Actuator Install Instructions
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VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring Return Valve Actuators Installation
Instructions
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Applications
The VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring 
Return Actuators 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, Ventilating, 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. 
Installation
Install the ball valve with the actuator at or above the 
center line of the horizontal piping (see Figure 1). 
Special Tools Needed
• Johnson Controls® M9000-200 Commissioning 
Tool or digital voltmeter
• T-20 TORX® driver
IMPORTANT: Use this VA9208 Series Electric 
Spring Return Valve Actuator only to control 
equipment under normal operating conditions. 
Where failure or malfunction of the VA9208 Series 
Electric Actuator could lead to personal injury or 
property damage to the controlled equipment or 
other property, 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 VA9208 Series Electric Actuator.
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 substances or 
vapors could be present. Exposure of the actuator to 
corrosive environments may damage the device’s 
internal components, and will void the warranty.
Figure 1: Mounting Positions for Chilled Water 
and Condensing Atmosphere Applications
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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
Part No. 14-1379-13, Rev. A
Issued May 5, 2011










