Flowserve MX Limitorque - Manual (Page 139)

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Limitorque MX Maintenance and Spare Parts FCD LMENIM2314-00 – 07/08
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STEP 1
c WARNING: Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before removing
encoder assembly. Power sources may include main power or control power.
a CAUTION: To avoid accidental oil leakage when removing encoder screws (#1-36), be
careful not to remove the encoder cartridge mounting screw (#14-8). The encoder cartridge
screw is located near one of the encoder mounting screws. Accidentally removing the
encoder cartridge mounting screw could cause oil leakage into the control compartment.
(See Picture 1a.)
Remove the encoder by locating and removing
the three M4 screws (#1-36) that mount the
encoder to the actuator housing. Use a 3 mm
hex key to remove the screws. Reference
Picture 1b to locate screws (#1-36); note
important cautionary statement discussed with
Step 1 and 1a).
1a
1-36
1-36
14-8
1-36
1b
STEP 2
Pull the complete encoder straight out of the
mounting holes to disengage the gear drive
from the encoder drive cartridge pinion.
2