V48A,F,J; V88A,J DIAPHRAGM GAS VALVES
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of the valve flows out through the bleed port. This reduces the 
pressure on top of the diaphragm, allowing the gas pressure 
below to lift the diaphragm and open the valve.
When all the gas has bled off the top of the diaphragm, the 
valve is fully open, permitting gas flow to the main burner.
After the controller is satisfied, the procedure is reversed. The 
controller contacts open so the coil is de-energized. The 
plunger is released, moving to the DOWN position. This 
closes the bleed port and opens the supply port so gas flows 
again into the top port of the valve. As the gas pressure on top 
of the diaphragm increases, the diaphragm begins to close. 
When the pressures on both sides of the diaphragm are 
balanced, the valve will be closed. The weight and spring help 
to close the valve. If the gas supply fails and there is no 
pressure below the diaphragm, the weight and spring will 
close the valve.
In the event of a power failure during automatic operation, all 
V88 and V48 valves will close. Normal operation will be 
resumed upon power restoration.
Operation of the Valve Position Indicator 
(Fig. 11)
An optional valve position indicator is available in the 1-1/4 in. 
V48A2227 and 2 in. V48F1103 Valves. When the valve is 
open, a yellow disk shows in the window. When the valve is 
closed, only the black top of the disk is visible.
Fig. 11. Valve position indicator (optional).
CHECKOUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or property 
damage.
Do not allow fuel to accumulate in the combustion 
chamber. If fuel is allowed to enter the chamber for 
longer than a few seconds without igniting, an 
explosive mixture could result.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Can cause equipment damage and improper 
operation.
1. Do not put the system into service until you have 
satisfactorily completed all applicable tests 
described in the Checkout section of the 
instructions for the flame safeguard control, and any 
other tests required by the burner manufacturer.
2. Close all manual fuel shutoff valves as soon as 
trouble occurs.
Checkout
Start the system and observe its operation through at least 
one complete cycle to be sure the valve functions as 
described in the Operation section.
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use utmost care during troubleshooting. Line voltage 
is present at the actuator for a V48 Valve, and is 
present in all controller circuits for all V48 and V88 
Valves.
IMPORTANT:
 Do not assume that the valve must be replaced until 
all other sources of trouble have been eliminated.
If the valve will not open when the thermostat or 
controller is calling for heat:
1. Check that there is voltage at the valve actuator (black 
leadwires, Fig. 7). Be careful—there should be line 
voltage at the actuator of a V48.
2. If there is no voltage at the actuator, first make sure line 
voltage power is connected to the master switch, the 
master switch is closed, and overload protection (circuit 
breaker, fuse, or similar device) has not opened the 
power line.
3. For a V88 only: If a line voltage power is okay, check the 
transformer. Replace it if necessary.
WINDOW
YELLOW
DISC
BLACK TOP
OF DISC
VALVE OPEN
VALVE  CLOSED
WINDOW
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