Schneider Electric

Erie VT/VS PopTop Series

General & High Close-Off PopTop Zone Valves

General Instructions

Application
PopTop Series valve bodies and actuators provide
easy installation for a variety of heating and cooling
applications.
Valve’s actuator can be installed after valve body has
been installed onto fan coil, baseboard or air handler.
VS Series valves are available for low pressure steam
applications.

Features

• Direct replacement for all existing two-position

PopTop applications
• Hysteresis synchronous motor for long life VT/VS Series with
General Close-Off Actuator
• Spring return operation provides a fail-safe
• Valve body rated for 300 psi static pressure
• Available in a variety of voltages
• Actuator mounts directly onto valve body without
need for linkages or calibration
• Manual override lever (normally closed only)
• Actuator can be replaced without any tools, or
removal of valve from system
• VS Series available for low pressure steam

Applicable Literature

EN-205 Water and Steam System Guidelines,

F-26080-1. VT/VS Series with
High Close-Off Actuator

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SPECIFICATIONS
Valve Body Assembly
Service Hot and chilled water models, up to 50% glycol. Steam models up to 15 psi (both
valve body and valve actuator must be rated for high temperature).
System Static Pressure Limits 300 psi (2068.4 kPa).
Close-off Refer to Table-2.
Fluid/Ambient Temperature Limits Refer to Table-1.
Seat Leakage ANSI class IV (0.01%) with pressure at inlet (B-port/A-port, if 3-way).
Body Forged brass.
Stem Nickel-plated.
Seat Brass.
Paddle (VT series) Buna N.
Paddle (VS series) Highly saturated nitrile.
Actuator
Voltage 24 Vac @ 50/60 Hz. 110 Vac @ 50 Hz. and 120 Vac @ 60 Hz., 230 Vac @ 50 Hz.
and 240 Vac @ 60 Hz., 208 Vac @ 50/60 Hz., 277 Vac @ 50/60 Hz.
Power Requirements 6.5 watts, 7.5 Va.
End Switch 24 - 240 Vac Models: 24 - 240 Vac/101 mA min. to 5A max, and 9 - 30 Vdc @
100 mA max.
277 Vac Models: 277 Vac/101 mA min. to 5A max.
Control Signal On/off, 2 position, spring return.
Timing, Full Open to Full Close 25 Sec max for 60 Hz; 30 Sec max for 50 Hz; and 9 Sec
max spring return.
Materials Stainless steel base plate, aluminum cover.
Ambient Temperature Limits:
Shipping & Storage, -40 to 160 °F (-40 to 71°C).
Operating, Refer to Table-1.
Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Agency Listings UL873: Underwriters laboratories (File #E9429 Catagory Temperature
Indicating and Regulating Equipment). CUL: UL Listed for use in Canada by Underwriters
Laboratory. Canadian Standards C22.2 No. 24. European Community: EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC). Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC). Australia: This product meets
requirements to bear the C-Tick Mark according to the terms specified by the
Communications Authority under the Radio Communications Act of 1992.
Shipping Weight (Actuator/Valve Assembly) 2.25 lbs (1020 g).

Table-1 Valve Body and Actuators Model Chart

Model Temperature Range

VTXXXX 32×to 200×F (fluid) @ 104×F (Ambient) (0to93×C @ 40×C)

VSXXXX 32× to 250×F (fluid) @ 169×F (Ambient) (0 to 121×C @ 76 ×C), and/or 15 PSI (103 kPa) Steama

AXX3XXX 32× to 200×F (fluid) @ 104 ×F (Ambient) (0 to 93×C @ 40×C)

AXX4XXX 32× to 250×F (fluid) @ 169×F (Ambient) (0 to 121×C @ 76×C), and/or 15 PSI (103 kPa) Steama

a: For steam applications both valve body and valve actuator must be rated for high temperature.
Example: VS2213G14A020 = Assembly. VS2213 = Valve body. AG14A020 = Actuator.

Accessories for Inverted Flare Connection Valves

3/4" inverted flare bodies accept the following adapters to copper pipe:
436-214-1 Union nut & elbow assembly, female for 1/2" (5/8" O.D.) copper, 15/16" long
436-220 Union nut & coupling assembly, female for 1/2" (5/8" O.D.) copper, 1-1/16" long
436-252 Union nut & coupling assembly, female for 3/4" (7/8" O.D.) copper, 1-27/32"
long
436-229-3 Union nut & nipple assembly, male for 1/2" (5/8" O.D.) copper, 3" long
436-214-4 Union nut & elbow assembly, male for 1/2" (5/8" O.D.) copper, 1-15/16" long
436-256 Union nut & coupling assembly, female for 1" (1-1/8" O.D.) copper, 1-3/8" long

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Table-2 Flow Coefficients & Maximum Close-Off Pressure Differential

Valve (G)* Close-Off P (H)† PSI Close-Off P

Connection Type 2-way Cv (kv) 3-way Cv (kv)
Size PSI (kPa) (kPa)

1/2" NPT, SW, Rp, SAE

1.0 (0.9) 1.5 (30) 60 (414) 75 (517)
3/4" IFL

1/2" NPT, SW, Rp, SAE

2.5 (2.2) 3.0 (2.6) 40 (276) 50 (344)
3/4" NPT, SW, IFL, Rp

1/2" NPT, SW, SAE, Rp

3/4" NPT, SW, IFL, Rp 3.5 (3.0) 4.0 (3.4) 25 (172) 30 (208)

1" SW

3/4" NPT, SW, Rp

5.0 (4.3) 5.0 (4.3) 20 (137) 25 (172)
1" SW

3/4" NPT, SW, Rp 7.5 (6.5) 7.5 (6.5) 17 (117) 20 (137)

1" NPT, SW, Rp

8.0 (6.9) 8.0 (6.9) 17 (117) 20 (137)
1-1/4" SW

Valve Body Legend

NPT — Threaded (female)
SW — Sweat
IFL — Inverted Flare
SAE — Society Automotive Engineers Flare (male)
Rp — "Metric" Threaded (female)

* G = General close off actuator

† H = High close off actuator

Table-3 Water Valve Sizing Table*

P 1.0 Cv 1.5 Cv 2.5 Cv 3.0 Cv 3.5 Cv 4.0 Cv 5.0 Cv 7.5 Cv 8.0 Cv

1 PSI 1.0 1.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 7.5 8.0

2 PSI 1.4 2.1 3.5 4.2 4.9 5.7 7.1 10.6 11.3
Differential
3 PSI 1.7 2.6 4.3 5.2 6.1 6.9 8.7 13.0 13.9
Pressure, P
4 PSI 2.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 10.0 15.0 16.0

5 PSI 2.2 3.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 8.9 11.2 16.8 17.9

* Water capacity in gallons per minute (GPM).

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 Part Numbering System
Two Position Zone Valves, Spring Return Actuators

1
V X X X X X X X X X XX X 2
Body Type &
Temperature
Options
T = On/Off (General)
0 = No Options
S = On/Off (Steam)
A = End Switch 4 5 6
High temperature
actuator must be used.
Electrical Leads
00 = 6" Motor Wires
01 = Terminal Block with End Switch
Configuration (General Temp., 24 VAC only) 5
2 = 2-Way 02 = 18" (Standard) Wire Leads
3 = 3-Way

Voltage
A = 24 VAC, 50/60 HZ
Valve Size B = 110 VAC, 60 HZ, 120 VAC, 50 HZ
D = 208 VAC, 50/60 HZ
2 = 1/2"
T = 277 VAC, 50/60 HZ
3 = 3/4"
U = 230 VAC, 50 HZ and 240 VAC, 60 HZ
4 = 1"
5= 1-1/4"
Temperature Ratings
3 = General Temperature
4 = High Temperature
Connection Type 3 Availability
1 = Sweat 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"
2 = Threaded NPT 1/2", 3/4", 1" Spring Return Availability
3 = Threaded Rp (metric) 1/2", 3/4", 1"
1 = Normally Closed 2-way and 3-way
4 = Inverted Flare (Retrofit) 3/4"
5 = SAE Flare 1/2" 2 = Normally Open 2-way only

Actuator Type
G = On/Off (General Close-Off)
H = On/Off (High Close-off)

CV Size

1 When ordering valve body only: use the first

No. 2-way 3-way Size Connection Type six positions to configure the valve.
1 = 1.0 1.5 1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5
2 When ordering actuator only use the last seven positions
3/4" 4 to configure the actuator. Prefix with the letter "A".
2 = 2.5 3.0 1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5
3/4" 1, 2, 3, 4 TAC inverted flare fittings must be ordered separately.
3
1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5 See actuator accessories for fitting part numbers.
3 = 3.5 4.0 3/4" 1, 2, 3, 4
1" 1 End switch is not available for 277 Vac models if
4
5 = 5.0 5.0 3/4" 1, 2, 3 actuator temperature rating is high temperature (4).
1" 1 5 Actuators with Terminal blocks require endswitch and
7 = 7.5 7.5 3/4" 1, 2, 3 the endswitch is 24 Vac @ 101 mA min. -5A max.

8.0 8.0 1" 1, 2, 3 6 End switch is 24 - 240Vac @ 101 mA min. to 5 A max. and
9-30 Vdc @ 100 mA max for actautors rated 240V or less.
1-1/4" 1 End switch is 277Vac @ 101 mA min. to 5A max for
actuators rated 277V.

Body & Actuator Combination Requirements

Temperature Configurations
Body Configuration Actuator Spring Return Mode
VTXXXX AXX3XXXX
T = General 3 = General Temperature
S = Steam 4 = High Temperature
If body configuration is T, actuator temp rating can be 3 or 4. If actuator temp rating is 3, body style must be T.
If body configuration is S, actuator temp rating must be 4. If actuator temp rating is 4, body style can be S or T.

Example:
Assembly: VT2213G13A020. Components: VT2213 = Body. AG13A020= Actuator.
The actuator part number is prefixed with the letter "A".

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TYPICAL APPLICATION (wiring diagram)
Honeywell - Wire Leads Honeywell - Terminal Block

THERMOSTAT

End Switch
L1 Black
(HOT) ES ES
Motor To Aux. Circuit
L2 Black

Red Motor
TR
TR TH TH
Red End Switch
THERMOSTAT
L1
(HOT)
To Aux. Circuit
L2

TAC Erie Wire Leads TAC Erie Terminal Block

L1 THERMOSTAT
Black L2

TR
(HOT)

Motor
Motor TH

ES
L2 Black

TH
L1
(HOT)

ES
Red THERMOSTAT

TR
TH
End Switch
Red End Switch

To Aux. Circuit

To Aux. Circuit
24 V 5A max
Figure-1 Typical Wiring of a PopTop to Replace a Honeywell Valve

TAC Erie Wire Leads

THERMOSTAT

6 5
4
White - Rodgers (1311 or 1321) L1
(Hot)
Black
Motor
THERMOSTAT L2 Black
End Switch To Aux. Circuit
Motor
Red
6 5 5 3
L1 Red End Switch
4 4 2 (Hot)

6 1 L2

TAC Erie Terminal Block

TR

L2
Motor

End Switch

ES
TH

L1
(HOT)
ES

4
TR
TH

TH
6 5

THERMOSTAT

To Aux. Circuit
24 V 5A max
Figure-2 Typical Wiring of a PopTop to Replace a Flair or White-Rodgers 3-Wire Valve

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 Flair - Terminal Block Taco - Terminal Block
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
L1
(HOT) 1
Motor
L1 L2 2
(HOT) 1 4 5
3
L2 2 Motor
3
To Aux. Circuit

To Aux. Circuit

TAC Erie Wire Leads TAC Erie Wire Leads

THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT
L1 L1 Black
(HOT) Black (HOT)
Motor Motor
L2 L2 Black
Black

Red Red

Red End Switch Red End Switch

To Aux. Circuit To Aux. Circuit

TAC Erie Terminal Block

L2
TR

Motor

End Switch

ES
TH

L1
(HOT)
ES

THERMOSTAT
TR
TH

To Aux. Circuit
24 V 5A max

Figure-3 Typical Wiring of a PopTop to Replace a Flair or Taco 3-Wire Valve

Thermostat
T1
Valve #1

TH
TR ES T
TH/TR ES T

L1 BURNER
CONTROL
L2

Valve #2

TH
TR ES
TH/TR ES
T2

Figure-4 Typical Multiple Valve Wiring

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

Requirements
• Tools (not provided)
— Wrench 1 to 1-5/8" (if threaded valve)
— Soldering equipment (if sweat fit) or flare
• Training: Installer must be a qualified, experienced technician
• Other accessories as appropriate

Precautions
General
WARNING
• 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 codes. Use copper conductors only.
• All conductors shall be provided with insulation rated for the highest voltage motor and
end switch circuits.

CAUTION
• 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.
• When making lead connections within the actuator, use caution not to put leads or
connectors below the motor.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful
interference if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. Even when
instructions are followed, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio and television reception—
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on—the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)

NOTE
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

European Standard EN 55022

WARNING
This is a class B (European Classification) product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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Mounting
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-5. When installed in
horizontal piping the actuator can be tilted left or right but it must not be tilted below 85° from
vertical.

360

85

Figure-5 Mounting Position

NOTE
•Make certain there is no overhead water source that may drip onto valve actuator.
• In normal service, some condensation may occur on or around the valve. A drip pan may
be necessary or the valve body may be insulated.

Piping
These valves must be piped so the paddle closes against the direction of flow. Flow is from
B to A. Refer to Figure-6a to Figure-6f. When installing the actuator to a normally closed
valve, the actuator must be placed in the manually open position by using the manual
operating lever. The first time the valve is operated electrically, the manual operating lever
of the actuator will transfer to the automatic position. The manual operating lever can be
used to allow flushing of the system after installation. The valves are designed for application
in closed hydronic heating and cooling systems. High levels of dissolved oxygen and
chlorine found in open systems may attack the valve materials and result in premature
failure. Install over a drip pan if condensation in chilled water applications occurs.
CAUTION
Use in systems which have substantial make-up water (open systems) is not recommended.
Follow proper water treatment practices and system procedures. Refer to document
F-26080-1 for Water and Steam EN205 Guidelines.

NOTE
•Three-way valves always require a normally closed actuator.
• Three-way valves are always closed at the B port when no power is applied to the motor.
• On power-up the valve closes to A port on three-way valves.
• Orient the three-way valve body as needed for normally open or normally closed flow
through coil.

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 POWER
POWER
OFF
OFF

Coil B A Coil B A

Figure-6a 2-Way Valve With Figure-6b 2-Way Valve With

Normally Closed Actuator Normally Open Actuator

POWER POWER
OFF OFF

B A A B
Coil Coil

Figure-6c 3-Way Valve in Figure-6d 3-Way Valve in

Mixing Configuration Normally Mixing Configuration Normally
Closed to the Coil Open to the Coil

POWER POWER
OFF OFF

B A Coil
A B
Coil

Figure-6e 3-Way Valve in Figure-6f 3-Way Valve in

Diverting Configuration Diverting Configuration
Normally Closed to the Coil Normally Open to the Coil

NOTE
Three-way N.O. applications can be achieved when using a N.C. actuator, by piping the
valve in reverse. The three-way examples show normally closed actuators.

Sweat Connections
CAUTION
Do not solder with actuator in place, or with paddle against seat, as the heat can damage
the unit. Before soldering, move the manual open lever into Open position then remove the
actuator from the body. Orient paddle so it is not against a seat.

Use lead or tin based solder with melting point below 600 °F. Do not overheat. Direct flame
tip away from valve. Cool valve quickly with a wet cloth.
Body assembly can be submerged for leak testing prior to attaching the actuator.

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 Threaded Connection
Apply Teflon tape to all but the last two threads of male pipe thread. Hand screw the pipe
into the valve, turning it as far as it will go. Use a wrench to fully tighten the valve to the pipe.
Do not over tighten or strip the threads.
Inverted Flare Union Connection
Solder fittings onto pipe. Use solder with melting point below 600 °F. Mount valve to union
nuts.

Manual Release
Operating Button
Lever
Release Manual
Button Operating
Lever

Mating Stem
Hole
Mating
Hole
General Close-Off (G) High Close-Off (H)

Figure-7 PopTop Installation

Installing Actuator on Valve Body

Slowly latch the manual operating lever in the open, engaged position (AG1 or AH1 only).
Depress the release button (see Figure-7). Align the body with the actuator to ensure the
stem is inserted into the large mating hole on the bottom side of the actuator. Engage the
actuator on the body and release the button.
CAUTION
Do not use the valve body to manually open the actuator as damage to the valve actuator
will result.

CHECKOUT
1. Make sure the valve stem rotates freely before and after installing the actuator.
2. If the stem does not operate freely it may indicate that the stem was damaged and may
require that the valve be repaired or replaced.
3. After the piping is under pressure, check the valve body and the connections for leaks.
4. After the valve and actuator are installed, power the actuator and check the operation.

THEORY OF OPERATION
PopTop Series are two position spring return valves. When powered, the actuator moves to
the desired position, tensing the spring return system. When power is removed the actuator
returns to the normal position.
PopTop Series two position spring return valves can be purchased with an optional built-in
auxiliary SPDT end switch for interfacing or signaling; for example, zone pump burner
control.

MAINTENANCE
PopTop Series two position spring return valves are maintenance free. Replace defective
modules. Actuator may be replaced without removing the valve.
Regular maintenance of the total system is recomended to assure sustained, optimum
performance.

FIELD REPAIR
Replace any damaged or failed components with complete replacement unit.

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

94
3 11/16"
60
83 2 3/8"
3 1/4"
12
29
7/16"
1 1/8"

61
2 3/8"
81
3 3/16"
61
2 7/16"

B-PORT A-PORT
B
C
2-WAY
3-WAY

A A

Figure-8 VT/VS Series General Close-Off

94
3 11/16"
67
83 2 5/8"
3 1/4"
14
32 9/16"
1 1/4"

62
2 7/16" 82
3 3/16"

63
2 7/16"

B-PORT A-PORT
B
C
2-WAY
3-WAY

A A

Figure-9 VT/VS Series High Close-Off

Table-4 Dimensions - inches (mm)

Valve Body Size A B C D (General Close-Off) D (High Close-Off)

1/2" Sweat 1-5/16 (33) 15/16 (23) 1-5/16 (33) 3-5/16 (84) 3-5/8 (92)

3/4" Sweat 1-3/8 (35) 15/16 (23) 1-11/16 (43) 3-3/8 (86) 3-3/4 (95)

1" Sweat 1-11/16 (43) 15/16 (23) 1-11/16 (43) 3-5/8 (92) 4 (102)

1-1/4" Sweat 1-7/8 (47) 1 (25) 1-13/16 (46) 3-11/16 (94) 4-1/8 (105)

1/2" NPT, Rp 1-3/8 (35) 15/16 (23) 1-5/16 (33) 3-3/8 (86) 3-5/8 (92)

3/4" NPT, Rp 1-11/16 (43) 15/16 (23) 1-7/16 (37) 3-5/8 (92) 4 (102)

1" NPT, Rp 1-7/8 (47) 1 (25) 1-11/16 (43) 3-11/16 (94) 4-1/8 (105)

Inverted Flare See Figure-11 4-3/16 (106) 4-7/16 (113)

SAE Flare See Figure-10

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 B-PORT A-PORT

57
2 1/4"
26
1"

61 61
2 7/16" 2 7/16"

112
4 7/16"

Figure-10 SAE - High Close-Off Style Actuator Shown

B-PORT A-PORT 26
32
1 1/16"
1 1/4"
2-WAY
3-WAY

55 33
2 3/16" 1 5/16"

109
4 5/16"

Figure-11 Inverted Flare - General Close-Off Style Actuator Shown

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