Install Instructions

Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-496
July 21, 2010
Ball Valve Bracket Kit
Item No.129-496, Rev. CA Siemens Industry, Inc.
Product Description
The Ball Valve Bracket Kit contains the parts necessary
to install an OpenAir™ GDE/GLB, series non-spring
return actuator or OpenAir GMA and GQD series spring
return actuator to a 599 Series two-way or three-way
ball valve.
The actuator is held in place by securing it to the
bracket shaft. The bracket shaft is held in place when
the bracket is properly screwed to the valve body.
Contents
Part Description Qty
6/32-inch × 3/4-inch screw for handle 1
Ball valve handle 1
Bracket shaft 1
Bracket screws: M4 × 0.7 × 50 mm
(New configuration)
2
Bracket screws: M4 × 0.7 × 53 mm
(Old configuration)
2
Bracket 1
Product Number
599-10078
Required Tools
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 10 mm socket wrench for OpenAir GMA
actuator installation
• 4 mm Allen wrench for OpenAir GDE/GLB
actuator installation
• 3 mm Allen wrench for OpenAir GQD actuator
installation
Expected Installation Time
20 Minutes
Installation
Make sure the ball valve is in the fully open position
with the valve stem in the orientation shown (See
Figure 1 and Figure 2).
EA1287R1
Stem
Configuration
Figure 1. New Configuration,
Uses the
M4 × 0.7 × 50 mm Screws.
EA1253R1
Stem
Configuration
Figure 2. Old Configuration
Uses the M4 × 0.7 × 53 mm Screws to Accommodate
the Yellow Mounting Plate.