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Flowrite™ AP 599 Series

Technical Instructions

Document No. 155-162P25

AP 599-2

June 17, 2008

12-inch Pneumatic

Valve Actuator

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Description

The Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch pneumatic valve actuator is designed for use with

the Flowrite VF 599 Series valves. This actuator is available with two stem strokes.

Features

• Completely enclosed actuator housing protects the diaphragm, springs, and start

point adjuster.

• Positioning relay is available factory-mounted or as an accessory.

• Start point of the actuator spring is adjustable. This allows the valve to be

sequenced.

• Easy installation.

Product Numbers

Table 1.

Product

Number

Actuator Type Actuator

Code

599-01010 3/4" (20 mm) stroke Pneumatic 279

Pneumatic with Factory

Mounted Positioning

Relay

285

599-01000 1-1/2" (40 mm) stroke

Pneumatic

281

Pneumatic with Factory

Mounted Positioning

Relay

287

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Technical Instructions Document No. 155-162P25 AP 599-2 June 17, 2008 Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Description The Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch pneumatic valve actuator is designed for use with the Flowrite VF 599 Series valves. This actuator is available with two stem strokes. Features • Completely enclosed actuator housing protects the diaphragm, springs, and start point adjuster. • Positioning relay is available factory-mounted or as an accessory.
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Technical Instructions Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Document No. 155-162P25 June 17, 2008 Warning/Caution Notations Page 2 WARNING Personal injury/loss of life may occur if you not perform a procedure as specified. CAUTION Equipment damage, or loss of data may occur if you do not perform a procedure as specified. Siemens Industry, Inc.
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Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Technical Instructions Document No.
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Technical Instructions Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Document No. 155-162P25 June 17, 2008 Mounting and Installation Allow 12 inches (300 mm) above and 6 inches (150 mm) on each side of the actuator for servicing. For best performance, install the actuator vertically above the valve. The actuator may be installed in any position between vertical and horizontal. Siemens Building Technologies does not recommend installing the actuator below horizontal or upside down.
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Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Technical Instructions Document No. 155-162P25 June 17, 2008 Table 2. Parts List. See Figure 2. Item Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Q’ty 3/8-16 thread forming screw 16 Upper housing 1 Diaphragm 1 Piston plate 1 Spring 6 Anti-spin rod 2 Adjuster retaining ring 1 M20 × 1.
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Technical Instructions Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Document No. 155-162P25 June 17, 2008 Parts of the Actuator Figure 2. Flowrite AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator. See Table 2. Page 6 Siemens Industry, Inc.
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Flowrite™ AP 599 Series 12-inch Pneumatic Valve Actuator Technical Instructions Document No. 155-162P25 June 17, 2008 Spring Adjustment With the actuator in an upright position and the stem visible as shown in Figure 3, use a 1-1/16 inch open-end wrench to turn the adjustment screw. • Normally Open Valves: To increase the start to close pressure, turn the adjustment screw from right to left. To decrease, turn the adjustment screw from left to right.