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These cutaway views of various cabinet styles provide illustrations for some of the many
possibilities of positioning the pilot/actuator valve using the door as an activator. The
activator does not necessarily have to be a door. The possibilities are only limited by the
hardware available and the imagination of the installer. Any surface or panel where a
slight movement
(approximately 1/32”)
can be created which can be pressed by the knee,
leg or hip has the potential to be a hands free activator.
INSTALLING THE PILOT/ACTUATOR VALVE
First determine a height location where the pilot/
actuator valve is to be mounted on the inside of the
cabinet opposite the door hinge, preferably about
knee height or higher. The objective is to mount
the pilot/actuator valve so that the inside face of
the cabinet rests against the button of the pilot/
actuator valve. This will set the door ajar very
slightly, about 1/32".
STEP #1
- Fasten the mounting bracket with the
wood screws and washers provided, ensuring that
there is approximately 1/4" gap between the inside
of the door and the face of the mounting bracket
(see illustration).
STEP #2
- Mount the pilot/actuator valve onto
the mounting bracket ensuring the inside of the
door rests against the button of the pilot/actuator valve. To adjust the position of the pilot/actuator valve relative to
the door, use the screw slots on the mounting bracket as a coarse adjustment and the 15/32-32 hex nuts on the pilot/
actuator valve body as a fine adjustment. The pilot/actuator should be positioned to assure full travel of the button of
the pilot/actuator valve while minimizing how far the door is set ajar or offset
(Hint: Set the first nut on the pilot/
actuator valve all the way down on the stem and adjust second nut until the valve is properly adjusted then tighten the
first nut to secure the valve).
STEP #3
- Route the control tubing with the self-adhesive plastic clips provided. The control tubing is pressurized, be
sure it is properly secured to prevent accidental damage by cabinet doors, hinges or objects being transferred in and
out of the cabinet.
INSTALLING THE PILOT/ACTUATOR VALVE IN VARIOUS CABINETS
1/4” Gap
Use bracket mounting screws
for coarse adjustment.
Use valve
mounting
nuts for fine
adjustment.
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