Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
RGS011110-3 Rev. 0
November 2015
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Section 2: Installation
Installation
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Piping and Operation
The operation of a Bettis RGS F-Series Spring-Return (SR) actuator is comparable to any
spring-return scotch yoke actuator.
Instrument air, water, and other power gases and fluids may be used to cycle the actuator so
long as construction materials were chosen accordingly and maximum allowable pressure is
not exceeded. Air driven stainless-steel actuators with stainless-steel or composite cylinders
are not harmed by wet air (so long as freezing does not occur). Aluminum and chrome-
plated steel cylinders may be harmed over time by the presence of water.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED PRESSURE RATING
Exceeding the stated maximum pressure may result in damage to equipment and danger
to personnel including severe injury or death. Consult the actuator label for operating
limits. If an actuator label is missing, contact Bettis to request a replacement.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED TEMPERATURE RATING
Operating outside of the minimum and maximum temperature range may result in damage
to equipment and danger to personnel including severe injury or death. Consult the
actuator label for operating limits. If an actuator label is missing, contact Bettis to request a
replacement. An example of an actuator label is provided below for your reference.
NOTE:
CE marking indicates product conforms to the requirements of applicable directives as
listed on the actuator label.