Motorised valve allowing water flow even though spindle closed

[Chuck]

You've got a copy of the installer guide?

http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/sites/default/files/Motorised Valve Installer Guide.pdf

 

[Barry Clark]

Yes, thanks, but I can't see anything in the instructions about moving it. Do you only unlock it for filling the system? The existing one is in the lock position so I guess that is "normal operation"? Can you just remove the actuator and manually turn the spindle for filling? What's the lock for? Sorry to keep asking all these questions. Trying to help save my son some money.

I wonder if I should get a Myson, they are expensive but just have a lever which slides over and springs back. Thanks so much for all your help.

 

[Old Account]

You could take the head off for filling the spindle should be lose and easy to move. As mentioned earlier about 20 degrees.

 

[Chuck]

Yes, thanks, but I can't see anything in the instructions about moving it.

On page 2 of the installer's guide:

"When the manual lever is moved to the right and pushed in to ‘lock’, the valve is open, it automatically releases when the valve is powered."

 

[Barry Clark]

Hi. All Sorted your help was much appreciated. Discovered the drain valve near the motorised valves so just drained - only about 2 litres came out, rest stayed in system. No problems repressurising and restarting boiler. Thanks again. Barry

 

[Harvest Fields]

Glad that the forum could help. You know where the boys are for next time.