Installation instructions
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Fisherr 685SE and 685SR Piston Actuator
Contents
Introduction 1.................................
Scope of Manual 1.............................
Description 1.................................
Specifications 2...............................
Principle of Operation 3.........................
Installation 6..................................
Three-Way Valve Applications Note 6.............
Actuator Mounting 7..........................
Handwheel Operation 8.........................
Maintenance 9.................................
Actuator Removal 9...........................
685SE Seal and O-ring Replacement 10...........
685SR Seal and O-ring Replacement 12...........
Parts Ordering 14...............................
Parts Kits 14...................................
Parts List 15...................................
Figure 1. Fisher 685SE Piston Actuator
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Introduction
Scope of Manual
This instruction manual provides information on the installation, maintenance, and parts ordering for Fisher 685SE and
685SR piston actuators. Refer to separate instruction manuals for information regarding other equipment and
accessories used with these actuators.
Do not install, operate, or maintain 685SE or 685SR actuators without being fully trained and qualified in valve,
actuator, and accessory installation, operation, and maintenance. To avoid p ersonal injury or property damage, it is
important to carefully read, understand, and follow all the contents of this manual, including all safety cautions and
warnings. If you have any questions about these instructions, contact your Emerson Process Management sales office
before proceeding.
Description
The 685SE and 685SR are medium to large springreturn doubleacting piston actuators that provide accurate, high
thrust output for short to long travel applications. These actuators are designed for use with a variety of medium to
large Fisher slidingstem control valves including the easye™, FB, TBX, CVX, HP, EH, and 461.
These actuators feature an internal bias spring that forces the actuator piston rod to extend (685SE) or retract (685SR)
upon a loss of s upply pressure, thereby ensuring a failclosed or failopen mode of operation. This effectively
eliminates the need for a trip valve and volume tank in most constructions.
Instruction Manual
D103799X012
685SE/685SR Piston Actuator
September 2014










