Mea Hawk User Manual

MEA INC
2600 American Lane | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | USA
T +1 847 766 9040 | F +1 847 350 1951
COMPLETE CONTROL
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MEA Incorporated | Hawk Actuator Instruction and Operation Manual
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1-8 Operating Temperatures
The Hawk actuator and control enclosure must only be installed in areas which are appropriate for each
item’s respective temperature rating.
Actuator
Standard
-20 °F to +130 °F (-29 °C to +55 °C)
Cold Weather Package
-40 °F to +110 °F (-40 °C to +43 °C)
Cold Weather Package
with Thermal Jacket & Heater
-75 °F to +110 °F (-60 °C to +43 °C)
High Temperature
-20 °F to +150 °F (-29 °C to +65 °C)
Operating the actuator outside of the rated temperature range may impact hydraulic fluid viscosity which
will impact both actuator speed and thrust/torque output.
Control Enclosure
Standard
-20 °F to +120 °F (-29 °C to +49 °C)
Cold Weather Package
-40 °F to +120 °F (-40 °C to +49 °C)
1-8.1 Thermal Jackets & Heat Tracing
Thermal jackets with integrated heat tracing are required for the Hawk actuator to operate in
temperatures below -20 °F (-29 °C). Each thermal jacket provided by MEA Inc is manufactured with the
actual actuator dimensions in mind. The heat tracing power supply, junction boxes, and fittings are not
supplied by MEA Inc. and must be field wired by the user.
Thermal Jackets & Heat Tracing
Insulation
1.5” Thickness, Teflon Impregnated Fiberglass Cloth
Temperature Regulation
Self-Regulating, No Thermostat Required
Power Supply
120 VAC, 50/60 HZ
240 VAC, 50/60 HZ
Field Connection
2-Wire, 16 AWG
Electrical Protection
20 Amp Fuse Recommended (Customer to Provide)
Maximum Temperature
150
°F (65 °C) when Energized
185
°F (85 °C) when De-energized
Area Approvals
Cl 1, Div 2, Groups B, C, D (Standard)
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Note 1: CSA and UL Rated

Mea Hawk Specifications

General

Brand	Mea
Model	Hawk
Category	Controller
Language	English