3 initial actuator preparation, 1 mounting base, 2 stem acceptance – Flowserve L120 Series Limitorque Actuation Systems User Manual
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• Carefully check for correct motor rotation direction. If the motor is driving the valve in the wrong
direction, interchange any two leads on three-phase motors or switch the armature leads on DC and
single-phase motors.
• Use a protective stem cover. Check valve stem travel and clearance before mounting covers on rising
stem valves.
• Verify all actuator wiring is in accordance with the applicable wiring diagram, national and local codes,
and Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 – Required Rating for External Wiring
Up to:
Use wire rated at least:
40°C
60°C
60°C
75°C
4.3 Initial Actuator Preparation
Replace all molded plastic conduit and top protectors (installed for shipping purposes only) with pipe
plugs when installation wiring is complete.
4.3.1 Mounting Base
The mounting hole sizes and quantities are as detailed in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2 – Mounting Base Dimensions
Actuator Size
Mounting Holes
Tap size
Quantity
MSS
ISO
L120-10
4
3
⁄
8
-16x0.88
M10x1.5x22.4
L120-20
4
5
⁄
8
-11x1.25
M16x2x32
L120-40
4
5
⁄
8
-11x1.25
M16x2x32
4.3.2 Stem Acceptance
The maximum stem acceptance is provided in Table 4.3.
Table 4.3 – Maximum Stem Acceptance
Actuator size
Drive 2
Drive 1
Tapped
Bore
Key
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
L120-10
1.25
32
1.00
25
1/4x3/32
8x6
L120-20
2.25
57
1.875
47
1/2x3/16
14x9
L120-40
2.625
66
2.125
52
1/2x3/16
16x10