Purchase and Installation Guide for a Four-Actuator Lift System

Purchase Guide

To install a four-actuator lift system using WindyNation actuators, the following components are required:

1. Quantity One (1) of “Speed Matched” Linear Actuator pairs with Mounting Brackets, Remote Switch, Dual Cable and Pig Tails

• • Product Listing: https://www.windynation.com/products/windynation-12-volt-225-lbs-linear-actuator-with-optional-power-supply-and-remote-control-kit
    • Actuator Quantity: 2 Pieces
    • Actuator Stroke Length: Choose the required stroke length
    • Control Options: Add Remote Control
    • Quantity: 1

2. Quantity One (1) of “Speed Matched” Linear Actuator pairs with Mounting Brackets

• • Product Listing: https://www.windynation.com/products/linear-actuators
    • Actuator Quantity: 2 Pieces
    • Length: Choose the same length as selected in Step 1
    • Add Mounting Brackets: Add Mounting Brackets
    • Quantity: 1

3. Quantity Two (2) of Double Cables

• • Product Listing: https://www.windynation.com/products/linear-actuator-wiring?variant=44132489756894
    • Wiring Options: Double Cable
    • Quantity: 2

4. Quantity One (1) of Extension Cable

• • Product Listing: https://www.windynation.com/products/linear-actuator-wiring?variant=44132489789662
    • Wiring Options: 16 Foot Extension Cable
    • Quantity: 1

5. 12 Volt Power Source capable of supplying 10 Amps of current

• • WindyNation does NOT offer a 10 Amp power supply

Installation Guide

Notes:

• To minimize the risk of actuators moving at slightly different speeds, install the speed match paired actuators diagonally from each other
• In wet environments mount actuators with the motor on top

1. Mount the Actuators
   • Install Actuators diagonally, across the application as shown below for better synchronization.

 

1. • Fasten the mounting brackets securely so the moveable load is centered on the actuator extension arm
2. Interconnect the Actuators
   • Use the Double Cable to connect two actuators per cable
   • Use the extension cable if additional length is required to reach the power/control unit.
3. Connect Power and Control
   • Connect the actuators to a 12 VDC Power Supply.
   • Install the Wireless Remote Control DPDT Switch between the power supply and actuators.
4. Testing and Fine Tuning

• • Operate the system to ensure all actuators move smoothly.
  • If speed discrepancies occur, adjust the cable length longer to slightly reduce the speed and shorter to slightly increase the speed.
  • Stroke length can be adjusted by approximately ½” by turning the threaded extension rod clockwise or counter clockwise

Note: Installation of a 12-amp fuse is highly recommended between the power supply and switch

Wiring Diagram 

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