Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-367 
Installation Instructions  
May 13, 2021 
Page 2 of 7  Siemens Industry, Inc. 
Figure 2. Setting the Direction of Rotation. 
NOTE:  For DIP switch setting options, see the 
Technical Instructions EA GDE/GLB-1 
(155-187P25). 
Mounting and Installation 
NOTE:  The GDE/GLB actuator comes with a factory 
installed 1/2-inch shaft guide. If shaft size is 
1/2-inch, proceed with Figure 6. 
When using a 3/8-inch shaft: Remove factory installed 
1/2-inch guide. See Figure 3.  
Figure 3. Removing 1/2-inch Ø shaft 
guide for 3/8-in or 5/8-in shaft. 
Figure 4. 3/8 Ø inch shaft, see Figure 1 Item f. 
1.  A 3/8-inch shaft adapter is provided in actuator 
package. 
2.  Hold the shaft insert so that the raised tabs 
are inserted last when placing the insert into 
the back of the actuator.  
3.  Proceed to Figure 6. 
When using a 5/8-inch shaft: 
Figure 5. 5/8 Ø inch shaft. 
1.  Remove factory installed 1/2-inch guide. See 
Figure 3. 
2.  Mount actuator to shaft per Figure 6. 
Figure 6. Mounting Actuator to Damper Shaft. 
Figure 7. Installing the Position Indicator (b). 







