VC SERIES 
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Installation 
 WARNING 
 
Installer must be a trained, experienced service 
person. 
 
When installing this product: 
•  Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow 
them could damage the product or cause a hazardous 
condition. 
•  Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the 
product to make sure it is suitable for your 
application. 
•  Always conduct a thorough checkout after installation. 
 
 CAUTION 
 
•  Disconnect power supply before wire connection to 
prevent electrical shock and equipment damage. 
•  It is advisable to remove the actuator head from the 
valve body for ease of installation. Fit the actuator 
head in the most convenient position for wiring. 
•  On sweat fitted valves, the cartridge is shipped loose 
or is removed to avoid being damaged during the sol-
der operation. 
•  On 24 V systems, never short circuit the valve coil 
terminals. This may burn out the heat anticipator in 
the thermostat. 
•  To remove the actuator head 25 mm clearance is 
needed above the actuator. 
 
Plumbing 
 
Fig. 7.  Plumbing 
 
The valve may be plumbed in any angle but preferably not 
with the actuator head below the horizontal level of the valve 
body. Make sure there is enough room around the actuator 
head for servicing or replacement. 
When used to form part of a central heating system, do not 
locate it where it will block the system vent, cold feed or any 
bypass when the valve is closed. 
Mount the valve directly in the tube or pipe. Do not grip 
actuator head while making and tightening plumbing 
connections. Either hold valve body in your hand or attach 
adjustable spanner across the hexagonal or flat faces on the 
valve body. 
 
Compression models 
For compression fitted models, tighten the compression nuts 
enough to make a watertight seal. Take care not to 
overtighten. 
 
To install a replacement actuator head 
 
Fig. 8.  Latch mechanism 
 
Important 
Installation of a new actuator head does not require draining 
the system providing the valve body and cartridge assembly 
remain in the pipeline. 
1.  Disconnect power supply before servicing to avoid electri-
cal shock or equipment damage. 
2.  Disconnect leadwires to actuator head, or depress tab on 
Molex™
 
connector and remove. Where appropriate, label 
wires for rewiring. 
3.  The actuator head is automatically latched to valve (see 
figure 8). To remove, lift up on the latch mechanism lo-
cated directly below the red manual open lever. Press the 
actuator head down towards the body with moderate hand 
force and turn counter-clockwise by 1/8 turn (45 degrees) 
simultaneously. Lift the actuator head off the valve body. 
NOTE: Actuator can also be installed at right angles to valve 
body but in this position latch mechanism is not engaged. 
4.  Install the new actuator head by reversing process in (3). 
5.  Reconnect leadwires or Molex™
 
connector. 
6. Restore power.