November 2022
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAC050515 EN Rev. 0
Important Safety Procedures2
Section 1: Important Safety Procedures
Numbers in brackets (#) refer to parts on the exploded view drawing (refer to Section 15,
Figure 13). All Hytork XL spares kits are supplied with SAFEKEY assemblies (13/14) cut to an
exact length which will t the circumference of the end cap (21) when fully assembled into
the actuator.
Any shortened SAFEKEY must not be used.
If in doubt, contact Emerson or your local Hytork Stocking Distributor. Read the relevant
sections carefully before continuing.
NOTE:
• Failure to follow proper storage guidelines will void warranty.
• Warehouse storage: Hytork actuators should be stored in a clean, dry warehouse,
free from excessive vibration and rapid temperature changes. Actuators should
not be stored on any oor surface.
• On site storage: Hytork actuators should be stored in a clean, dry warehouse, free
from excessive vibration and rapid temperature changes. Prevent moisture or dirt
entering the actuator. Plug or seal both air connection ports.
!
WARNING
• Use lifting equipment as required by national or local legislation.
• Use lifting straps to lift the assembly of actuator and valve.
•
Do not attach lifting straps to only the actuator, to lift the assembly of actuator
and valve.
Table 2. Weight of Actuators
Model
Double-Acting Spring-Return with S80 Springs
kg lb kg lb
XL26 1.39 3.06 1.53 3.37
XL71 2.39 5.27 2.78 6.13
XL131 3.90 8.60 4.76 10.49
XL186 4.77 10.52 5.45 12.02
XL221 6.19 13.65 7.76 17.11
XL281 7.02 15.47 9.90 21.83
XL426 7.30 16.10 12.50 27.56
XL681 8.80 19.40 22.50 49.60
XL1127 22.00 48.50 36.00 79.37
XL1372 27.00 59.52 46.60 102.73
XL2586 46.00 101.41 79.00 174.16
XL4581 83.00 182.98 142.00 313.05