Pentair INTELLIVALVE User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTELLIVALVE™
2-WAY, 3-WAY VALVE ACTUATOR
INSTALLATION AND
USER’S GUIDE
AUTOOFFSERVICE
MODE
0
24
2
4
6
810 12 14 16
18
20
22
LR
SET
CCW/CW
SAVE
X
CW
X
CCW

INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
Important Warning and Safety
Instructions ............................................................................................ iii
Overview ............................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................ 5-7
Operation ............................................................................................... 8
Mode Button Functions ................................................................. 8
Mode Button ......................................................................... 8
AUTO Mode .......................................................................... 8
OFF Mode ............................................................................ 8
Setting Home Position ................................................................... 9
SET Mode (Using RED/Yellow Arrow Buttons)............................... 9
Service Mode................................................................................. 10
Comparision to Standard valve Actuator
Toggle Switchch............................................................................. 10
Changing Home Position ............................................................... 11
Example: Example: IntelliValve Valve Actuator
on Return Valve to Split to Pool /Spa
for Spillway Effect .......................................................................... 12
3-Way Valve: Diverter Position vs
IntelliValve Actuator LED position .................................................. 13
2-Way Valve: Diverter Position
vs IntelliValve Actuator LED position.............................................. 14
3-Way Y Valve: Diverter Position
vs IntelliValve Actuator LED position.............................................. 15
Connecting Power to the IntelliValve Actuator
(EasyTouch and IntelliTouch Control Systems) ............................ 17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 19
P/N 522301 Rev. B 12/2015
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INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions in this
Guide. Failure to follow warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or
property damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions.
Please refer to www.pentairpool.com for more information related to this products.
Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”) contains important
information about the installation, operation and safe use of this underwater pool and spa
light. This Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating
and maintaining this product. Please retain it for future reference.
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THE INTELLIVALVE™VALVE ACTUATOR IS NOT
INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY. INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION THE INTELLIVALVE VALVE
ACTUATOR.
This device must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool
professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1.
All applicable current local installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered
to. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death
or serious injury to pool users, installers or others due to electrical shock, and may
also cause damage to property.
Always disconnect the power at the circuit breaker before installation and servicing.
Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of
public pools and spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important
to comply with these codes, many of which directly regulate the installation and use of
this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
IntelliValve Valve Actuator Control Pad
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IntelliValve™Valve Actuator Overview
From the control pad the IntelliValve valve actuator provides easy setup and control
of your diverter valve for pool and spa combinations, fountains, and water features.
IntelliValve valve actuator supports Pentair, Compool®, Ortega®or Jandy®diverter valves
and is compatible with all 24 VAC control systems.
Features
• 24 Volt 50/60 Hz. 0.75 electronically controlled motorized valve actuator
• Easy access operator control pad for quick diverter positioning
• LEDs indicate diverter location and travel end point positions
• 46 possible set positions (approximately every 3.75 degrees) indicated by
24 diverter position LEDs.
• Retrofit for all pool/spa diverter valves
• Fits all industry standard compatible diverter valves for pool/spa and pool/
water feature combinations
• 20 ft. Power Cable
The IntelliValve Valve Actuator is an electronically controlled motorized valve actuator
which rotates the diverter valve to a set position for the desired proportion of water flow
for various applications.
AUTOOFFSERVICE
MODE
0
24
2
4
6
810 12 14 16
18
20
22
LR
SET
CCW/CW
SAVE
X
CW
X
CCW
SAVE
(Save settings button)
Yellow arrow button
(Clockwise diverter rotation)
Operation Instructions
Mode button (Toggles
between AUTO, SET,
and SERVICE modes.)
0-24 Red LEDs
SERVICE mode LED
(Yellow)
SET mode LED (Blue)
Red arrow button
(Counterclockwise
diverter rotation)
Auto mode LED Green
OFF mode LED Red

INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
Installing the IntelliValve™ Valve Actuator
INSTALLATION
To install the IntelliValve valve actuator (2 and 3-way valve assembly example shown):
Valve assembly without actuator:
• Unscrew and remove the diverter valve knob and handle. Remove the
four (4) screws from the valve assembly top cover (embossed arrows
indicate the screw locations). See Figure 1, 2 and 3.
Valve knob
Valve handle
Remove screw
Remove screw Remove screw
Remove screw
Figure 2. 3-Port Valve
Figure 3. 2-Port Valve
Remove screw
Remove screw Remove screw
Remove screw
Figure 1. Diverter Handle/Knob
The IntelliValve Valve Actuator can be installed on a 2-way, 3-way or 3-way Y valve
assembly.
Note: To connect the IntelliValve valve actuator power cable to the automation
control system, see page 17 and 18.
Note: After installing the IntelliValve actuator, proceed to “Setting Home Position”
on page 9.
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INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
Valve assembly with existing actuator:
1. Caution: Switch OFF the main system power at the circuit breakers.
2. Disconnect the valve actuator power cord from the control system.
3. Unscrew and remove the diverter valve knob and handle from the valve
actuator.
4. Remove the four (4) screws from the valve actuator assembly. Remove
the actuator from the valve. See Figure 4.
Remove
screw
Remove
screw
Remove Screws
Figure 4. Valve Assembly with Actuator
Mount the IntelliValve Valve Actuator onto the Valve:
1. Align the splines of the InitelliValve valve actuator shaft over the shaft
of the valve. Note: The keyed square spline notch (as shown below)
indicates the position of the diverter. Note: End point at 0 (OFF) is the
default position of the IntelliValve valve actuator.

Arrow on actuator
indicates end
point 0 (OFF)
IntelliValve Actuator Spline Notch
(underside view)
Spline notch
arrow location
Valve Assembly (top view) with
diverter at end point 0 OFF
Remove handle
INLET
OFF
OUTLET


Note: There is silicone on the actuator assembly and spline. While mounting
the IntelliValve, be careful not to get silicone on the bottom of the IntelliValve
assembly.
2. If the IntelliValve valve actuator does not align with the mounting holes on
the valve cover, rotate the actuator (while still attached to the valve) until the
actuator manufacturers holes line up on the valve.
Continue to next page.
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INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
Installing the IntelliValve™ Valve Actuator (Continued)
3. Mount the IntelliValve valve actuator onto the valve assembly and
secure it with the four 2¼ inch mounting screws provided. See Figure 5
and Figure 6. Note: DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws.
Figure 5. IntelliValve Valve Actuator Mounted on a 3-Port Valve assembly
CAUTION: DO NOT mount
the IntelliValve so that the
suction or return line of
the pump can be blocked.
This will cause permanent
pump damage.
Figure 6. IntelliValve Valve Actuator Mounted on a 2-Port Valve assembly
Mounting
screw (x4)
INLET

OUTLET
SPLINE
IntellliValve
Valve
Actuator

Mounting screw (x4)

INLET

POOL
RETURN
SPA RETURN
SPLINE
IntellliValve
Valve
Actuator

20 ft. power cable plug (3-pin)
Connect to automation
control system circuit board
(see page 17)
20 ft. power cable plug (3-pin)
Connect to automation
control system circuit board
(see page 17)
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INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
IntelliValve™Valve Actuator
Mode Button: Press the MODE button (press and release) to toggle between
AUTO/OFF, SET and SERVICE mode.
• AUTO Mode (Normal Operation)
• OFF Mode - Disable IntelliValve Actuator function
• SET Mode: Set travel end points of valve diverter (see page 9)
• SERVICE Mode (Manual control - Temporary Settings)
(see page 10)
AUTO Mode (Green LED): The AUTO LED indicator is lit Green when the IntelliValve
valve actuator is in normal operation.
• The actuator will move the diverter via the pool and spa automation
control system.
• Only the current diverter position LED is lit while the diverter is in motion.
• Reversing Home Position from one end point to the other can only be
done in AUTO MODE (see page 11).
OFF Mode:
• (Red LED): OFF mode can only be enabled while in AUTO or SERVICE
mode.
• Press and hold SAVE until AUTO LED turns Red.
• All other buttons are disabled during OFF mode.
• To return to ON, press and hold SAVE again until AUTO LED turns Green.
The following describes the IntelliValve Valve Actuator modes of operation.
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OPERATION
Mode Button Functions
AUTO/OFF
(Red LED)
AUTO Mode OFF Mode
AUTO/OFF
(Green LED)
Position 0
(Default
diverter
position)

INTELLIVALVE™Valve Actuator Installation and User’s Guide
SET Mode (Using Red and Yellow Arrow Buttons)
The following steps describe how to change the factory default 0 and 24 position, with
“0” being home position or starting from a custom home position.
To change the diverter travel end points:
1. Press MODE button until SET Blue LED is ON.
2. Press the Red arrow or Yellow arrow button to set the desired first end
point position of the diverter nearest to 0. This is the diverter return end
point after you set the second end point (see Step 3). Press SAVE. The
return end point Red LED will flash.
3. Press the Red arrow or Yellow arrow button to set the desired second end
point position of the diverter nearest to 24. Press SAVE. The second end
point LED diverter position (Red LED) will flash.
4. All the LEDs in the path of travel will flash five (5) times, then the LED for
the last set end point will remain on.
5. The end points are now established and the MODE changes to Service
(Yellow LED on).
6. Press and release the MODE button and the AUTO LED (Green) turns on
and the diverter stays in or moves to the home position and the diverter
location LED will remain lit (Red). The actuator can now be checked for
proper operation. Note: Only two end point positions can be set. Setting
the two end point diverter positions allows the water flow through the valve
to achieve the desired effect. See example on page 13.
Setting Home Position
Similar to a standard actuator, the IntelliValve™Valve Actuator factory default diverter end
point positions are 0 and 24 with the “Home” position at 0. This is the diverter end point at
which the diverter normally resides. Positions 0 and 24 LEDs represent the center of the
diverter and are equivalent to OFF (no water flow through outlet) on a standard actuator.
For examples of IntelliValve diverter positions showing the relationship between the LEDs
and the diverter position see pages 13 to 16.
7. Changing Home Position: If the current diverter home position
which the diverter moved to is not the desired home position for the
application, simply press and release both the Red and Yellow arrow
buttons simultaneously to move the diverter home position to the
opposite end point. This is now the diverter home position. For more
information see page 11.
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Set
(Blue LED)
Home position 0 LED (Default Setting)
Diverter
Position 0
(Red LED)
Red arrow button
(counterclockwise rotation)
Yellow arrow button
(clockwise rotation)
Mode button

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Service Mode
Service mode can be used for pool maintenance or service purposes. In Service mode,
normal operating mode AUTO is disabled and MANUAL mode is enabled (Yellow LED
on). The diverter can be moved anywhere from position 0 to 24 while in Service Mode;
even if custom set end points were established.
Service Mode: Press MODE button until the SERVICE LED turns on (Yellow LED).
• Press the Red arrow button or Yellow arrow button to manually move the
diverter to the desired position.
• Any diverter position made using the Red arrow button or Yellow arrow
button while in SERVICE mode is temporary.
• The actuator can be placed in OFF mode while in SERVICE mode.
• The actuator will remain in SERVICE mode until manually changed to
AUTO or SET mode using the MODE button..
Exit Service Mode: To exit SERVICE mode, press the MODE button.
SERVICE MODE
(Yellow LED ON)
Service Mode (Yellow LED on)
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
Comparison to Standard Valve Actuator Toggle Switch (ON1 - ON2)
ON1 - ON2 Toggle Switch
The IntelliValve™Valve Actuator provides the
same functionality as the standard valve actuator
ON1 and ON2 toggle switch.
Flipping the toggle switch on a standard valve
actuator from ON1 to ON2 position is the same as
reversing the “HOME” position on the IntelliValve
actuator from Position 0 to Position 24.
(Standard valve actuator)