
November 2022
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAC050515 EN Rev. 0
12 Disassembly Procedure
Section 9: Disassembly Procedure
Section 9: Disassembly Procedure
9.1 End Cap and Springs Disassembly on
Spring-Return Actuators
1. Release locking nuts (24) and remove both travel stops (22) and thread seals (23)
or O-Rings (23a).
2. Remove the indicator (7) from the top of the pinion (19) For XL26 to XL221
use an allen key size 4 mm. For the larger sizes, the indicator can by pulled from
the pinion top.
3. Remove both sealing bolts (28) and O-Ring (29) from the end caps (21).
4. Place both the Hytork retractor rods through the hole in the end caps and screw
the rods into:
— For XL 26 to XL 681 the Pistons (20).
— For XL 1127 to XL4581 the retractor plate (20a, refer to Figure 4) until
travel is stopped (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) and take care the nut and
washer being free of the end cap face.
5. Turn back the rod 1/2 turn.
6. Screw the adjusting nut and washer by hand clockwise down the retractor rod
until they come up against the face of the end cap.
7. Prevent the “hold-nuts” to rotate by one wrench. Use another wrench, to screw
both adjusting nuts half turn at a time (refer to Figure 4) clockwise down the rods
until the end cap loosens (Maximum; approximately two complete turns).
This draws the:
— For XL 26 to XL681 the Pistons (20).
— For XL 1127 to XL4581 the retractor plate (refer to Figure 4) to the end
caps (21) and compresses the springs. This spring-compression, releases
the spring force and unlocks the SAFEKEY for removal.
8. Rotate the caps to ensure that the springs are retracted; if the cap will not turn
easily, a gentle tapping with a plastic hammer against the endcap will loosen the
end cap.
9. Unscrew the two slotted SAFEKEYS (13/14), and gently pull each SAFEKEY from
the body. If the SAFEKEY resists removal, gently tap the end cap with a soft
hammer to assist release.
10. When both SAFEKEYS have been removed, use a wrench to rotate the pinion,
driving the pistons (20) apart until they partially push the end caps from the body.
— For XL 26 to XL681 the Pistons (20), springs and end cap will come out.
— For XL 1127 to XL4581 the retractor plate (20a), springs and end cap will
come out.
11. To keep the spring pack assembly intact (refer to Figure 4), leave the retractor
rod in place. To disassemble the spring pack, unscrew the adjusting nut on the
retractor rod relieving the spring force, while preventing the rod from turning with
a wrench on the hold nuts.