Tag:actuator=manual

actuator = manual
Description
Define hands as the main way to change a machine or device state
Group: mechanics
Used on these elements
Useful combination
handle=* turn_to_close=* pipeline=valve
Status: approved
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This value indicates that a machine part or a device state can be modified by hand with the help of handle=* (mainly lever or wheel).

It shouldn't be confused with mechanical_driver=manual intended to manually bring mechanical power to a system.

Examples

Doors

Photo	Location	Tagging	Comments
	France	entrance=main material=metal actuator=manual handle=wheel turn_to_close=clockwise	A door keeping the entrance of an industrial building shut whith a wheel as handle to open it.

Valves

Photo	Location	Tagging	Comments
Globe valve	The Netherlands	pipeline=valve valve=globe actuator=manual handle=wheel turn_to_close=clockwise emergency=fire_service_inlet	The valve prevent water to get out of a fire fighters riser pipe in a building. This is a typical globe valve