The electric valve actuator is used to control the valve. If the valve cannot be opened and closed due to some factors, or is fixed in a certain position, the operation needs to be completed by the handwheel. So, what should you pay attention to when the valve actuator needs to be operated manually? Next, the domestic professional valve actuator manufacturer Cades will explain this problem for everyone
1. Pay attention to the correct direction when opening and closing the valve
The opening and closing of the valve have a fixed direction. Normally, counterclockwise means opening the valve, and clockwise means closing the valve. If you need to manually operate the valve electric actuator, then everyone must pay attention to opening or closing the valve in the correct direction when operating.
2, be careful not to operate with tools
Since the handwheels, handles and other operating parts on the valve are designed according to normal manpower, when manually operating the valve electric actuator, you should also pay attention to directly operate it by hand instead of levers or long wrenches. To open or close the valve to avoid damage due to excessive force. In addition, when the handwheel is fully opened, pay attention to turning it upside down a little to make the threads tightly to avoid loosening and damage.
