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Installation Guidelines

Installation Guidelines for aluminum control

Motor Mounting Methods
for electric and pneumatic actuators

FOR RETROFIT APPLICATIONS, ACTUATORS MUST BE RELOCATED
TO MATCH DAMPER DRIVE BLADE POSITION.

Electric motor mount, direct-coupled to drive rod

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR:
DIRECT-COUPLED TO DRIVE ROD (EXTERNAL)


If the damper is In Duct install type, the motor is attached to the duct using the anti-rotation bracket supplied with the actuator. If the damper is Flanged to Duct install type the actuator is mounted to the damper's 4" frame using a TAMCO Motor Mounting Bracket. (Part # AL-0001).

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR:
DIRECT-COUPLED TO JACKSHAFT (EXTERNAL)


Motor is mounted on a mounting bracket.
Jackshaft measures 1" (25.4 mm) in diameter.

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR:
REMOTE CONNECTION TO FACE BLADE BRACKET (INTERNAL)


Motor is mounted in the airstream. Damper must be ordered with a TAMCO Face Blade Bracket. Required accessories: Belimo ZG-100 Universal Mounting Bracket (Part # BE-8104), appropriate Belimo Crank Arm Adaptor Kit and Belimo Push Rod (dependent on actuator selected).

PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR:
DIRECT-COUPLED TO DRIVE ROD (EXTERNAL)


All mounting accessories required for direct-coupled mounting are supplied with Siemens pneumatic actuators.

PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR:
DIRECT-COUPLED TO JACKSHAFT (EXTERNAL)


Required accessory: Pneumatic Actuator Jackshaft Clevis Arm (Part # PN-0006).

  • Pneumatic motors must be installed and aligned so as to ensure proper rotation of clamp or crank arm. This requires the actuator to be installed at an angle to match blade rotation. The damper drive rod must not be subjected to pressure that may bow or bend rod out of line.
  • Each pneumatic actuator requires accessories which are specific to its type, model, or brand. The accessories are necessary to mount the pneumatic actuator to the TAMCO hexagonal drive rod, or to the TAMCO 1" (25.4 mm) diameter jackshaft. Verify with the actuator manufacturer for a list of appropriate accessories.
  • TAMCO supplies three sizes of Siemens pneumatic actuators (No. 3, No. 4, and No. 6). Models can be purchased with or without positioners. Required accessories are indicated beneath each pneumatic actuator mounting type image. (Refer to Pneumatic Actuator Mounting Accessories page for more details.)

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