Intermatic ReadySet PE24RSVA User manual

Spring Grove, Illinois 60081
www.intermatic.com
ReadySet™ Electronic Valve
Actuator
ModelPE24RSVA
Installation and operation manual
SAFETY SECTION
Warning
Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before installing
or servicing.
• Connect to a Class 2 circuit only.
• Installation and/or wiring must be in accordance with all national and local
electrical code requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 24 VAC supplied by a Class 2 power source
Amperage .75 A Maximum
Frequency 60 Hz
Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F; -20°C to 50°C
Operational Duty Cycle One (1) minute ON (MAX)
Four (4) minutes OFF (MIN)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ReadySet Electronic Valve Actuator (model PE24RSVA) is suitable for pool and spa equipment applications. This
actuator is intended for connection to a Class 2 circuit and has electrical ratings of 24 VAC, 60 Hz and .75 A, with an ambient
temperature of 50° C (MAX). The PE24RSVA utilizes electronic “ReadySet” programming, eliminating the need to disassemble
the actuator to set the stop points.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, and CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INSTALLATION
Mounting the Actuator on Top of the Valve
1. Unscrew the hold-down knob and remove the handle
from the valve shaft. Set aside the knob and handle for
later use. See FIG. 6 for more detail.
Note: If the fit of the hold-down knob included with the
valve is loose, use the hold-down knob included
with the actuator.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws
from the valve body. See FIG. 1.
3. Turn the actuator over and visually locate the teeth.
4. Place the actuator over the valve shaft so that the small
tooth in the actuator engages with the small slot in the
valve shaft. See FIG. 2.
Port A Port C
Port B
Water ows into or
out of the valve
Screws (4)
Top View of Valve
FIG. 1. Standard Plumbing

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5. Choose a mounting position:
–Standard Plumbing: Uses a three-port valve.
Port B (middle) is the incoming (common) port and
ports A and C are the outlet ports. See FIG. 1.
–Standard Actuator Mounting: The main body of
the actuator is over port B. See example 2 in FIG. 3.
Note: The actuator can be mounted on top of a valve using
any of the positions shown in FIG. 3. Depending on
the plumbing of the valve and mounting position of the
actuator, the actuator may need re-programming. See
“Programming” on page 3.
6. Rotate the actuator to line up the actuator posts with
the four holes that match the chosen mounting position.
7. Use four (4) long stainless steel screws (supplied) to
attach the actuator to the valve.
8. Reconnect the handle to the valve shaft using the
hold-down knob set aside in step 1.
9. Connect the power supply cord to a Class 2 circuit only,
rated 24 VAC nominal.
Top View of Valve
Small Slot Small Tooth
Bottom
View of
Actuator
FIG. 2. Actuator Mounting
1 2 3
Port
A
Port
C
Port B
(common port)
FIG. 3. Mounting Positions
READYSET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Determine the COMMON and EXIT port(s) of the valve for the application.
Note: The actuator is preprogrammed before shipment with stop points at 0° and 180°. This configuration is intended
for position 3 in FIG. 3. If the preprogrammed stop points need optimization, or a complete re-programming, this
process is still applicable.
2. Apply power to the actuator.
The actuator has a 3-position toggle switch: AUTO ON 1, OFF, and AUTO ON 2. The actuator reacts in one of the
following ways (a, b or c listed below), based on the position of the toggle switch:
Note: The small slot represents the OFF or FLOW BLOCKED position of the valve. For the purposes of these actuator
reactions, the small slot of the actuator is factory set to the 0° stop point. See FIG. 2.
a. The toggle switch is in the position for powering the actuator to the 0° stop point. After applying power, the
actuator:
–light quickly flashes green and blue, then turns solid red to indicate the actuator is ready and set.
–output shaft does nothing.
b. The toggle switch is in the position for powering the actuator for rotation toward the preprogrammed 180°
stop point. After applying power, the actuator:
–light quickly flashes green and blue, then turns solid red to indicate the actuator is ready and set.
–output shaft starts to rotate clockwise toward the 180° stop point. It will stop at the 180° point automatically.
Note: If rotation to the 180° stop point is not desired, flip the toggle switch to the opposite position. The motor will
change direction and stop in the 0° stop point position.
c. The toggle switch is in the center (OFF) position. After applying power, the actuator:
–light quickly flashes blue and green, then turns solid red to indicate the actuator is ready and set.
–motor will remain off and ready for MANUAL operation.
Note: If AUTO operation is desired, flip the toggle switch to the position (AUTO ON 1 or AUTO ON 2) that will
initiate movement to the 180° stop point. If the actuator does not respond, flip the toggle switch to the
opposite position.

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ReadySet™ Electronic Valve Actuator
Programming
To reprogram the actuator stop points, follow these steps:
Note: Green on the indicator light indicates the first program point regardless of the direction moved to reach the program
point. When the stop points are programmed, the actuator will always move between the 0° and 270° positions. The
actuator will not accept or move automatically through a programming point between 270° and 360° (some leeway is
allowed for seal optimization at 0° and 270°).
1. Flip the toggle switch to the position that causes no motion. If the toggle switch is flipped to a position that initiates
motion, reverse the toggle switch and wait until the actuator stops motion.
2. With the actuator stopped, flip the toggle switch into the center (OFF) position and wait approximately five (5) seconds.
The actuator will sound a beep and flash a green indicator light for 10 seconds, to indicate that it is in PROGRAMMING
MODE. Initiate the programming during these first 10 seconds.
Note: If you miss the 10-second time to initiate movement toward the first stop point, the actuator will go into OFF
MODE. The current programmed stopped points are not lost. See “Manual Rotation” on page 4 for steps to
exit OFF MODE and re-initiate programming.
3. Flip the toggle switch to the position that will rotate the actuator toward the first desired program point.
Note: If the toggle switch position rotates in the opposite direction from the desired point, reverse the toggle switch
position and proceed with the instructions.
4. Once the small slot reaches the desired position, flip the toggle switch to the center position.
The actuator will beep and the indicator light will change from flashing green to flashing blue.
5. To set the second stop point, flip the toggle switch to the opposite position of the last move.
Note: If the movement toward the second stop point is not initiated, the actuator will flash red and beep repeatedly.
Moving the toggle switch to initiate rotation will restart the flashing green, indicating that the process is starting over.
6. Once the slot reaches the desired position, flip the toggle switch back to the center position.
The actuator will continue flashing blue for a few seconds, then play a long beep and 2 short beeps, then change the
indicator light to solid red. This indicates the program is accepted.
7. Testing the stop points and operation at this time is recommended.
a. Flip the toggle switch in the direction of the last movement.
The actuator should already be at the stop point and should not move. This indicates that the actuator is ready for
AUTO operation between the two programmed points.
b. Flip the toggle switch in the opposite position.
The actuator will start to move toward the first programmed test point and stop automatically. This indicates that the
actuator is ready for AUTO operation.
SYNCHRONIZATION
The actuator is not synchronized if it is rotating in the wrong
direction in respect to its controller or another actuator.
To test the synchronization of the system, connect the
actuator(s) to the controller and observe the function. If an
actuator is not synchronized, flip the 3-position toggle switch
at the rear of the actuator to the opposite position.
Synchronization Example
FIG. 4 represents the valves and actuators for a pool/spa
combination. The suction valve is plumbed the opposite
of the return valve. In this case, activating the actuators
turns one to the spa, while the other is turning to the pool.
The actuators need to be synchronized. To synchronize
the actuators, flip the toggle switch found at the rear of the
unsynchronized actuator to the opposite position. SeeFIG. 5.
Suction Return
Spa Pool SpaPool
FIG. 4. Synchronization Example
AUTO
ON 1
OFF
AUTO
ON 2
On/Off
Toggle Switch
on Back
of Actuator
FIG. 5. Toggle Switch

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ReadySet™ Electronic Valve Actuator
OPERATION
During the normal operating season, the valve may need to be rotated for draining or filling the pool/spa. The valve can be
rotated electrically or manually. If the system has power, rotate the valve electrically. If there is no power, rotate the valve
manually.
Electrical Rotation
1. At the rear of the actuator, flip the toggle switch until the desired rotation of the valve is reached. See FIG. 5.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the center (OFF) position.
3. Flip the toggle switch to the original position.
Manual Rotation
1. When the actuator is stopped, flip the toggle switch to the center (OFF) position.
Note: Allow the PROGRAMMING MODE to time out. Now the actuator is in OFF MODE and can be operated manually. If
the actuator is operated manually while in AUTO MODE, the motor will turn on. Place the toggle switch in the center
position and wait for it to time out to OFF MODE, and then proceed to operate it manually.
2. Loosen the hand-locking knob 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.
Note: The programmed stop points will be intact. Testing is recommended after MANUAL operation. For testing details, see
Step 7 on page 3.
MAINTENANCE
Servicing the Electronic Valve Actuator
The electronic valve actuator seals need to be lubricated
once a year. The lip seal is located under the actuator, where
the shaft exits the lower housing. There are two ring seals
in the lid, where the shaft exits at the top. Use only silicone-
based, O-ring lubricant suitable for the purpose.
1. At the rear of the electronic valve actuator, flip the toggle
switch to the center (OFF) position. See FIG. 5.
2. Loosen the hand-locking knob four full turns.
3. Press down on the locking knob to disengage the
actuator gear train from the valve shaft.
4. Using a small brush, apply a small amount of silicone
lubricant around the exposed portion of the shaft,
between the bottom of the actuator and the top of the
valve.
5. Turn the handle completely around twice to spread the
lubricant evenly.
6. Pull the handle to ensure the gears are engaged and
the actuator is in AUTO MODE.
7. Remove the locking nut and handle. Apply a small
amount of lubricant around the shaft where it exits
thelid. See FIG. 6.
8. Reinstall the handle and flip the toggle switch to the
desired position.
Lubricate
here
Unscrew Locking
Knob and
remove handle
(handle not included)
FIG. 6. Actuator Maintenance

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ReadySet™ Electronic Valve Actuator
TROUBLESHOOTING
Actuator handle oscillates Lack of valve-seal lubrication Lubricate valve
Obstruction in valve body Remove actuator and valve lid, and inspect
Actuator motor works, but the
valve diverter does not turn
Broken actuator shaft Replace actuator
Broken valve diverter Replace valve diverter
Actuator is in manual position Pull up on handle while rotating counterclockwise
Actuator gear train is damaged Replace actuator
Actuator motor does not turn No power to the actuator Check black (common), red, and white wire voltage
Toggle switch is in OFF position Flip toggle switch to the AUTO ON 1 or AUTO ON 2 position, as needed
Motor has failed Replace actuator
Failed or broken relay or microprocessor Replace actuator
Actuator rotates in one direction
but does not rotate back again
Broken or damaged relay or microprocessor Replace actuator
Bad connection(s) Check all connections. Repair, as needed
Bad control relay switch At power source, check operation of control relay/switch. Repair, as
needed
Broken wire Check red and white wires. Repair, as needed
Water inside actuator Damaged seals Replace top lid and grease seals
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Wiring
• Black - Common
• Red - Power Dir 1
• White - Power Dir 2
4.45" (113 mm)
6.45"
(163.8 mm)
1.75"
(44.5 mm)
.33"
(8.4 mm)
3.72" (94.5 mm) 2.6" (66 mm)
4.5" (114.3 mm)
1.31"
(33.3 mm)
1.25"
(31.8 mm)
2.23"
(56.6 mm)
FIG. 7. Actuator Dimensions

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ReadySet™ Electronic Valve Actuator 158--01923REF
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If within the warranty period specified, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated
will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only
and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in
handling, acts of God, or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart
or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product;
(e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED’s and batteries; (f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/
or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or
reinstallation costs.
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