MAINTENANCE
3
OPERATION
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. At the rear of the Actuator, toggle the valve switch until the desired rotation is reached. See Figure 7 on previous 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. At the rear of the valve actuator, toggle the switch to the center (OFF) position.
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
.
Servicing the Valve Actuator
The valve actuator seals need to be greased once a year. The lip
seal is located under the actuator, where the shaft exits the lower
housing, with two ring seals in the lid, where the shaft exits at the
top. Use only silicon base lubricant, suitable for the purpose.
1. At the rear of the valve actuator, toggle the switch to the
center (OFF) position. See Figure 7.
2. Loosen the hand-locking knob four full turns.
3. Press down on the locking knob to force the actuator shaft
into the manual state.
4. Apply a small amount of silicon lubricant with a small brush
around the exposed portion of the shaft between the bottom
of the actuator and the top of the valve.
5. Turn the handle around twice to spread lubricant evenly.
6. Pull handle to ensure gears are engaged and actuator is in
Auto state.
7. Remove locking nut and handle and apply a small amount of
lubricant around the shaft, where it exits the lid.
8. Reinstall handle and toggle switch to desired AUTO position.
Unscrew Locking
Knob and
remove handle
Lubricate
Here
Figure 8. Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Actuator handle oscillates
Lack of valve seal lubrication
Obstruction in valve body
Lubricate valve
Remove actuator and valve lid and inspect.
Actuator motor works, but the
valve diverter does not turn
Broken actuator shaft
Broken valve diverter
Actuator is in manual position
Actuator gear train is damaged
Replace actuator
Replace valve diverter
Pull up on handle while rotate counterclockwise
Replace actuator
Actuator motor does not turn
No power to the actuator
Toggle switch is in OFF position
Motor has failed
Failed or broken switch
Both cams in contact with switches
Check black (common), red, and white wire voltage
Move toggle switch to Auto 1 or 2 position as needed
Replace actuator
Replace switch
Check cam setting
Actuator rotates in one
direction but not back again
Broken or damage switch
Bad connection(s)
Bad control relay switch
Broken wire
Replace switch
Check all connections
At power source, check operation of control relay/switch
Check red and white wires
Water inside actuator
Damaged seals
Replace top lid and grease seals
