VR8215S,T Single Stage
VR8215Q,N Two Stage
Direct Ignition Gas Controls
APPLICATION
The VR8215S,T Single Stage and VR8215Q,N Two
Stage Direct Ignition Gas Controls are used in gas-
fired appliances with up to 150 ft
wc pressure drop on natural gas. They have been
optimized for direct ignition applications and include
a on/off switch and a pressure regulator.
Size
Inlet x
Outlet
Model
(in. NPT)
VR8215
1/2 x 1/2
a
Capacity based on 1000 Btu/ft
natural gas at 0.25 kPa pressure drop).
b
Minimum regulation for LP gas is 30,000 Btu/h (0.85 m
Table 2. Gas Capacity Conversion Factor.
Gas
Specific Gravity
Manufactured
Mixed
Propane
Table 3. Model Number Suffix Letter Designation.
Model Number
Regulation
Suffix Letter
Single Stage
Two Stage
Options:
3/16 in. (4.8 mm) and 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) male quick-
connect ground terminals.
Barbed vent fittings for seated combustion:
Single stage: 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
Two stage: 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Body Pattern: Straight through; see Table 1 for inlet
and outlet size.
3
/hr capacity at 1 in.
Table 1. Valve Capacity.
AGA Certified Capacity
for Natural Gas
3
3
ft
/hr
m
150
4.25
3
, 0.64 sp gr natural gas at 1 in. wc pressure drop (37.3 MJ/m
Multiply Listed
Capacity By
0.60
0.516
0.70
0.765
1.53
1.62
Pressure
Regulator Type
S
Standard
T
Slow Opening
Q
Standard
N
Slow Opening
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Valve capacities are shown in Table 1.
• Table 2 provides gas capacity conversion factors.
• For suffix letter designation, see Table 3.
a
AGA Certified
Minimum Regulation
for Natural Gas
3
/hr
ft
/hr
m
b
0.42
15
3
/hr).
Electrical Ratings:
Voltage and Frequency: 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
Current Draw:
Single Stage: 0.5 A.
Two Stage: 0.9 A.
Field Wiring:
Single Stage: Two 1/4 in. spade quick-connect terminals.
Two Stage: Molex and spade quick-connect terminals
Capacity: See Table 1.
Conversion:
Use conversion factors in Table 2 to convert
capacities for other gases.
Regulation Range: See Table 6.
Natural-LP Gas Conversion Kits: See Table 4.
Approvals:
CSA Design Certificate #112395.
(-40 °F to +175 °F; -40 °C to +79 °C)
Australian Gas Association Certificate #7960.
(single stage only) (-20 °C to +79 °C only)
Outlet: Class 2, Grade 20 pressure regulator
Auto shutoff valve function: Class 3
AGA Certified
Maximum Regulation
for Natural Gas
3
3
/hr
ft
/hr
200
(two 1/4 in. and one 3/16 in.).
3
m
/hr
5.66
3
, 0.64 sp gr
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