3 Installation – general recommendations
3.2.3 Handling – Transportation
Observe relevant transport regulations during transportation
When the shipment is received, immediately check that no dam-
age has been done during transportation If not, immediately inform
the shipping company and SKF If the shipment has been damaged,
do not commission it
Use suitable load suspension devices for transport and assembly
Weights of cylinder and any gear and motor are indicated on
corresponding nameplates If not, please read the technical docu-
mentation of the corresponding manufacturer
In case of a problem, please contact your local SKF representative
3.2.4 General recommendations for installation
1
When mounting the cylinder, check that all parts to which it is fixed
are correctly aligned This should be done throughout the complete
stroke
NOTE:
Poor alignment will reduce the life of the cylinder
2
Radial load or bending torque must not be applied to the cylinder
pushing tube Otherwise cylinder lifetime might be drastically
reduced
3
Avoid shocks on the pushing tube Do not hit it with a hammer
4
Check that cylinder can move freely and there is no obstruction
over the full stroke
5
Do not modify any part of cylinder
6
Do not add any part/component on cylinder
3.3 Electrical installation
3.3.1 Motor
Generally, please read the technical documentation from the motor
manufacturer to know how to properly install the motor The details
concerning the motor can be found on its nameplate
If the motor manufacturer doesn’t supply paper documentation or
documentation CD-ROM, it means that a user manual can be down-
loaded from the manufacturer’s web site
In case of a problem and if motor has been sold by SKF, please
contact your local SKF representative Otherwise, please contact
motor supplier
Note
During actuator handling, please
take care not to damage the limit
switches and home switch (if these
options have been taken)
!
Note
If actuator has no anti-rotation on
the force tube, it is possible to extend or
retract by turning force tube by hand
!
DANGER
During and after operation, some parts of the
cylinder carry dangerous voltages Electric
shock hazard Risk of serious or fatal injuries
Strictly observe the safety instructions in
this manual and the safety instructions of
manuals associated with each commissioned
equipment (motor, servoamplifier, etc)
Do not unplug motor connectors before
switching off the power supply of the corre-
sponding servoamplifier First unplug the
signal connector and then the power
connector
Motor rotation can create voltage Do not
touch connector pins
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