Honeywell VS8510 Manual Download Page 3

VS8510/VS8520 MILLIVOLT COMBINATION GAS CONTROL

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Model Voltage and Capacity:

See Table 2.

Table 2. VS8510/VS8520 Voltage and capacity ratings.

Regulation Capabilities:

See Table 3.

Table 3. HI/LO and Standard Regulator Specification Pressures in inches wc(kPa)

Type of Gas

HI/LO Regulator Setting Ranges

Standard Regulator Setting Ranges

Natural

3.0 - 3.7 / 1.2 - 3.5 in.

3.0 in. Minimum to 5.0 in. Maximum

LP

9.0 - 12 / 3.5 - 6.5 in.

8.0 in. Minimum to 12.0 in. Maximum

BTUH x 1K

PRESSURE DROP (IN. W.C.)

.5

1.5

1.0

2.0

20

40

60

80

100

120

50

90

100

60

BOTTOM INLET

SIDE INLET

VS8510/20-NATURAL GAS

M11715

Main Gas Connection:
The Millivolt Combination Gas Control has a 3/8 in. thread,
NPT or BSP.

Pilot Gas Connection and Flow:

Connection size: 7/16 –24 UNS.

Flow 1700 Btuh/H at 4.0 in. w.c. inlet.

Option M10x1 connection.

Pilot Location:

Inlet side.

Bottom.

Thermocouple Size/Connections:

11/32-32 UNS double lead.

Outlet.

Bottom.

Option MM10x1 connection.

Inlet/Outlet Options:

Straight through.

Bottom.

3/8" x 3/8" NPT or BSP.

Thermocouple and Pilot:

Metric or UNS.

Ambient Temperature:

0˚F to 175˚F (-18˚C to 79˚C).

Option for -40˚F (-40˚C), 225˚F (107˚C).

Shipping Temperature:
-40˚F to 175˚F (-40˚C to 79˚C).

Pressure Regulation:
Servo regulator with adjustable outlet pressure. Typically 3.5
in. wc for natural gas; 11 in. wc for LP.

Interrupter (ECO):
1/4 in. tab connectors.

Pressure Taps:
European style inlet and outlet.

Opening Characteristics:
Snap open.

Screens:
Fine mesh inlet screen standard; optional outlet screen.

Approvals:
International Approval Services (IAS) Certificate: C2030022.
European Community (CE) Certificate pending.
Australian Gas Approval pending.

IAS Rated Capacity

60,000 BTUH at 1 in. wc pressure drop for side inlet.

50,000 BTUH at 1 in. wc pressure drop for bottom inlet.

PRESSURE DROP CAPACITY CURVE – NATURAL GAS

Model

Operator

Thermocouple

Capacity at 1”

pd with Side

Inlet

Capacity at 1”

pd with

Bottom Inlet

Minimum

Regulated

Capacity

Maximum

Regulated

Capacity

VS8510

750 mV

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60,000 BTUH

50,000 BTUH

10,000 BTUH

100,000 BTUH

VS8520

750 mV

30 mV

60,000 BTUH

50,000 BTUH

10,000 BTUH

90,000 BTUH

Summary of Contents for VS8510

Page 1: ...sure drop Maximum regulation capacity is 100 BTUH and minimum regulated capacity is 10 BTUH All capacities are with side inlet Adjustable servo regulator maintains almost constant gas outlet pressure over a wide range of gas supply pressures Models available with 0 F to 175 F 18 C to 79 C 40 F to 175 F 40 C to 79 C 0 F to 225 F 18 C to 107 C Multiple inlet and output main gas connections with NPT ...

Page 2: ...VS8520 circuit consists of a gas valve quick dropout thermocouple thermopile millivolt thermostat and a pilot burner VS8520 has operator powered by 750mV Thermopile and the power unit powered by 30mV Quick Dropout Thermocouple When the appliance standard requires a gas valve with a fast dropout thermocouple use the VS8520 Options High Low Adjustable Pressure Regulator This option is available on b...

Page 3: ...n Inlet Outlet Options Straight through Bottom 3 8 x 3 8 NPT or BSP Thermocouple and Pilot Metric or UNS Ambient Temperature 0 F to 175 F 18 C to 79 C Option for 40 F 40 C 225 F 107 C Shipping Temperature 40 F to 175 F 40 C to 79 C Pressure Regulation Servo regulator with adjustable outlet pressure Typically 3 5 in wc for natural gas 11 in wc for LP Interrupter ECO 1 4 in tab connectors Pressure T...

Page 4: ...Thermocouple Connection for fast dropout configuration Connection size 11 32 32 UNS double lead Available in side or bottom outlet Mounting Mounting support in eight locations on valve No 10 24 screw Option M5X 0 8 screw cored hole on diaphragm side accepts 10 24 screw Dimensions See Figure 2 for the dimensions of the VS8510 VS8520 Models Fig 1 VS8510 VS8520 Model dimensions L HI O 3 7 32 81 4 9 1...

Page 5: ...ystem or a gas control set for LP gas on a natural gas system 2 When making a conversion the main pilot burner orifices must be changed to meet the appliance manufacturer specifications Refer to the appliance manufacturer instructions for orifice specifications and changeover procedure Gas controls are factory set for natural and manufactured or LP gas Do not attempt to use a control set for natur...

Page 6: ...LY LEAVE TWO END THREADS BARE M6913 PIPE Fig 4 Top view of gas control with HI LO regulator Fig 5 Top view of gas control with standard regulator Fig 6 Proper use of wrench on gas control APPLY WRENCH FROM BOTTOM OF GAS CONTROL TO SHADED AREA M6916 L HI O M12675 OFF PILOT ON HI LO REGULATOR WIRING TERMINALS INLET PRESSURE TAP OUTLET PRESSURE TAP PILOT ADJUSTMENT SCREW GAS CONTROL KNOB M12674 OFF P...

Page 7: ... diagram with quick drop out thermocouple Q313 THERMOPILE HIGH LIMIT CONTROL MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT L HI O OFF PILOT ON VS8520 HI LO MILLIVOLT GAS VALVE ELECTRODE TARGET QUICK DROP OUT THERMOCOUPLE HI LO REGULATOR M12669 GAS CONTROL KNOB PILOT ADJUSTMENT SCREW Fig 8 VS8510 Millivolt system wiring diagram without quick drop out thermocouple Q313 THERMOPILE HIGH LIMIT CONTROL MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT M126...

Page 8: ...s and the main burner ignites Shut off Procedure 1 To shut off the system turn the knob clockwise to the OFF position This action closes the main gas and safety valves However the power unit must drop out before the lighting sequence can begin again The VS8510 drops out within three minutes The VS8520 drops out within 30 seconds 2 To relight the pilot light follow the steps in the Pilot Gas and Li...

Page 9: ...isted on the appliance nameplate Gas control outlet pressure should match the nameplate 2 With the main burner operating check the gas control flow rate using the meter clocking method or measure the pressure by attaching a plastic tube with a 1 4 in shell I D to the manometer and connecting the manometer to the outlet pressure tap on the gas control See Fig 5 M15094 POWER UNIT PILOTSTAT KNOB SUPP...

Page 10: ... pressure or flow rate cannot be achieved by adjusting the gas control check gas control inlet pressure using a manometer at the gas control inlet pressure tap If inlet pressure is in the normal range see Table 3 replace gas control Otherwise take the necessary steps to provide proper gas pressure on the control Q313 THERMOPILE ELECTRODE Q377 PILOT BURNER CONNECT THERMOPILE LEADWIRES TO GAS CONTRO...

Page 11: ... IF CHECKING GAS INPUT BY CLOCKING GAS METER Be sure there is no gas flow through the meter other than to the appliance being checked Other appliances must remain off with the pilots extinguished or the consumption must be deducted from the meter reading Convert the flow rate to Btuh as described in the Gas Controls Handbook form 70 2602 and compare to the Btuh input rating on the appliance namepl...

Page 12: ...e Owner For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Appliance WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Can cause severe injury or death and property damage Exactly follow the warnings and the lighting instructions 1 Before lighting smell around the appliance area for gas If the appliance uses LP bottled gas be sure to smell next to the floor because LP gas is heavier than air If you smell gas immediately shut of...

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