Removing actuator

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Remove protective caps and screw in and tighten retaining screws M8 (1).

Remove resetter (2).

NOTE: The retaining screws are required as aids to fitting the actuator.
After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws must be removed again!

Fig 1: Identifying Resetter And Retaining Screws M8

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Release screws (1) and slowly raise actuator (2) until connector on underside of actuator is accessible.

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator And Mounting Screws

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Pull lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Then press together connector fastener on both sides and detach connector (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Lock

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