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14.DisassemblyandReassembly
Disassembly and reassembly method of the actuators differs depending on the actuator type. When
disassemblyoftheactuatorisrequiredfor maintenanceorrepair,followtheproceduresdescribedforeach
actuatortype.
DONOTusecompressedairwhendisassemblingthecylinder.Thecylinder
maybesuddenlyejected.
A compressed heavy-duty spring is packed within the spring case of the
Type BS and BSW actuators. The spring cover may be pushed out and
cause personal injury if the tie rod used for fixing the spring case is
loosenedandremoved.Whendisassemblingthespringcase,make sureto
followtheinstructionsgiveninthismanual.
Takecarewhenhandingheavypartsduringdisassemblyorreassembly.
Disassembly
Performdisassemblyinaspacious,cleanroom.
After air tubing is removed,adequately cover the airsupplyexhaust port
andtheopenendsoftheactuatorhousingstopreventdustfromentering
untilreassemblyoftheactuator.
Prepare tie rods, spring pins and nuts specified for each size before
disassemblyofTypeBSandBSWactuators.
Releasetheresidualpressurefromthecylinderbeforedisassembly.
The internal surface of the actuator cylinder is coated with fluorocarbon
resin.Careshouldbetakennottoscratchthecoatingduringdisassembly.
All sliding parts such as shafts, pistons and bearings must be carefully
handledandstoredtoavoidscratchesordamages.