How to use Manual Override for Motorized Valve V2

Use the V2 manual override to operate a motorized valve when automatic operation is unavailable, such as during a power failure. Most actuators are stay-put types and cannot close automatically when power is lost.

V2 motorized valve manual override components

For Manual Override Mode

  1. If automatic operation fails, remove the power supply to the valve before using the manual override.
  2. Remove the manual override disengaging screw, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Remove the manual override disengaging screw
  1. Use the special manual override lever included in the package.
  2. Latch the lever onto the manual override shaft, as shown in Figure 3. Rotate it in the direction indicated on the cover.
Figure 3: Fit the lever onto the manual override shaft
  1. Refer to the position indicator on top of the valve to check its opening or closing position.
  2. Rotate the shaft gently and stop when the valve is fully open or fully closed.

Important: Further rotation after reaching the fully open or fully closed position will damage the stoppers or gears.

For Automatic Mode

  1. Put the manual override disengaging screw back onto the shaft.
  2. If the screw cannot be fastened, rotate the lever slightly to align the shaft, then fasten the screw.
  3. Reconnect the power supply to restore automatic operation.

Video Demonstration

Download the Operating Guide

Download Manual Override for Motorized Valve V2 (PDF, English, 0.22 MB)

Updated April 13, 2025.

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