GE SVI II AP Quick Start Manual

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Masoneilan SVI II AP Digital Positioner Quick Start Guide =| 21© 2015 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.Mounting the SVI II APThis guide provides installation instructions for mounting an SVI II AP on both rotary and recipro-cating actuated valves. The mounting process can be broken down into the following: Attach the mounting bracket to the actuator. Install the magnetic assembly. Assemble the SVI II AP on the mounting bracket.NOTE The SVI II AP should be mounted with the conduit connectionsdown in order to facilitate drainage of condensate from theconduit.Necessary PrecautionsTo avoid injury or the process being affected when installing or replacing a positioner on a controlvalve, ensure that: If the valve is located in a hazardous area make sure the area has beencertified as safe or that all electrical power to the area has beendisconnected before removing any covers or disconnecting any leads. Shut off air supply to the actuator and to any valve mounted equipment. Ensure the valve is isolated from the process by either shutting off theprocess or using bypass valves for isolation. Tag shutoff or bypass valves toguard against a turn-on while work is in progress. Bleed air from actuator and check that valve is in its unenergized position.It is now safe to disconnect and remove any valve mounted equipment that is being replaced.For the procedure to mount rotary and reciprocating valves, refer to the Mounting Instructionscontained in the valve’s Mounting Box kit.