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14-1379-13, Rev. E

VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring Return
Valve Actuators

Installation Instructions

VA9208-BAA-3, VA9208-BAC-3, VA9208-BDA-3
VA9208-BDC-3, VA9208-BGA-3, VA9208-BGC-3

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Applications

The VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring
Return Actuator s are direct-mount valve actuators that
operate on AC 24 V power at 50/60 Hz, DC 24 V
power, AC 120 V power at 60 Hz, or AC 230 V power at
50/60 Hz. These bidirectional actuators are used to
provide two position control on Johnson Controls®
VG1000 Series 1-1/4, 1-1/2, and 2 in. (DN32, DN40,
and DN50) ball valves in Heating, V entilating, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) applications.

The VA9208 Series Electric Spring Return Actuators
provide a running torque of 70 lb·in. (8 N·m). Integral
line voltage auxiliary switches, available only on the
VA9208-xxC-3 models, indicate end-stop position, or
perform switching functions within the selected rotation
range.

IMPORTANT: Use this VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/
Off Electric Spring Return Actuator only to control
equipment under normal operating conditions.
Where failure or malfunction of the electric actuator
could lead to personal injury or property damage to
the controlled equipment or other pr op er ty,
additional precautions must be designed into the
control system. Incorporate and maintain other
devices, such as supervisory or alarm systems or
safety or limit controls, intended to warn of or protect
against failure or malfunction of the electric actuator.

Part No. 14-1379-13, Rev. E

Issued October 2017

Installation

Install the ball valve with the actuator at or above the
center line of the horizontal piping (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT: In steam applications, install the
valve with the stem horizontal to the piping. Failure
to follow this precaution may shorten the life of the
actuator.

IMPORTANT: Before specifying VA9208 Series
Electric Spring Return Valve Actuators for plenum
applications, verify acceptance of exposed plastic
materials in plenum areas with the local building
authority. Building codes for plenum requirements
vary by location. Some local building authorities
accept compliance to UL 1995, Heating and Cooling
Equipment, while others use different acceptance
criteria.

IMPORTANT: Do not install or use this VA9208
Series Electric Spring Return Valve Actuator in or
near environments where corrosive subst an ce s or
vapors could be present. Exposure of the actuator to
corrosive environments may damage the device’s
internal components, and will void the warranty.

IMPORTANT : Utiliser ce V A9208-Bxx-x Series On/
Off Electric Spring Return Actuator uniquement po ur
commander des équipements dans des conditions
normales de fonctionnement. Lorsqu'une défaillance
ou un dysfonctionnement du electric actuator risque
de provoquer des blessures ou d'endommager
l'équipement contrôlé ou un autre équipement, la
conception du système de contrôle doit intégrer des
dispositifs de protection supplémentaires. Veiller
dans ce cas à intégrer de façon permanente
d'autres dispositifs, tels que des systèmes de
supervision ou d'alarme, ou des dispositifs de
sécurité ou de limitation, ayant une fonction
d'avertissement ou de protection en cas de
défaillance ou de dysfonctionnement du electric
actuator.

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Instructions

Special Tools Needed

Figure 2: Spring Return VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve

Dimensions, in. (mm)

3-29/32

(99)

2-7/8

(73)

Port Marking

Locations

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• Digital voltmeter

• T-2 0 T ORX® driver

Dimensions

Valve Actuat or

See Figure 2 and Table 1 for valve actuator
dimensions.

Table 1: VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve Dimensions, in. (mm)

Valve Size
in. (DN)

1-1/4
(DN32)

1-1/2
(DN40)

2 (DN50) 2-way 5-17/32

1. Port A must always be connected to the coil (see Figure 2).

Valve

1

Style

All 5-5/32

All 5-5/16

3-way 7-7/8 (200)

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(131)

(135)

(140)

1-1/32
(26)

1-9/64
(29)

1-15/32
(37)

1-23/32

7-5/32 (182) 3-15/16 (100) 11/32 (9) 1-31/32 (50)

(44)
1-57/64

7-3/8 (187) 4-21/64 (110) 11/32 (9) 2-11/64 (55)

(48)
2-1/8 (54) 7-19/32 (193) 4-27/32 (123) 11/32 (9) 2-27/64 (62)

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Valve Actuator with Thermal Barr ier

Figure 3: Spring Return VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve

with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Installed Dimensions, in. (mm)

3-29/32

(99)

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3-1/2 (89)

Clearance Req ui red

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Port Marking

Locations

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See Figure 3 and Table 2 for valve actuator dimensions
with optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier insta lled.

Table 2: VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with Optional

M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Installed Dimensions, in. (mm)

Valve
Size in.

Valve

Style

ABC D E FG

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(DN)

1-1/4
(DN32)

1-1/2
(DN40)

2 (DN50) 2-way 9-31/32

1. Port A must always be connected to the coil (See Figure 2).

All 9-17/64

(235)

All 9-15/16

(240)

(244)

1-1/32 (26) 1-23/32

7-1/4 (184) 3-15/16 (100) 11/32 (9) 1-31/32

(44)

1-9/64 (29) 1-57/64

7-7/16 (189) 4-21/64 (110) 11/32 (9) 2-11/64

(48)

1-15/32 (37) 2-1/8 (54) 7-11/16

(195)

(50)

(55)

4-27/32 (123) 11/32 (9) N/A

3-way 7-7/8 (200) 2-27/64

(62)

Accessories

Table 3: Accessories (Order Separately)

Code Number Description

M9000-560 Ball Valve Linkage Kit for applying M9203 and M9208 Series Actuators to VG1000 Series Valves

M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Extends M(VA)9104, M(VA)9203, and M(V A)9208 Series Electric Spring Return Actuator

M9000-341 Weathershield Kit for VG1000 Series Ball Valve application of M(VA)9104, M(VA)9203, and M(VA)9208

M9220-604 Replacement Manual Override Cranks with Long Crank Radius: 2.83 in. (72 mm) (Quantity 5)
M9208-605 Replacement Manual Override Cranks with Short Crank Radius: 1.83 in. (46.5 mm) (Quantity 5)

(Quantity 1)

Applications to Include Low Pressure Steam (Quantity 1)

Series Electric Spring Return Actuators (Quantity 1)

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Mounting

Figure 4: Positioning the Valve Stem

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Figure 5: Removing the Linkage

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Figure 6: Inserting the Drive

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Figure 7: Installing the Linkage

Mounting the Actuator to Spring Return Port A
(Coil) Open

To mount the actuator to Spring Return Port A (Coil)
open:

1. Turn the valve stem to the position outlined in
Figure 4.

2. Mount optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier to the
valve if fluid temperature exceeds 212°F (100°C).
See the Mounting the Thermal Barrier
more information.

Note: Proceed to Step 7 if the ball valve linkage is on
actuator Side B.

section for

4. Insert the drive shaft into Side B (Figure 6).

5. Install linkage base on Side B using the two
#10-14 x 2.75 in. long screws (Figure 7). The
recommended torque is 20 to 24 lb·in.
(2.3 to 2.7 N·m).

3. Remove the linkage from Side A (Figure 5).

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