Service and Operating Instruction Pneumatic Actuators: Mi-503 EN

Edition: 2020-12
Mi-503 EN
Service and operating instruction
Pneumatic actuators
Type A - DA Double acting actuator

Type A - SC Single acting actuator (spring to close)
Type A - SO Single acting actuator (spring to open)
Edition: 2020-12 Original document - Mi-503 EN
Introduction
This operating manual is intended for the operating, maintenance and
supervisory personnel.
This operating manual also describes components, equipment and ancillary units
which are not or only partially included in the scope of supply.
The scope of supply applies always to the supply specification acc. to Page 47,
Chapter 7 Product key.
The operating personnel must have read, understood and must comply with this
operating manual.
We keep the right to do any technical changes which are necessary to improve the
product without prior notice.
Copyright
Copyright by SOMAS Instrument AB. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, graphic, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, taping, or
otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Valve supplier
SOMAS Instrument AB
Norrlandsvägen 26-28
SE-661 40 SÄFFLE
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 (0)533 167 00

E-mail: sales@somas.se
Website: www.somas.se
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Original document - Mi-503 EN Edition: 2020-12
Table of contents
1 Preliminary remarks 6
1.1 Explanation of warnings, symbols and signs 6
1.1.1 Warnings 6
1.1.2 Symbol and signs 7
2 Safety 8
2.1 Safety instructions 8
2.1.1 General dangers 8

2.1.2 Hazards due to electrical equipment 8
2.1.3 Additional hazards 8
2.1.4 State of the art 9
2.1.5 Preconditions for using the actuator 9
2.2 Designated use of the actuator 9
2.2.1 Use 9
2.2.2 Liability for non-designated use 10
2.3 Organizational measures 10
2.3.1 Availability of operating manual 10

2.3.2 Additional regulations 10
2.3.3 Checks 10
2.3.4 Protective equipment 10
2.3.5 Rebuilds or modifications at the actuator 10
2.3.6 Replacing damaged parts 10
2.4 Selection and qualification of personnel 10
2.5 Pneumatic actuators type A, ATEX 11
2.5.1 Special conditions 11
2.6 Safety instructions for pneumatic actuators 12
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3 Description 14
3.1 General information 14
3.2 Important advice 14
3.3 Air connections codes 15
3.4 Air pipes connection 16
3.5 Accessories 17
4 Assembly 18
4.1 Unpacking, storage and transportation 18
4.2 Assembly of the pneumatic actuator 19
4.2.1 Installing position of the actuator 20
4.3 Disassembly of the pneumatic actuator 22
4.4 Adjustment of the end positions 24
4.4.1 Tightening torque, tie-rods and nuts 24
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5 Maintenance 25
5.1 Maintenance 25
5.2 Sealing and repair kits 26
5.3 Replacing the sealing kit 27
5.3.1 Double-acting actuator types A11, 21, 31, 41, 51 - DA 27

5.3.2 Double-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - DA 29
5.3.3 Double-acting actuator types A22, 32, 42, 52 - DA 30
5.3.4 Double-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - DA 30
5.3.5 Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SC 31
5.3.6 Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SO 33
5.3.7 Single-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - SC 34
5.3.8 Single-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - SO 34
5.4 Replacing the repair kit 35
5.6 Components 38
5.6.1 Actuator type A-DA 38

5.6.2 Actuator type A-SC 39
5.6.3 Actuator type A-SO 40
6 Material specification 41
7 Product key 42
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1 Preliminary remarks
To enable you to find information quickly and reliably in the operation manual,
this chapter familiarises you with the structure of the operating manual.
This manual uses symbols and special characters which make it easier for you to
find information. Please read the explanations of the symbols given in the section
below.
Ensure that you read all the safety instructions in this operating manual very
carefully.
You will find safety instructions in section 2, in the foreword to the sections and
before any working instructions.
1.1 Explanation of warnings, symbols and signs
Warnings are used in this operating manual to warn against injury and material
damage. Always read and observe these warnings! Warnings are identified by the
following symbols:
In this manual are used diverse types of safety and warning notices:
Danger!
Type of danger.
International
Advise for imminent danger. Not attention of the advices could be mortal or cause severe
Safety symbol
injuries as a consequence.
Explanation of the countermeasures.
Warning!
Type of danger.
International
Advise for imminent danger. Not attention of the advices could cause severe injuries or property
Safety symbol
damage as a consequence.
Attention!
Type of danger.
International
Advise for possible danger. Not attention of the advices could cause property damage as a
Safety symbol
consequence.
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Note
Advices and give tips for better understanding of the manual or a better handling of the valve.
1.1.2 Symbols and signs
Symbols and signs are used in this operating manual to provide fast access to
information.
1.1.2.1 Symbols and signs in the text
Symbol Denotation Explanation

Operating instructions This means there is an action to be carried out.
1. Operating instructions, Work instructions must be carried out in the

2. multi-step sequence shown.
Deviations from the sequence shown may result in
damages to the valve and accidents.
• Lists, two-stage No activities are linked with lists.

–
➔ Cross-reference References to images, tables, other sections or other

instructions.
Tab.1-1 Symbols in the text
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
2.1.1 General dangers
Sources of danger resulting in general hazards:
• Mechanical hazards
• Electrical hazards
2.1.2 Hazards due to electrical equipment
Due to the permanent dampness, electrically-operated machine parts represent a

potential source of danger.
Comply with all regulations on electrical equipment in damp areas!
2.1.3 Additional hazards
2.1.3.1 Entanglement, crushing and cut/sever hazards
• by moving actuator parts left exposed, by removing covers for inspection,

sampling, etc.
• by automatic operated valves
2.1.3.2 Burning or scalding hazards
• by opening or leaving open function-check and/or sampling openings on

systems operating at high temperatures (above 40°C)
• by operating temperature >= 70°C. Short contacts (approx. 1s) of the skin with
the surface of the valve may cause burns (pr EN 563)
• by operating temperature = 65°C. Longer contacts (approx. 3s) of the skin with
the surface of the valve may cause burns (pr EN 563)
• by operating temperature 55°C…65°C. Longer contacts (approx. 10 ... 3s) of the

skin with the surface of the valve may cause burns (pr EN 563)
2.1.3.3 Explosion hazards
A high surface temperature on a valve and actuator, constitutes (a risk for burn
injuries, and) a risk of ignition of explosive atmospheres in ATEX applications.
The surface temperature of the equipment is not dependent on the equipment itself, but
on the ambient conditions and the process conditions. The protection from the surface
temperature is the responsibility of the end user, and must be effectuated before the
equipment is put into service.
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2.1.4 State of the art
This product has been built by SOMAS Instrument AB in accordance with state-
of-the-art standards and the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, its use may
constitute a risk to life and limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to
the valve and to other material property, if:
• the product is not used as designated
• the product is operated or repaired by untrained personnel
• the product is modified or converted improperly and/or
• the safety instructions are not observed
Therefore, every person involved in erecting, operating, inspecting, maintaining,

servicing and repairing the valve must read, understand and observe the complete
operating instructions, particularly the safety instructions.
2.1.5 Preconditions for using the actuator
The actuator only has to be used:
• in perfect technical condition
• as designated
• according to the instructions in the operating manual, and only by safety-

conscious persons who are fully aware of the risks involved in operating the
actuator
• if all protective devices are installed and operative
Rectify immediately any functional disorders, especially those affecting the safety
of the actuator!
2.2 Designated use of the actuator
2.2.1 Use
Pneumatic actuators type A are suitable to be assembled on the industrial shut-off

or control valves from SOMAS.
If you want to use the actuator with another shut off and control valve please
contact SOMAS Instrument AB.
The specified operating and limit values as well as the ambient temperature must
be complied.
Particular data to the operation and limit values are specified on the data sheet
„Si-503EN“.
The operating values, limit values and setting data must not deviate from the
values specified in the operating manual and corresponding information sheet
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without consulting the manufacturer! The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
any damages resulting from non-observance of the operating manual.
2.2.2 Liability for non-designated use.
Using the actuators for other purposes than those mentioned previously is
considered contrary to its designated use. For resulting damages of this, SOMAS
Instrument AB is not liable! The user take the risk.
2.3 Organizational measures
2.3.1 Availability of operating manual
The operating manual has to be stored and be readily available!
2.3.2 Additional regulations
In addition to the operating manual, it have to be observed all other generally

applicable legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention
and environmental protection! Direct the personnel to comply with them!
2.3.3 Checks
Periodically check that the personnel carry out the work in compliance with the
operating manual and that they pay attention to risks and safety factors.
2.3.4 Protective equipment
Use when necessary protective equipment.
2.3.5 Rebuilds or modifications at the actuator
Do not make any rebuilds or modifications at the actuator yourself, which can
affect the security of the actuator.
2.3.6 Replacing damaged parts
Actuator parts that are not in perfect condition must be replaced immediately
with original spare parts! Use only original spare and wear parts from SOMAS
Instrument AB.
On unauthorized parts is not guarantee that they have been designed and
manufactured according to the application.
2.4 Selection and qualification of personnel

Operation, maintenance and repairing works require special knowledge and
may only be carried out by trained technical specialists or qualified personnel
authorized by the user.
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2.5 Pneumatic actuators type A, ATEX

Actuators type A, with additional type indication -E, is in compliance with the
ATEX-directive 2014/34/EU.
The actuator has the following Ex-marking: II 2 GD Ex c X
II Equipment group II (not mines)
2 Equipment category 2, for use in zone 1 and 2 (gas atmospheres) and

zone 21 and 22 (dust atmospheres)
G Permitted to use in gas atmospheres
D Permitted to use in dust atmospheres
Ex c Ignition protection according to the standard for mechanical

products “constructional safety”
X Special conditions for SAFE use is available in the ATEX-instruction and

in the “declaration of conformity”
Use stainless steel tubing to connect the actuator to the positioner or the solenoid
valve.
Make sure there is electrical contact between the actuator, the valve and all
associated equipment, as well as between all components in the actuator during
repair or assembly (resistance max. 1 MΩ).
Brackets of unpainted stainless steel or the SOMAS mounting block are to be used
for mounting of associated equipment on top of the actuator.
Brackets of unpainted stainless steel are to be used for mounting of actuators on
valves.
The valve must be connected/earthed to the pipeline.
To avoid charging and electrostatic discharges: Do not clean the SOMAS logotype
stickers and the red warning stickers with dry fabrics.
2.5.1 Special conditions
For actuators including spring packages, the spring packages shall be replaced by
new ones every fifth (5) year or two (2) million operating cycles, whatever comes
first.
As an alternative the spring package replacements can be avoided by connecting

both air connections, CLOSE and OPEN, on each actuator cylinder, to the valve
positioner or the solenoid valve. The function of the valve positioner and the
solenoid valve must be double-acting type. As an alternative to double-acting
positioners and solenoid valves, other equipment can be used, with such function
to permanently ensure instrument air only, on both sides of the pistons in the
actuator cylinders. The supply air must be clean and dry instrument air and have
a constant pressure within the range of 4-8 bar (0,4-0,8 MPa).
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2.6 Safety instructions for pneumatic actuators

Operation of the actuator is always subject to the local safety and accident
prevention regulations.
Danger!
Risk of injury!
Do not place hands and fingers in the area of moving parts of the valve or of the actuator when
the actuator is connected to the compressed air supply.
Single action actuators may move to “open” or “closed” position without being connected to the
air system.
Warning!
Before carrying out maintenance or repair work on the valve with actuator or installation
and removal of the valve from the pipeline, always disconnect the compressed air supply to
the actuator. Single action actuators may move to “open” or “closed” position without being
connected to the air system.
Warning!
Ensure that personnel who work with, install or repair the actuator are appropriately trained.
This prevents unnecessary damage and accidents or injury to personnel.
The maintenace and assembly personnel must be familiar with the process of installing and
disassembling the actuator in a process line, the special and possible risks of the process and the
most important safety regulations.
The repair and assembly personnel must be familiar with the risks when handling pressurised
equipment, hot and cold surfaces, dangerous substances and substances which represent a
hazard to health.
Warning!
Before carrying out maintenance or repair work, installation and removal of an actuator from a
valve in the pipeline, always depressurise the valve in the pipeline, isolate the valve and remove
the medium.
The pressurised medium may lead to injuries to personnel.
Warning!
Protect yourself against noise - use the relevant safety equipment.
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Warning!
Beware of very cold or hot surfaces!
The actuator and/or actuator parts may become very cold or very hot during operation. Protect
yourself against frostbite and burns.
Danger!
Risk of injury!
Always release the spring tension before unscrewing the end cover of the cylinder.
Warning!
When transporting and handling the actuator, observe the weight of the actuator or of the
whole unit. Never lift the valve by its positioner, limit switch, solenoid valve or piping. Place the
hoisting ropes securely according to lift instruction.
The actuator may injure persons if dropped.
Do not walk under suspended loads.
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3 Description
3.1 General information

SOMAS pneumatic actuators type A are available in two designs:
• double acting - type DA
• single acting - type SC (spring to close) or SO (spring to open)
The actuator offers a patented backlash-free transmission coupling and a special

friction coupling which eliminate the play between the actuator and the valve.
(Valid for valves with a shaft diameter ≤ 50 mm).
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22
3 33
44
55
66
1 Valve positioner 3 End position bolt 5 Bracket

2 Mounting plate 4 Clamping ring 6 Mounting flange
Fig.3-1 Controlling valve with integrated actuator type A and a electropneumatic valve positioner
3.2 Important advice

The driver may only be used to operate the actuator during installation. Do never
use the driver for a emergency operation.
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1 Driver
Fig.3-2 Driver
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3.3 Air connections codes

The air connections of the actuator are identified as follows:
4
Rising pressure has a rotary motion clockwise as a consequence - SOMAS valve closes
CLOSE
2
Rising pressure has a rotary motion counterclockwise as a consequence - SOMAS valve opens
OPEN
Type A size A11, A21 and so on has one cylinder.
2 4
OPEN CLOSE
Fig.3-3 Air connections on type A size A11, 21... with one cylinder
Type A size A22, A32 and so on has two cylinders.
2 4
OPEN CLOSE
2 4
OPEN CLOSE
Fig.3-4 Air connections on type A size A22, 32... with two cylinders
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3.4 Air pipes connection

The following connection descriptions refer to the following function: Connection
pressurisation “CLOSE” has a rotary motion clockwise as a consequence.
Attention!
The air supply shall be dry and clean instrument air acc. to ISO 8573-1. The pressure must be
constant at 4 - 8 bar (0.4 - 0.8 MPa).
The maximum supply air pressure shall not exceed the stated maximum value of the positioner.
CLOSE
OPEN
Fig.3-5 Pneumatic actuator type A with two cylinders and schematic drawing of the to-connect air pipes
(double acting - A-DA)
OPEN
OPEN CLOSE
(single acting - spring to open A-SO). The ports ”2 / open” are equipped with silencers
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CLOSE
CLOSE
OPEN
(single acting - spring to close A-SC)
The ports ”4 / close” are equipped with silencers
3.5 Accessories
Actuator type A can be equipped with diverse accessories, e.g. valve positioners,
position limit switches and solenoid valves. Please observe the assembly
instructions for each component.
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4 Assembly
4.1 Unpacking, storage and transportation

Inspect the actuator for transport damage when unpacking. The protective caps
on the connections must only be removed immediately before assembly. The
actuator must be stored on an suitable base on a dry, cold and clean place and be
protected against dirt until installed.
Warning!
• Transportation must be carried out with suitable hoisting equipment
• Use lifting straps to lift the actuator, when this is installed on the valve
(➔ Fig.4-1). The picture shows a standard situation. Please note that all
possible situations that can occur cannot be covered in this lift instruction
Fig.4-1 Lifting
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4.2 Assembly of the pneumatic actuator
Warning!
the medium.
Warning!
Danger!
Risk of injury!
air system.
1 2
3
4
5
6
1 End stop bolt 3 Bolt 5 Bracket

2 End stop bolt 4 Clamping ring 6 Bolt
Fig.4-2 Assembly of the actuator (schematic diagram)
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4.2.1 Installing position of the actuator
Following mounting positions are possible:
Fig.4-3a Mounting positions
The standard actuator mounting is perpendicular to the pipeline (position A) (➔ Fig.4-3a).
Always give the desired mounting position when ordering a entire valve with installed actuator.
The valve and actuators mounting position relative the horizontal line. A mounting position with
the valve shaft pointing upwards (vertical) is often considered to be standard.
If the media contains sticky or other difficult impurities, that tend to collect at the bottom of the
pipe, it is advised to mount the valve with an angle of vertical. In this way it is avoided that the
impurities collect and eventually clog and glue the bottom bearing of the valve shaft.
Fig.4-3b Mounting position relative horizontal line
When large single acting actuators (heavy) are used, installation with vertical shaft and the
larger cylinder upwards are advised. Service on actuators installed this way is easier (➔ Fig.4-3b).
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Note
To prevent damage, do not fit the actuator with force.
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Procedure
1. When using double acting and spring-closed actuators, ensure that the valve
is in “closed” position.
2. When using spring opened actuators, ensure that the valve is in “open”
position.
3. Lubricate the shaft and the key.
4. Fix the bracket (➔ Fig.4-2/5) to the actuator with the aid of the bolts
(➔ Fig.4-2/3).
5. Place the actuator with the bracket (➔ Fig.4-2/5) in the required position
(A, B, C or D) (➔ Fig.4-2) on the shaft of the valve and fix the unit with the aid
of the bolts. (➔ Fig.4-2/6).
6. Connect the clamping ring to shaft end of the valve and the actuator
(➔ Fig.4-2/4). The clamping ring is to be mounted in such a way that its yellow
markings indicate the position of the ball segment/ball/disc. When the valve
is closed, the markings must then be offset to the direction of flow by 90°.
Clamping ring / backlash-free transmission coupling are pre-assembled on the

actuator in mounting positions A or C at delivery (➔ Fig.4-3). For the mounting
positions B or D the clamping ring has to be turned through 90°.
1 Clamping ring 2 Allen bolt
Fig.4-4 Mounting clamping ring
1. Tighten the bolts (➔ Fig.4-4/2) on the clamping ring (➔ Fig.4-4/1).
2. Then set the end positions (➔ Chap.4.4).
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4.3 Disassembly of the pneumatic actuator
Warning!
the medium.
Warning!
3
3
2
2
1
1
4
4
5
5
6
6
1 Puller 3 Screw 5 Bolt

2 Driver 4 Clamping ring bolts 6 Bracket
Fig.4-5 Disassembly of the actuator (schematic diagram)
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Use a puller to remove the actuator from the valve. This prevents damage to the
seat and the ball segment/ball/disc of the valve.
Pullers
Actuator size A11 A13 A21 A22 A23 A24 A31 A32
Article no. 34786 34786 34786 34786 34786 34786 34787 34787
Actuator size A33 A34 A41 A42 A43 A44 A51 A52
Article no. 34787 34787 34788 34788 34788 34788 34788 34788
1. Undo the clamping ring bolts (➔ Fig.4-5/4).
2. Remove the accessory parts such as positioners and end position limit
switches.
3. Remove the screws (➔ Fig.4-5/3), to remove the driver (➔ Fig.4-5/2).
4. Remove the bracket (➔ Fig.4-5/6) from the valve by removing the bolts
(➔ Fig.4-5/5).
5. Press the actuator off the valve with the puller (➔ Fig.4-5/1). Turn the puller in
until the actuator can be removed from the valve shaft.
6. Lift the actuator off and turn the puller out again.
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4.4 Adjustment of the end positions
Danger!
Risk of injury!
air system.
1 2
1 End position bolt “open” position 2 End position bolt “closed” position 3 Type plate
Fig.4-6 End position bolts on pneumatic actuator
Types A-DA A11, A21 and s.o. has one cylinder.

Types A-DA A22, A32 and s.o. has two cylinders.
The movement of the actuator is limited through end position bolts. The final
position for the open or closed setting can be adjusted with the end position bolts.
In closed position, the adjustment screw allows for adjustment of ± 5 degree.
The end position bolt on the open position, functions as a limit of the valve stroke
of the piston. The stroke of the piston depends on the function of the valve.
Attention!
Damage to PTFE seats!
While adjusting butterfly valves equipped with PTFE seats keep attention not to close the valve
to firm. This causes damage to the seat!
4.4.1 Tightening torque, tie-rods and nuts
The table below shows the maximum permitted tightening torques for tightening
tie-rods and nuts when the actuator has been dismantled (➔ Tab.4-1).
Thread Max. torque (Nm)
M8 10
M12 30
M16 50
M24 75
Tab.4-1 Tightening torque, tie-rods and nuts
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5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance
Warning!
Warning!
Regular maintenance is not necessary for the actuator type A. Assumed that the
service air is dry, oil free and its available with the required pressure.
Overhauling and repair work at the actuator may only be executed by SOMAS
Instrument AB or another service center who is authorised by SOMAS Instrument
AB. Repair work at the actuator may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
For the realisation of repairing work the instructions on the “additional

instructions for repair work” must be observed. Additional instructions as well as
corresponding repairing sets are available on request.
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Note
Note down the details of the type plate before contacting the contact partners given in the
order confirmation in case of technical request.
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5.2 Sealing and repair kits

Double-acting actuator, type A-DA standard and option -E (ATEX)
Actuator size A11-DA A13-DA A21-DA A22-DA A23-DA A24-DA A31-DA A32-DA
Sealing kit 35584 35585 35586 35587 35588 35589 35590 35591
Repair kit for standard 35607 35608 35609 35610 35611 35612 35613 35614
Repair kit for ATEX 42000 42001 42002 42003 42004 42005 42006 42007
Sealing kit 35592 35593 35594 35595 35596 35597 35598 35599
Tab.5-1 Double-acting actuator, type A-DA standard and option -E (ATEX)
Double-acting actuator, type A-DA, High-temperature design standard and option -E (ATEX)
Sealing kit 35630 35631 35632 35633 35634 35635 35636 35637
Sealing kit 35638 35639 35640 35641 35642 35643 35644 35645
Tab.5-2 Double-acting actuator, type A-DA, High-temperature design standard and option -E (ATEX
Single-acting actuator, type A-SC/SO standard and option -E (ATEX)

Actuator size A13-SC/SO A23-SC/SO A24-SC/SO A33-SC/SO A34-SC/SO A43-SC/SO A44-SC/SO
Sealing kit 35600 35601 35602 35603 35604 35605 35606
Repair kit for standard 35623 35624 35625 35626 35627 35628 35629
Repair kit for ATEX 42032 42033 42034 42035 42036 42037 42038
Tab.5-3 Single-acting actuator, type A-SC/SO standard and option -E (ATEX)
Single-acting actuator, type A-SC/SO, High-temperature design standard and option -E (ATEX)
Actuator size A13-SC/SO A23-SC/SO A24-SC/SO A33-SC/SO A34-SC/SO A43-SC/SO A44-SC/SO
Sealing kit 35646 35647 35648 35649 35650 35651 35652
Repair kit for standard 35669 35670 35671 35672 35673 35674 35675
Repair kit for ATEX 42039 42040 42041 42042 42043 42044 42045
Tab.5-4 Single-acting actuator, type A-SC/SO, High-temperature design standard and option -E (ATEX)
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5.3 Replacing the sealing kit

For actuators in option -E (ATEX) (➔ Chap.2.5).
Danger!
Risk of injury!
Always release the spring tension before unscrewing the end cover of the cylinder.
5.3.1 Double-acting actuator types A11, 21, 31, 41, 51 - DA
4
16
3
10
2
1 13
11
9
12
6 14
15
8
5 7
1 Nut 5 Screw 9 Screw 13 O-ring

2 Washer 6 Washer 10 Sealing bracket 14 Piston seal
3 End cover 7 Guide ring 11 Piston rod seal1 15 O-ring
4 Cylinder tube 8 Piston disc 12 O-ring 16 O-ring
1
O-ring + PTFE-ring
Fig.5-1 Replacing the sealing kit
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Procedure
1. Disconnect internal air piping.
2. Unscrew the nuts (➔ Fig.5-1/1), remove the washers (➔ Fig.5-1/2) and the end
cover (➔ Fig.5-1/3).
3. Dismantle the cylinder tube (➔ Fig.5-1/4).
4. Dismantle the screw (➔ Fig.5-1/5), washer (➔ Fig.5-1/6), guide ring

(➔ Fig.5-1/7) and piston (➔ Fig.5-1/8).
5. Loosen the screws (➔ Fig.5-1/9) and dismantle the sealing bracket

(➔ Fig.5-1/10).
6. Replace the piston rod seal (➔ Fig.5-1/11) and refit the sealing bracket.
7. Replace the O-ring (➔ Fig.5-1/12) in the housing end cover and the O-ring
(➔ Fig.5-1/13) on the piston rod.
8. Fit a new piston seal (➔ Fig.5-1/14) and a new O-ring (➔ Fig.5-1/15) on the piston
disc (➔ Fig.5-1/8). Screw together the complete package on the piston rod and
fit a new guide ring (➔ Fig.5-1/7).
9. Replace the O-ring (➔ Fig.5-1/16) on the end cover. Refit the cylinder tube and
end cover.
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5.3.2 Double-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - DA
4
14
3
19
10
2
1
17
11
9
15
16
20 18
12
13
8
5 6 7
1 Nut 6 Washer 11 O-ring 16 Washer2

2 Washer 7 Guide ring 12 Piston seal 17 Screw
3 End cover 8 Piston disc 13 O-ring1 18 Front end cover
4 Cylinder tube 9 Piston rod seal 1
14 O-ring 19 Tie-rod
5 Screw 10 O-ring 15 Nut2 20 O-ring
1
O-ring + PTFE-ring
2
Not available for A13-DA
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Procedure
2. Unscrew the nuts (➔ Fig.5-2/1), remove the washers (➔ Fig.5-2/2) and the end
cover (➔ Fig.5-2/3).
3. Loosen the nuts (➔ Fig.5-2/15), dismantle the washers (➔ Fig.5-2/16) the

cylinder tube (➔ Fig.5-2/4) and the tie-rods (➔ Fig.5-2/19).
4. Unscrew the screw (➔ Fig.5-2/5), dismantle the washer (➔ Fig.5-2/6) and piston
disc (➔ Fig.5-2/8).
5. Unscrew the screws (➔ Fig.5-2/17) and remove front end cover (➔ Fig.5-2/18).
6. Replace the piston rod seal (➔ Fig.5-2/9) and O-ring (➔ Fig.5-2/10).
7. Refit the front end cover.
8. Replace the O-ring (➔ Fig.5-2/20) in the front end cover and the O-ring
9. Fit a new piston seal (➔ Fig.5-2/12) and new O-ring (➔ Fig.5-2/13) on the piston
disc.
10. Screw together the complete package on the piston rod and fit a new guide
ring (➔ Fig.5-2/7).
11. Replace the new O-ring (➔ Fig.5-2/14) in the end cover.
12. Refit the cylinder tube, tie-rods and end cover.
5.3.3 Double-acting actuator types A22, 32, 42, 52 - DA
See “Double-acting actuator types A11, 21, 31, 41, 51 - DA” (➔ Chap.5.3.1).
5.3.4 Double-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - DA
See “Double-acting actuator types A11, 21, 31, 41, 51 - DA” (➔ Chap.5.3.1) and
“Double-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - DA” (➔ Chap.5.3.2).
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5.3.5 Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SC
4
14
3
15 22
2
1
18
12
13
10
8
7
5 6
19
11
9
16
17
20
21
1 Nut 7 Guide ring 13 O-ring 19 Screw

2 Washer 8 Piston disc 14 O-ring 20 End cover
3 End cover 9 Piston rod seal1 15 Adjusting screw 21 O-ring
4 Cylinder tube 10 O-ring 16 Nut 2
22 Tie-rod
5 Screw 11 O-ring 17 Washer2
6 Washer 12 Piston seal 18 Spring kit
1
O-ring + PTFE-ring
2
Not available for A13-SC
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Procedure
2. Unscrew the adjusting screw (➔ Fig.5-3/15) to its outermost position.
3. Loosen the nuts (➔ Fig.5-3/16), alternating crosswise.
i
Note
Do not unscrew the nuts completely. Make sure that the spring force is released. The end cover
has to be completely loose before removing the nuts and washers (➔ Fig.5-3/17) completely.
Check with SOMAS if “tension” from the spring remains.
4. For actuator size A13-SC loosen the nuts (➔ Fig.5-3/1) in the same way.
5. Dismantle the end cover (➔ Fig.5-3/3), cylinder tube (➔ Fig.5-3/4) and tie-rods
(➔ Fig.5-3/22).
6. Unscrew the screw (➔ Fig.5-3/5), dismantle the guide ring (➔ Fig.5-3/7), piston
disc (➔ Fig.5-3/8) and spring kit (➔ Fig.5-3/18).
7. Unscrew the screws (➔ Fig.5-3/19). Remove the front end cover (➔ Fig.5-3/20).
Replace the piston rod seal (➔ Fig.5-3/9) and O-ring (➔ Fig.5-3/10). Refit the
front end cover.
9. Refit the spring kit.
10. Fit a new piston seal (➔ Fig.5-3/12) and O-ring (➔ Fig.5-3/13) on the piston
disc. Screw together the complete package on the piston rod and fit a new
guide ring (➔ Fig.5-3/7).
11. Replace the O-ring (➔ Fig.5-3/14) on the end cover.
13. Tighten the nuts (➔ Fig.5-3/16), alternating crosswise. Do not exceed

maximum tightening torques for tightening (➔ Tab.4-1).
An end position adjustment should be made if the device is fitted on a valve

(➔ Chap.4).
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5.3.6 Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SO
4
12
3
13
20
2
1
16 8
17
9
7
14
15
18
21
10
11
6
19 5
1 Nut 7 Piston rod seal1 13 Adjusting screw 19 Spacer

2 Washer 8 O-ring 14 Nut2 20 Tie-rod
3 End cover 9 O-ring 15 Washer 2
21 O-ring
4 Cylinder tube 10 Piston seal 16 Spring kit
5 Guide ring 11 O-ring 17 Screw
6 Piston disc 12 O-ring 18 End cover
1
O-ring + PTFE-ring
2
Not available for A13-SO
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Procedure
2. Screw the adjusting screw (➔ Fig.5-4/13) to its outermost position.
3. Loosen the nuts (➔ Fig.5-4/14) alternating crosswise.
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Note
Do not unscrew the nuts completely. Make sure that the spring force is released. The end cover
has to be completely loose before removing the nuts and washers (➔ Fig.5-3/15) completely.
Check with SOMAS if “tension” from the spring remains.
4. For actuator size A13-SO loosen the nuts (➔ Fig.5-4/1) in the same way.
5. Dismantle the end cover (➔ Fig.5-4/3), cylinder tube (➔ Fig.5-4/4), tie-rods

(➔ Fig.5-4/20) and spring kit (➔ Fig.5-4/16).
6. Unscrew the spacer (➔ Fig.5-4/19) and dismantle the piston disc (➔ Fig.5-4/6).
7. Unscrew the screws (➔ Fig.5-4/17). Remove the front end cover (➔ Fig.5-4/18).
Replace the piston rod seal (➔ Fig.5-4/7) and O-ring (➔ Fig.5-4/8). Refit the
front end cover.
9. Fit a new piston seal (➔ Fig.5-4/10) and O-ring (➔ Fig.5-4/11) on the piston disc
and screw the entire package on the piston rod.
10. Fit a new guide ring (➔ Fig.5-4/5) and refit the spacer.
11. Refit the spring kit and fit a new O-ring (➔ Fig.5-4/12) in the end cover.
13. Tighten the nuts (➔ Fig.5-4/14), alternating crosswise. Do not exceed

maximum tightening torques for tightening (➔ Tab.4-1).
An end position adjustment should be made if the device is fitted on a valve

(➔ Chap.4).
5.3.7 Single-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - SC
See “Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SC” (➔ Chap.5.3.5).
5.3.8 Single-acting actuator types A24, 34, 44 - SO
See “Single-acting actuator types A13, 23, 33, 43 - SO” (➔ Chap.5.3.6).
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5.4 Replacing the repair kit

For actuators in option -E (ATEX), see also Service- and operating instruction
Mi-503-E EN.
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
16 16
5
5
6
6 15
15
9 9
7 7
10 10
8 8
11 11
17
12 12
13 13
10 10
14 14
9 9
Standard ATEX
1 Screw 6 Pivot pin 11 Bushing 16 Gasket

2 Driver 7 Link arm 12 Link arm 17 Grounding cable
3 Screw 8 Swivel bolt 13 Pivot pin
4 Cover 9 Bushing 14 Screw
5 Screw 10 O-ring 15 Locking ring
Fig.5-5 Replacing the repair kit
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Washer
Upper link arm
Washer
Washer
Lever Swivel bolt
Lower link arm
Washer
Fig.5-6 Standard
Locking ring
Washer (5 pcs)
Wave
spring washer
Upper link arm
Wave spring washer
Wave
Lever spring washer Swivel bolt
Lower link arm
Wave
spring washer
Grounding cable
Fig.5-7 ATEX
1. Dismantle the actuator from the valve.
2. Dismantle the driver (➔ Fig.5-5/2) by loosening the screws (➔ Fig.5-5/1). If your

actuator includes a positioner, dismantle the positioner/switch box and
mounting block first.
3. Loosen the screws (➔ Fig.5-5/3) and dismantle the cover (➔ Fig.5-5/4).
4. Dismantle the screw (➔ Fig.5-5/5) and lift up the pivot pin (➔ Fig.5-5/6).
5. Twist the upper link arm (➔ Fig.5-5/7) off of the lever and pull it out from the
piston rod together with the swivel bolt (➔ Fig.5-5/8).
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6. Move the piston rod so that the whole lever can be lifted out of the housing
and dismantle the lower link arm (➔ Fig.5-5/12) from the lever.
7. Fit new bushings (➔ Fig.5-5/9) in the cover (➔ Fig.5-5/4) respective bottom of

the housing.
8. Fit new O-rings (➔ Fig.5-5/10) and new bushings (➔ Fig.5-5/11) on the lever.
9. Fit the new lower link arm (➔ Fig.5-5/12) with pivot pin (➔ Fig.5-5/13) on the
lever. Lock with the screw (➔ Fig.5-5/14).
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Note
Observe the position of the washers.
10. Fit the new pin bolt (➔ Fig.5-5/8) and washer on the new upper link arm
(➔ Fig.5-5/7) and lock with locking ring (➔ Fig.5-5/15).
11. Refit the lever in the actuator housing. For ATEX connect the grounding cable
(➔ Fig.5-5/17) in the actuator house.
12. Align the piston rod and lower link arm with each other and insert the pin
bolt through the piston rod.
13. Secure the upper link arm on the lever by inserting the pivot pin (➔ Fig.5-5/6).
i
Note
The right position for the washers is demonstrated in the drawing (➔ Fig.5-6). Lock with screw
(➔ Fig.5-5/5).
14. Fit a new gasket (➔ Fig.5-5/16) and refit the cover and the driver.
See “Replacing the sealing kit” (➔ Chap.5.3) to replace other parts in the
repair kit.
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Note
When replacing the piston rod seal, the bushing in the housing end cover should be replaced.
The bushing is included in the repair kit but not in the sealing kit.
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1
38
ATEX 19
2
18
5.6
15
5.6.1
6a
16a
16 5
6b
9 24
12
20 8
16a
19
17 10 18
16 15
14 51 24
11
12 25
26 27
13 17 14 27 35
Components
14 28
18 20
37
19 20 45 48
Actuator type A-DA
18 44 47
19 43
11 12 42
36
32 3233
31
34 33
37
41
38 29 40
34
40 39 31 35
41
42
44 22 21
35 35 32
46 31
1 Screw 16 Washer 26 Washer 40 Piston seal
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36 35
23
2 Driver 16a Wave spring washer 27 End cover 41 O-ring
37 1
38 5 Cover 17 Swivel bolt 28 Gasket 42 Piston
43 40
45 39 6a Screw1 18 Pivot pin 29 Housing 43 Guide ring
48 42 1
49 6b Nut 19 Screw 31 Bushing 44 Washer
47 44 34
35 50
8 Cover 20 Link arm 32 Piston rod seal, cpl. 45 Screw
46
36 9 Screw 21 Clamp ring (D≤50) 33 Sealing bracket 46 End cover
23
10 Gasket 22 Screw 34 Screw 47 Washer
41
43 11 Bushing 23 Adjusting screw 35 O-ring 48 Nut
45
12 O-ring Nut 36 Tie rod 49 O-ring
48
47 13 Lever 24 Adjusting Screw 37 Cylinder tube 50 Screw
14 Bushing Nut 38 Piston rod 51 Grounding cable
15 Locking ring 25 Screw 39 O-ring
Pos.No. 28, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41 and 43 are included in the sealing kit.
1
Pos.No. 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 20, 28, 31, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41, From actuator size 3
43 and 51 are included in the repair kit.
Original document - Mi-503 EN
Fig.5-8 Actuator type A-DA

1 Screw 16 Washer 26 Washer 41 O-ring 19
ATEX
2 Driver 16a Wave spring washer 27 End cover 42 Piston 18
15
5.6.2
16a
5 Cover1 17 Swivel bolt 28 Gasket 43 Guide ring 16
1
6a Screw 18 Pivot pin 29 Housing 44 Washer
12
6b Nut1 19 Screw 31 Bushing 45 Screw 20
1 16a
8 Cover 20 Link arm 32 Piston rod seal, cpl. 46 End cover 2 17
6a 14 51
9 Screw 21 Clamp ring (D≤50) 34 Screw 47 Washer
5
10 Gasket 22 Screw 35 O-ring 48 Nut 6b
9
11 Bushing 23 Adjusting screw 36 Tie rod 49 O-ring
8 20
12 O-ring Nut 37 Cylinder tube 50 Screw 18
10 19
18 19
Actuator type A-SC
13 Lever 24 Adjusting screw 38 Piston rod 51 Grounding cable 16 15

24
14 Bushing Nut 39 O-ring 52 Spring kit 11
12
15 Locking ring 25 Screw 40 Piston seal 53 Spacer, end position
13 17 14
14
1
From actuator size 3
20 25
12 18 26
Fig.5-9 Actuator type A-SC 19 27
50 11 12 28
31
Pos.No. 28, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41, and 43 are included in the sealing kit. 34 24
35 32 27
Pos.No. 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 20, 28, 31, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41,
43 and 51 are included in the repair kit. 35 35
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52 29
37
22
21
40
41
42 48 39
43 47
48
47
37
38
35 36
39 50 34
46 44 35
45 53
27
23
32 52
36 31
35 43
42
41
40
47 22
48 22
39
40
1 Screw 16 Washer 26 Washer 41 O-ring 19
ATEX
2 Driver 16a Wave spring washer 27 End cover 42 Piston 18
15
5.6.3
16a
5 Cover1 17 Swivel bolt 28 Gasket 43 Guide ring 16
1
6a Screw 18 Pivot pin 29 Housing 44 Washer
1 12
6b Nut1 19 Screw 31 Bushing 45 Screw 20
2 16a
8 Cover 20 Link arm 32 Piston rod seal, cpl. 46 End cover 6a 17
9 Screw 21 Clamp ring (D≤50) 34 Screw 47 Washer 5 14 51
6b
10 Gasket 22 Screw 35 O-ring 48 Nut 9
11 Bushing 23 Adjusting screw 36 Tie rod 49 O-ring 8
19 18 20
12 O-ring Nut 37 Cylinder tube 50 Screw 10 18
16 15 19
Actuator type A-SO
13 Lever 24 Adjusting screw 38 Piston rod 51 Grounding cable

11
14 Bushing Nut 39 O-ring 52 Spring kit 12 24
15 Locking ring 25 Screw 40 Piston seal 53 Spacer, end position 13 17 14
14
1
From actuator size 3 20
18
19 27 24
Fig.5-10 Actuator type A-SO 11 12 25
50 26 35
34 31 27 37
35 35 28
Pos.No. 28, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41, and 43 are included in the sealing kit. 32
Pos.No. 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 20, 28, 31, 32, 35, 39, 40, 41, 40
43 and 51 are included in the repair kit. 41
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43 42 29
45
22 44 48
53
21
47 48 47
52 39
50 36
34
37 38 43
41 42
40
35
46 52
39
35
23
27
32 47
36
48
31
35
47
48
6 Material specification
Housing, cover, end cover: Aluminium (painted)
Cylinder: Aluminium (painted)
Tie rod: EN 1.4305
Piston seal: Carbon filled PTFE- +

O-ring made of cold-resistant nitrile rubber
Screws/nuts: Stainless steel
Connection1: Plastic tubing (standard)

Stainless steel tubing (option)
1
Between actuator and accessories
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7 Product key
A 32 - DA - H - D50 - F14
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Type of actuator 4 Option

2 Acuator size acc. to the selection table E = ATEX design
3 Function H = High temperature design
DA = Double-acting actuator HM = Hand operated
SC = Single-acting actuator (spring to close) LC = Locking device (closed position)
SO = Single-acting actuator (spring to open) V = Larger air connections
SCL = Single-acting actuator (spring to close)1 X = Special design
SOL = Single-acting actuator (spring to open)1 B = Bronze bushing in lever
R = Reinforced
5 Shaft diameter
6 Mounting pattern for valve attachment acc. to ISO 5211
1
Low air supply design
Tab.7-1 Description product key
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Type A - DA Double acting actuator

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1.1 Explanation of warnings, symbols and signs 6

2.1 Safety instructions 8

2.1.1 General dangers 8

2.2 Designated use of the actuator 9

2.3 Organizational measures 10

2.3.1 Availability of operating manual 10

2.4 Selection and qualification of personnel 10

2.5 Pneumatic actuators type A, ATEX 11

2.5.1 Special conditions 11

2.6 Safety instructions for pneumatic actuators 12

3.1 General information 14

3.2 Important advice 14

3.3 Air connections codes 15

3.4 Air pipes connection 16

4.1 Unpacking, storage and transportation 18

4.2 Assembly of the pneumatic actuator 19

4.2.1 Installing position of the actuator 20

4.3 Disassembly of the pneumatic actuator 22

4.4 Adjustment of the end positions 24

4.4.1 Tightening torque, tie-rods and nuts 24

5.2 Sealing and repair kits 26

5.3 Replacing the sealing kit 27

5.3.1 Double-acting actuator types A11, 21, 31, 41, 51 - DA 27

5.4 Replacing the repair kit 35

5.6.1 Actuator type A-DA 38

1.1 Explanation of warnings, symbols and signs

1.1.2 Symbols and signs

1.1.2.1 Symbols and signs in the text

Symbol Denotation Explanation

1. Operating instructions, Work instructions must be carried out in the

• Lists, two-stage No activities are linked with lists.

➔ Cross-reference References to images, tables, other sections or other

Tab.1-1 Symbols in the text

2.1.1 General dangers

Sources of danger resulting in general hazards:

2.1.2 Hazards due to electrical equipment

Due to the permanent dampness, electrically-operated machine parts represent a

2.1.3 Additional hazards

2.1.3.1 Entanglement, crushing and cut/sever hazards

• by moving actuator parts left exposed, by removing covers for inspection,

• by automatic operated valves

2.1.3.2 Burning or scalding hazards

• by opening or leaving open function-check and/or sampling openings on

• by operating temperature 55°C…65°C. Longer contacts (approx. 10 ... 3s) of the

2.1.3.3 Explosion hazards

2.1.4 State of the art

• the product is not used as designated

• the product is operated or repaired by untrained personnel

• the product is modified or converted improperly and/or

• the safety instructions are not observed

Therefore, every person involved in erecting, operating, inspecting, maintaining,

2.1.5 Preconditions for using the actuator

The actuator only has to be used:

• in perfect technical condition

• according to the instructions in the operating manual, and only by safety-

• if all protective devices are installed and operative