Schneider Electric Erie VM PopTop Series Installation Instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

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Spring Return Non-Spring Return

Inputs

Total A ctu ato r,

Powerup

Inrush

10

Running

a

Max.

a

1.7

Running

Floating Actuator

Series Action Vac mA VA VA VA

AT13A00T SR N.C.

AT23A00T SR N.O. 24 0.6 1.9

AT3 3A00 0

AT33A00T — — 1.2 1.2

a

Transformer must be sized for Powerup Inrush.

Series Action VAC Range (Rin) VA VA

AP13A000 SR N.C.

AP23A000 SR N.O.

AP33A000

Non-

spring

Return

Proportional Actuator

Non­spring
Return

a

Transformer must be sized for Powerup Inrush.

b

Factory supplied. Actual Range is 1-9 Vdc.

24 Vac

+25%/-15%

50/60 Hz

24 Vac
+25%/-

15%

50/60 Hz

Control Circuit,

Max.

24 0.6

——1.01.0

Control

Circuit, Max.

b

0-10Vdc

(>200K)or

0-5Vdc

(>200K) or

5-10 Vdc

(>200K) or

4-20 mA

(300)

Total Actuator, Max.

Powerup

Inrush

10

1.7

Outputs

Electrical:

Stroke, 60 Hz: 2 minutes 30 seconds.

50 Hz: 3 minutes.
Action, T series: Direct acting. P series: Direct acting (Valve
opens B port with increase in signal). Field selectable
reverse acting.

Mechanical:

Manual Override, Allows manual positioning.
Operating Pressure Limits, 400 psi (2758 kPa) static

pressure.

Material:

Actuator: High temperature plastic.
Va l v e : Body: forged brass; Stem: chrome-plated brass;

Seat: brass; Plug/paddle: high temperature thermoplastic/
rubber.
Flow Characteristic, 1.0 to 4.0 Cv: Equal percentage. 7.0/

8.0 Cv: Linear.

Environment

Ambient Temperature Limits:

Shipping & Storage, -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Operating, 35 to 125°F (1.7 to 52°C).

Fluid, 32 to 200°F (0° to 93°C) (not steam rated).
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Seat Leakage: ANSI class IV (0.01%)
Shipping Weight: 1.9 lbs (860 g), actuator and valve body.
Location: NEMA Type 1.

Erie™ VM PopTop™ Series

Modulating Valves

Floating "T" & Proportional "P"

Standard and Spring Return Modulating Valves

Installation Instructions

1.9

Agency Listings

UL 873: Underwriter Laboratories (File #E9429 Category

Temperature-Indicating and Regulating Equipment), Class 2.

CUL: UL Listed for use in Canada by Underwriters Laboratories.

Canadian Standards C22.2 No. 24.

European Community: EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
Australia: This product meets requirements to bear the C-Tick

Mark according to the terms specified by the
Communications Authority under the Radiocommunications
Act 1992.

INSTALLATION

Inspection

Inspect package for damage. If damaged, notify the appropriate
carrier immediately. If undamaged, open package and inspect the
device for obvious damage. Return damaged products.

Requirements

• Tools (not provided):
— W

rench 1 to 1-5/8" (if threaded valve)
— Soldering equipment (if sweat fit)
— Pipe wrench according to pipe size (if threaded)
— #1 Phillips head screw driver
— Volt-ohm multimeter

• Training: Installer must be a qualified, experienced technician

• Other accessories as appropriate

Precautions

• Electrical shock hazard! Disconnect power before installation to
prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.

• Make all connections in accordance with the electrical wiring dia­gram and in accordance with national and local electrical co

Use copper conductors only.

• Avoid locations where excessive moisture, corrosive fumes,

explosive vapors, or vibration are present.

• Avoid electrical noise interference. Do not install near large con­ductors, electrical machinery, or welding equipment.

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Mounting

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Figure-1 Mounting.

Power/Signal

Normally Closed

COIL

A

B

Power/Signal

Spring Return

Normally Closed

COIL

A

B

The valves can be mounted in horizontal or vertical piping. When
installed in horizontal piping, the actuator must be above the valve
body. Refer to Figure-1.

360

85

• The plug inside the valve is made of a plastic material. It may be
damaged by heat conducted through the valve body if it remains
seated against its port during soldering. Be sure to manually open
the valve to mid-position before soldering to prevent damage.

• If the manual operating lever does not move freely for manual
positioning, the solenoid may have latched during shipping. Do
not force the lever. Instead, first unlatch the solenoid by placing
the red manual solenoid lever (on the side of the actuator) in the
“Down” position, then place the manual operating lever in the
mid-position

2. With the valve in mid-position, latch the solenoid by placing the
manual solenoid latch lever in the “Up” position. Detach the actu­ator by depressing the release button and pulling it away from the
valve body (Figure-4).

Piping

Refer to the piping diagrams in Figure-2 for two-way valves. For
three-way valves refer to Figure-3.

The 3-way is only configured as B port normally closed. For normally
open configuration to the coil turn valve around. For proportional
valves, set the control action (direct or reverse) accordingly.

• The valve should be used in a closed loop system.

• All valves must be piped so the plug closes against the direction
of flow. For two-way valves, flow is from port B to port A. For
normally closed three-way valves, B is the service port and A is
the bypass port. For normally open three-way valves. A is the
service port and B is the bypass port.

• Three-way valves must be piped in a mixing configuration, not
diverting.

Power/Signal

Normally Open

B

COIL

Figure-2 Two-Way Spring Return Valves

Power/Signal
Spring Return

Normally Open

AB

COIL

A

• To avoid damage to the actuator and to ease the soldering pro­cess, be sure to remove the actuator from the valve body before
soldering.

• Use only solder with a melting point below 600°F (315°C).

Solenoid Latch
Lever

Release
Button

Pin Mating Hole

Pin

Stem

Manual Opening
Lever

Stem Mating Hole

Figure-4 Three-Way Spring Return Valves

3. Thoroughly clean the ends of the water supply tubing for a mini­mum distance of 1 inch (25 mm) from the end, so a good joint can
be made in the shortest time and without an excessively large
flame.

4. Solder the valve body in place, directing the flame tip away from
the valve and taking care not to overheat the joint area. When fin­ished, cool the valve quickly with a wet cloth.

The valve body may be submerged in water, or pressurized for leak
testing before reattaching the actuator.

Sweat End Valves

1. To manually open the valve so the plug is not in contact with the

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Figure-3 Three-Way Spring Return Valves

valve body, slowly position the actuator’s manual operating lever
(on front of the actuator) to mid-position.

5. Reinstall the actuator according to "Reattaching the Actuator to

the Valve Body" on the next page.

NPT and Rp Threaded Valve

When installing threaded valves, the actuator should be detached
from the valve body to ease installation. To do so, first slowly move
the actuator’s manual operating lever (on the front of the actuator) to
mid-position. Latch the solenoid by placing the red manual solenoid
latch lever on the side of the actuator to the “Up” position. Finally,
detach the actuator by depressing the release button and pulling the
actuator away from the valve (Figure-4).