rating
Torque Switches open/close SPDT, 250VAC 10A rating (except HQ008)
Stall Protection Built -in thermal protection
Travel Angle 90-degree +/- 10%
Indicator Continuous position indicator
Manual Override De-clutchable manual override
Mechanical Travel Stops 2 x external adjustable mechanical travel stops
Space Heater 7-10W ceramic housed
Conduit Entries 2 x M25
Lubrication Grease Moly EP
Ambient Temperature -20 ºC to + 70 ºC
External Coating Dry Polyester powder.
16.0 Contact Information
For technical support, please contact the UK sales office on the numbers below:
Actuated Solutions Limited
Unit 9 Evans Place
Durban Road, Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 9RY
Tel: 01243 827469
Fax: 01243 829418
Email: sales@actuated-solutions.co.uk
Wiring diagrams can be downloaded from our website:
www.actuated-solutions.co.uk
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