Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
Document No. 129-386
Installation Instructions
October 2, 2009
Page 2 of 5 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 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,
1. 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-inch Ø Shaft, see Figure 1.
2. A 3/8-inch shaft adapter is provided in actuator
package.
3. Hold the shaft insert so that the raised tabs are
inserted last when placing the insert into the back
of the actuator.
4. Proceed to Figure 6.
When using a 5/8-inch shaft:
Figure 5. 5/8-inch Ø 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).





