Pentair Valve Actuator Install

[Apoajames]

Hi folks,
Getting close to finalizing pool, acid wash today and I'm having trouble installing one actuator that will control the water features. I need to rotate this counter clockwise to align the screws but it's hitting another actuator. Any ideas how to work around this? Thanks.

 

[Brentr]

I am going to bump this one as I too am interested. Hoping some of the other experts will chime in

 

[JamesW]

Try removing the handle of the other valve, rotate the valve with the handle and then see if the new actuator will go straight down.

 

[Apoajames]

Hey James,

I tried removing the handle on the other valve and even removed the other valve to install this one first but there's not enough clearance as the body of the actuators are hitting. Kind of stuck here with what to do.

 

[JamesW]

Maybe you could install the actuator facing the other way and go into the actuator to turn the splined part 180 degrees.

Or, install it parallel to the other actuator and adjust the stops.

 

[Apoajames]

Maybe you could install the actuator facing the other way and go into the actuator to turn the splined part 180 degrees.

Or, install it parallel to the other actuator and adjust the stops.

Quick update, if you open the actuator as James says you can turn the part 180 degrees to face the other way. A little more adjustment needs to be made to ensure the valve is opening to desired level but it works.

 

[JamesW]

Ok, thanks for the update.

The main thing is that you don't want to sweep the gate in front of the inlet (at least not with the pump on).

The gate should sweep away from the inlet.