Thread: Using Built-In Switches on Linear Actuators
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Re: Using Built-In Switches on Linear Actuators
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Originally Posted by onenerdyguy View Post
Can you go a bit more in depth about that linear actuator and motor illegalness? We just ordered some actuators..
The actuator that the OP asked about includes a motor. Since that motor is not among those listed in Table 4-1 of R29 (see the Manual, Section 4.8, page 20), it is not legal. The OP's team replaced the motor with one that is legal, Andymark p/n am-0912.
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