Instruction Manual
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3710 and 3720 Positioners
September 2017
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Figure 20. Standard Indicator
NOTES:
1RETAINING RING (E‐CLIP) (KEY 12) IS NOT SHOWN.
2THE SHAFT OF THE INDICATOR (KEY 15) PASSES THROUGH THE POSITIONER COVER AND FITS OVER THE END OF THE FEEDBACK SHAFT (CAM SHAFT) (KEY 38).
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FEEDBACK SHAFT
(CAM SHAFT) (KEY 38)
INDICATOR (KEY 15)
INDICATOR SCALE (KEY 14)
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3. Inspect the indicator, pointer, and scale. Make sure the proper valve position is shown. Follow the procedures given
in this instruction manual to move the valve from fully opened to fully closed. Make sure the indicator properly
displays the valve position.
If the indicator is not properly aligned, continue with the following procedure.
4. If the indicator pointer and indicator scale are slightly out of alignment, loosen the four machine screws (key 3) that
hold the indicator scale to the positioner cover. Turn the scale to properly align it with the pointer. Tighten the four
screws and move the valve to confirm proper valve position indication.
5. If the pointer in the standard, low‐profile indicator is positioned in the wrong quadrant, loosen the four machine
screws (key 8) that hold the indicator scale (key 14) to the positioner cover. Remove the indicator scale. Then,
carefully lift the pointer (key 13) from the indicator (key 15). Place the pointer in the proper position and re‐install
the indicator scale, and screws. Make sure the indicator scale and pointer are now properly aligned by moving the
valve. If sufficient adjustment is not available in the scale, the actuator might be installed incorrectly.
6. If the internal scale of the beacon indicator is not properly aligned, remove the four machine screws that hold the
beacon indicator (key 10) to the positioner cover. Properly orient the beacon cover and replace the screws. Make
sure the beacon cover and scale are now properly aligned by moving the valve.
Changing Positioner Action
WARNING
Avoid personal injury or equipment damage from sudden release of process fluid. Before changing positioner action:
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Wear protective eyewear, gloves, and clothing whenever possible.
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Do not remove the actuator from the valve while the valve is still pressurized.
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Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or a control signal to the actuator and
accessories. Be sure the actuator cannot suddenly open or close the valve.
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Use bypass valves or completely shut off the process to isolate the valve from process pressure. Relieve process pressure
on both sides of the valve.