How do you manually move a Jandy valve?

Unscrew (counterclockwise) the locking knob above the handle four (4) full turns. 3. Push down on the locking knob (not the handle). This will disengage the gear train and allow the handle, and thus the valve diverter, to be moved to any position.Click to see full answer. In this way, how does a Jandy valve work?The two port Jandy valve controls the flow of water through a pipe, much like a traditional gate valve or ball valve would operate. This valve has an internal diverter. In the graphic, the off “block” is to the side, allowing the water to pass freely through the valve.Beside above, what is a Jandy valve actuator? Product description. Jandy JVA actuator valves are designed to automatically turn 2-port and 3-port pool diverter valves when working in conjunction with an automatic pool control system. Similarly, what is a pool valve actuator? Pool Valve Actuators are used to provide an automated push button command to one or more of the Diverter Valves in you Pool’s water flow system. They are mounted on top of your Pool’s Diverter Valves and are wired into your Pool’s Control Box.How do you replace a pool valve actuator? How To Replace an Actuator Valve First make sure there is no power going to the control box. The actuator is held in place by four screws and one plastic screw on the top of the handle. Remove the top plastic screw. Next you want to remove the 4 visible screws that hold the actuator in place.