Honeywell VR8215 Series Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

69-2253-01

VR8215S,T

Direct Ignition Combination

Gas Controls

APPLICATION

The VR8215S,T Direct Ignition Combination Gas 
Controls are used in gas-fired appliances with up to 150 
ft

3

/hr capacity at 1 in. wc pressure drop on natural gas. 

They have been optimized for direct ignition applications 
and include a switch and a pressure regulator. 

• Valve capacities are shown in Table 1.
• Table 2 provides gas capacity conversion factors.
• For suffix letter designation, see Table 3 or 4.

Table 1.  Valve Capacity.

a

a

Capacity based on 1000 Btu/ft

3

, 0.64 sp gr natural gas at 1 in. wc pressure drop.

b

Minimum regulation for LP gas is 30,000 Btuh.

Table 2. Gas Capacity Conversion Factor.

Table 3. Model Number Suffix Letter Designation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Pattern: 

Straight through; see Table 1 for inlet 

and outlet size.

Electrical Ratings:

Voltage and Frequency: 24 Vac, 60 Hz.
Current Draw: 0.5A.

Capacity: 

See Table 1.

Conversion:

Use conversion factors in Table 2 to convert capacities 

for 

other gases.

Regulation Range: 

See Table 1.

Natural-LP Gas Conversion Kits: 

See Table 4.

Approvals:

CSA Design Certificate.

Table 4.  Natural-LP Gas Conversion Kits.

Model

Size Inlet-

Outlet (in.)

AGA Certified 

Capacity for Natural 

Gas

AGA Certified Minimum 

Regulation for

 Natural Gas

AGA Certified Maximum 

Regulation for

 Natural Gas

ft

3

/hr

ft

3

/hr

ft

3

/hr

VR8215

1/2 x 1/2

150

15

b

200

Gas

Specific Gravity

Multiply Listed 

Capacity By

Manufactured

0.60

0.516

Mixed

0.70

0.765

Propane

1.53

1.62

Model Number 

Suffix Letter

Ambient 

Temperature 

Range

Pressure 

Regulator Type

S

-40°F to 175°F 
(-40°C to +79°C)

Standard

T

Slow Opening

Model Number Suffix Letter

Kit to Convert Natural Gas to LP

Kit to Convert LP to Natural Gas

S, T

396221

396222

Summary of Contents for VR8215 Series

Page 1: ... Body Pattern Straight through see Table 1 for inlet and outlet size Electrical Ratings Voltage and Frequency 24 Vac 60 Hz Current Draw 0 5A Capacity See Table 1 Conversion Use conversion factors in Table 2 to convert capacities for other gases Regulation Range See Table 1 Natural LP Gas Conversion Kits See Table 4 Approvals CSA Design Certificate Table 4 Natural LP Gas Conversion Kits Model Size ...

Page 2: ...system Corrosive Chemicals Corrosive chemicals can attack the control eventually causing a failure If chemicals are used for routine cleaning avoid contact with the control Where chemicals are suspended in air as in some industrial or agricultural applications protect the control with an enclosure Dust or Grease Accumulation Heavy accumulations of dust or grease can cause the control to malfunctio...

Page 3: ...lacement application mount the gas control in the same location as the old control Locate the combination gas control where it cannot be affected by steam cleaning high humidity or dripping water corrosive chemicals dust or grease accumulation or excessive heat To assure proper operation follow these guidelines Locate gas control in a well ventilated area Mount gas control high enough above cabine...

Page 4: ...gas control and make sure it matches the available supply Install a transformer and other controls as required 2 Connect the control circuit to the gas control terminals See Fig 7 and 8 3 Adjust thermostat heat anticipator to 0 50A rating stamped on valve label GAS CONTROL GAS CONTROL HORIZONTAL DROP PIPED GAS SUPPLY PIPED GAS SUPPLY 3 IN 76 MM MINIMUM 3 IN 76 MM MINIMUM RISER GAS CONTROL TUBING G...

Page 5: ...k in the appliance vestibule 4 With the main burner in operation paint the pipe joints including bushings and the control inlet and outlet with rich soap and water solution 5 If another leak is detected turn the gas control to off tighten the joints and pipe connections 6 Replace the part if a leak cannot be stopped Turn On System Push the on off switch to the ON position Turn On Main Burner Follo...

Page 6: ...ounterclockwise to decrease the gas pressure to the burner c Always replace the cap screw and tighten firmly to prevent gas leakage 5 If the desired outlet pressure or flow rate cannot be achieved by adjusting the gas control check the gas control inlet pressure using a manometer at the inlet pressure tap of the gas control If the inlet pressure is in the nominal range see Tables 6 and 7 replace t...

Page 7: ... as if it has been wet SERVICE WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Can cause property damage severe injury or death Do not disassemble the gas control it contains no replaceable components Attempted disassembly repair or cleaning can damage the control resulting in gas leakage CAUTION Equipment Damage Hazard Can burn out thermostats or other components in the control string Never apply a jumper acros...

Page 8: ...n your appliance 4 Push the on off switch to the OFF position 5 Wait five minutes to allow any gas in the combustion chamber to vent Then if you smell gas STOP Follow Step 1 in the Warning above If you do not smell gas continue with the next step 6 If you do not smell gas push the electronic on off switch to the ON position 7 Replace the burner access panel 8 Reset the thermostat to the desired te...

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