Actuator Install Instructions
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VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring Return Valve Actuators Installation Instructions  11
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Building Efficiency
507 E. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Life Cycles 60,000 Full Stroke Cycles with 70 lb·in. (8 N·m) Load
Audible Noise 
Rating
Power On
(Running)
<47 dBA at 70 lb·in. (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power On
(Holding)
<20 dBA at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
<52 dBA at 70 lb·in. (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Electrical 
Connections
Bxx-3 Models 48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen Free Cable with 18 AWG 
(0.85 mm
2
) Conductors and 1/4 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
Auxiliary Switches
(-xxC Models)
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen Free Cable with 18 AWG 
(0.85 mm
2
) Conductors and 1/4 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
Conduit Connections Integral Connectors for 3/8 in. (10 mm) Flexible Metal Conduit
Fluid 
Temperature 
Limits
VG12x1 and VG18x1 
Series
23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 
Series
-22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 
Series with 
M9000-561 Thermal 
Barrier Installed
-22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) water; 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C) 
Saturated Steam
Ambient 
Conditions
Standard Operating -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Extended Operating -40 to 4°F (-40 to -20°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Storage -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); 95% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Enclosure Rating NEMA 2 (IP54) for all Mounting Directions
Compliance United States UL Listed, CCN XAPX, File E27734; to UL 60730-1A: 2003-08, Ed. 3.1, 
Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; and 
UL 60730-2-14: 2002-02, Ed. 1, Part 2 Particular Requirements for Electric 
Actuators
Canada UL Listed, CCN XAPX7, File E27734; to UL 60730-1:02-CAN/CSA: July 2002, 
3rd Ed., Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; and 
CSA C22.2 No. 24-93 Temperature Indicating and Regulating Equipment
Europe CE Mark – Johnson Controls, Inc., declares that this product is in compliance 
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the 
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Australia and New 
Zealand
C-Tick Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant
Shipping Weight -BGC Models 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
-BAC and -BDC 
Models
4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
-BGA Models 3.4 lb (1.5 kg)
-BAA and -BDA 
Models
3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
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