Intermatic PE24GVA User manual

PE24GVA VALVE ACTUATOR
Installation and Operation Manual
SAFETY SECTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Intermatic® PE24GVA valve actuator is designed for today’s pool automation systems. It is fully adjustable with a simplified setup. This valve
actuator was designed specifically with the installers and pool owners in mind. The spin and set cams make it a breeze to work with.
Specifications
Electrical Ratings:
• 24 V, 60 Hz, 0.75 A
Normal Operation Duty Cycle:
• 1 minute ON (Max), 8 minutes OFF (Min)
These values may be temporarily exceeded
during installation testing and adjustment.
WARNING
• To be connected to a Class 2 circuit only.
• All wiring must comply with all state and local electrical codes including the National
Electrical Code and/or Canadian Electrical Code.
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock

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For cam adjustment first remove the hold down knob and handle (see FIG 4). Then remove four screws and actuator lid to locate the cam/motor
compartment (see FIG 4). Next, follow the step by step illustrations as shown below.
NOTE: Factory settings: If mounted in POSITION 1 (STANDARD MOUNT in FIG 3) the cams will stop the valve blocking PORT A in one direction and
PORT C in the other direction. Please be sure to adjust the cams to match your setup.
Figure 3.
6. Use the supplied four long stainless steel screws to attach the actuator
to the valve.
7. Use hold down knob provided with Intermatic actuator to connect the
handle to the actuator shaft. Do not overtighten. Finger tighten only.
8. Connect power supply cord to a CLASS 2 CIRCUIT ONLY, rated 24 V
nominal, 4 A or 100 VA maximum.
CAM SETTING
POSITION 1
STANDARD MOUNT
PORT B COMMON
PORT UNDER
ACTUATOR BODY
POSITION 2
POSITION 3 POSITION 4
INSTALLATION
Mounting Actuator on Top of Pool and Spa Diverter Valve
1. Unscrew the hold-down knob and remove handle from valve shaft.
Existing knob will be replaced with knob provided with Intermatic
actuator.
2. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws from the valve
body as shown in Figure 1.
3. Turn the actuator over and observe the teeth as shown in Figure 2.
4. Place the actuator over the valve shaft so the small tooth engages with
the small slot in the valve shaft. See Figure 2.
5. Rotate the actuator until the actuator posts line up with the four holes
so it matches one of the mounting positions shown in Figure 3.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Mounting Options
Standard Plumbing - A three-port valve is the port B (middle) being the
incoming (common) port and A and C ports are the outlet ports
(see Figure 1).
Standard Actuator Mounting - The main body of the actuator is over port B
as shown in position 1of Figure 3.
The actuator can also be mounted on top of a valve in four different
positions as shown in Figure 3. Depending on the plumbing of the valve
and mounting position of the actuator, the cams inside the actuator may
have to be reset. (See next section.)
REMOVE THE 4 SCREWS FOR THE
STANDARD MOUNT INSTALLATION
PORT A PORT C
PORT B
COMMON PORT
VALVE
SMALL SLOT
THREE POSTION
SWITCH LOCATION
POWER
CORD
SMALL
TOOTH
BOTTOM VIEW
OF ACTUATOR
Scan for Valve Actuator Cam Setting Video

Activate the bottom switch to check the
counter-clockwise stopping point.
Counter-clockwise rotation stops
when the top cam lobe makes
contact with the top switch point.
In this example, the ow has not been completely diverted
at the stopping point.
3
1.
2.

Push down and turn the top cam
to change the position of the stopping point.
Test the position of the stopping point
by toggling the bottom switch.
4
3.
4.

The ow in this example is
now completely diverted at
the stopping point.
To check the clockwise stopping
point, activate the bottom switch
in the opposite direction.
5
5.
6.

Clockwise rotation stops when the
bottom cam lobe makes contact
with the bottom switch point.
In this example, the ow has not been completely diverted
at the stopping point.
Push down and turn the bottom cam
to change the position of the stopping point.
6
7.
8.

Test the position of the stopping point
by toggling the bottom switch.
The ow in this example is
now completely diverted at
the stopping point.
7
9.
10.

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SYNCHRONIZATION
If one or more of the valve actuators are out of sync and rotating in the opposite direction that it should, flip the three position switch located on the
bottom of the actuator to the extreme opposite position to change the actuator rotation. This will make it rotate opposite of what it is. You can not fix
this by just adjusting the cams.
During the normal operating season, the valves may need to be rotated manually, such as draining or filling the pool/spa.
The valves can be rotated electrically or manually. If the system has power, rotate electrically. If no power, rotate manually.
Rotating Valve Actuator Electrically
1. On the bottom of the Actuator, toggle the valve switch until the desired rotation is reached. See Figure 7 on this page.
2. Toggle the switch to the center (OFF) position to stop rotation.
3. Toggle the switch back to its original position.
Rotating Valve Actuator Manually
1. On the bottom of the valve actuator, toggle the switch to the center (OFF) position.
2. Loosen the locking knob approximately four full turns.
3. Press down firmly on the locking knob to disengage the actuator gear train from the valve shaft.
4. Turn the handle to rotate the actuator valve to an Auto ON position.
5. Pull up on the handle and turn it gently back and forth to return to the operating (drive) condition.
6. Tighten the locking knob on the top of the handle and toggle the switch to its original Auto ON position.
OPERATION

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INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
1950 Innovation Way, Suite 300
LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS 60048
www.intermatic.com
158--02423
LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or (b) completing
a warranty claim online at www.intermatic.com. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, Customer Service 1950
Innovation Way, Suite 300, Libertyville, IL 60048. For warranty service go to: http://www.Intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000.
Servicing the Valve Actuator
The valve actuator seals need to be greased once a year.
UNSCREW LOCK KNOB AND REMOVE KNOB AND HANDLE. REMOVE SCREWS AND COVER. LUBRICATE WITH SILICONE GREASE IN ONE OR
BOTH OF THE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN.
Figure 4
MAINTENANCE
UNSCREW LOCK KNOB AND REMOVE
KNOB AND HANDLE. REMOVE SCREWS
AND COVER. LUBRICATE IN ONE OR BOTH
OF THE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN.
USE BRUSH OR FINGER TO
LUBRICATE THE GASKET
INSIDE THE TOP COVER.
LUBRICATE THE SHAFT
ON THIS SURFACE WITH
A BRUSH OR FINGER
NOTE: Use phillips
head screwdriver to
retighten screws. Do
not over tighten.