ML6421, ML7421 NON-SPRING RETURN ELECTRIC LINEAR VALVE ACTUATORS
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Mounting
1. Place the actuator on the valve with the U-bolt around 
the valve collar. See Fig. 2.
IMPORTANT
When tightening the set screws, first tighten the right 
set screw. See Fig. 2.
2. Place the U-bolt against the valve collar and secure the 
actuator to the valve by turning each U-bolt nut clock-
wise.
NOTE: To assure even pressure on the collar, first 
tighten the nuts finger-tight and then alternate 
turning each U-bolt nut until both are snug.
3. Push aside the stem button retaining clip and hold. See 
Fig. 2.
4. Lift the valve stem until the head of the valve stem 
button is inside the large slot of the stem button 
retaining clip on the actuator.
5. Release the stem button retaining clip to secure the 
stem button. Check to make certain the stem button is 
secured by the retaining clip.
6. Pull off the manual operation knob.
7. Remove the cover from the actuator using a Phillips or 
crosspoint screwdriver. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 2. Attaching actuator to valve.
Fig. 3. Removing actuator cover.
Wiring
CAUTION
Electrical Shock or Equipment Damage Hazard.
Can shock individuals or short equipment 
circuitry.
Disconnect power supply before installation.
IMPORTANT
1. All wiring must comply with local electrical codes, 
ordinances and regulations.
2. Voltage and frequency of the transformer used with 
the actuator must correspond with the characteristics 
of the power supply and those of the actuator.
NOTE: See Fig. 5 through 8 for typical wiring hookups.
1. Feed power and control wires through the conduit 
connector located on the bottom of the actuator case.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Conduit connection or removal can break an 
unsupported connector.
When removing or attaching conduit, use a wrench to 
support the motor connector.
2. Using the appropriate wiring diagram (see Fig. 5 through 
8), connect power and control wires to the actuator. 
Make sure that all wiring is correct.
3. For the ML7421 only: Check selector plugs for proper 
settings. See Signal Input Failure section for details.
4. When wiring is complete, replace the actuator cover 
and control knob (see Fig. 9).
5. Apply power and control signals to the actuator.
Fig. 4. Connecting wiring to the actuator.
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TIGHTEN RIGHT
SET SCREW FIRST
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