Flomatic FCEL User manual

1) General
All Flomatic Electric Actuators are thoroughly tested and checked before shipment . If
installation will not occur immediately, actuator should be kept in a dry place. Please
D N T remove plugs from conduit entries until ready for wiring.
2) Operation
2.1) Auto/Manual Operation
Auto/ Manual Shift operation as follows:
1) Manual verride: Caution: Before engaging manual override power must be
off. Push or Pull the hand/auto declutching lever to engage clutch. (Handwheel
may have to be “jockeyed” slightly.) After engaging clutch, turn handwheel
either to “ pen” or “Closed”.
2) Auto peration by Motor: nce wiring is complete actuator is ready for
operation and will instantly operate once electric power is energized. If in
manual mode when electric power is re-energized, actuator will automatically
declutch and operate.
2.2) Valve Position Indication-
Actuator Top mounted Visual position indication shows “ PEN” and “CL SED”
valve position.
3) Wiring onnections
3.1) Top Housing over Removal
Remove the 4 Socket head Housing Capscrews with a hex key wrench. Lift
housing cover from actuator base. Look for wiring diagram in plastic envelope.
aution!! Read Before Operation!!
When the actuator is operated for the 1
st
time it is important to check the
correct rotation of the motor. Otherwise serious damage may occur.
1) Place Valve position at 45 degrees by turning the handwheel , energize
the actuator to open or close and check proper valve rotation direction.
2) If Rotation direction is reverse, stop immediately and recheck wiring.
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3.2) Wiring
1) Connect power and control connections to the terminal strip per wiring
2) 2 Ground Connections need to be wired . (1 internal- identified by sticker
and 1 external located between the two mechanical stops)
3.3) onduit Entries (3/4 inch NPT)
SEAL All conduit entries even if not used!!
4) Limit Switches (LS) - am activated snap action switches,
4.1) Setting the losed Limit Switch: (Lower am and Lower Switch)
1) Pull the declutch lever and turn Handwheel clockwise to move the valve to fully
losed position.
2) Using a hex key wrench, loosen the lower cam screw. ( losed LS)
3) Adjust the cam to trip the lower cam switch (LS), then tighten screw.
4.2) Setting the Open Limit Switch: (Upper am and Upper Switch)
1) Pull the declutch lever and turn Handwheel counter-clockwise to move the valve
to the fully pened position.
2) Using a hex key wrench, loosen the upper cam screw. (Opened LS)
3) Adjust the cam to trip the upper cam switch (LS), then tighten screw.
4.3) Mechanical Travel Limit Stops: (TLS)
1) Closed Travel Limit Stop is on Left and pen Travel Limit Stop is located on right.
2) Set each mechanical (TLS) bolt 1 turn beyond the Limit Switch trip point.
3) If the stop bolts make contact before the /C LS trips, rotate bolt 2 turns counter-
Clockwise.
4.4) Limit Switch/Travel Stop Operation Test
To test pen/Closed Limit Switch and Mechanical TLS operate the valve to pen-Closed
Several times with Limit Swtches wired to control panel to check pen/closed indicator
Lights.
5) Torque Switch

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Torque switches are factory set to actuator rated torque and should not be necessary
to reset. all factory if you have special requirement. Torque switches set with
special tools to protect the actuator. If re-set without factory consultation warranty
may be voided.
6) Adaptation mounting for Actuator and valve
6.1 Drive Bushing
1) Removal
An internal actuator drive bushing is assembled on the bottom of the actuator with 4
retaining screws. Socket hex-key wrench is required for their removal.
2) Machining
The Drive bushing is machined to adapt to valve shaft ( or mounting coupler if
actuator is not direct mounted to the valve.) If key/keyway adaptation is used the
directionof keyway should align with one of the drive busing screws.
6.2 Reassembling the drive bushing
1) heck the relative position of valve and actuator ( pen-Closed).
If not rotate the actuator to same position as valve.
2) Line UP actuator key way or other shaft configuration ( Square, etc.) with valve
Shaft or coupler Key Way, etc. ** Actuator can mount in one of 4 quadrants as determined by
the drive busing installed position.
3) Insert the drive bushing back into the actuator with the 4 retaining screws.
Trouble shooting

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Mechanical Trouble
Valve will not operate 1) Try moving the valve with the Manual Handwheel after
Pulling the declutch lever.
2) Watch mechanical position On top of actuator for movement
3) If Handwheel will not move, the valve is stuck. Valve needs to
disassembled and repaired.
4) If Handwheel moves well without interruption, check the
adapter connecting the valve and actuator.
5) If Handwheel moves check electrical functioning.
Electrical Trouble 1) heck Main Power Supply, relays, fuses, lamps, switches
heck Main 2) If the problem is the control panel- replace defective parts.
ontrol Panel 1
st
If NO ontrol Panel problem heck Actuator
Then Actuator 3) heck the Actuator Motor and replace if necessary.
4) Torq Switch Tripping- turn main power off and follow
Mechanical Trouble Shooting procedure
5) heck for faulty Limit switch with circuit check,
adjust or replace.
6) All other electrical problems can be resolved by parts
Replacement.
F EL Actuators are designed for long life under normal operating conditions. It is
Recommended to make an operational check 2X’s per year.
Flomatic warrants all products to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for 1 Year
from date of shipment.
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