
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
69-2253EF-01
VR8215S,M,T Single Stage
Direct Ignition Gas Controls
APPLICATION
The VR8215S,M,T Single Stage Direct Ignition 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 on/off 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.
• VR8215M valves are designed for agricultural
applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
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 (37.3 MJ/m
3
, 0.64 sp gr natural gas at 0.25 kPa pressure drop).
b
Minimum regulation for LP gas is 30,000 Btu/h (0.85 m
3
/hr).
Table 2. Gas Capacity Conversion Factor.
Table 3. Model Number Suffix Letter Designation.
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)
Body Pattern:
Straight through; see Table 1 for inlet and
outlet size.
Electrical Ratings:
Voltage and Frequency: 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
Current Draw:
Single Stage: 0.5 A.
Field Wiring:
Single Stage: Two 1/4 in. spade quick-connect terminals.
Capacity:
Conversion:
Use conversion factors in Table 2 to convert capacities
for other gases.
Regulation Range:
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
Table 4. Natural-LP Gas Conversion Kits.
Model
Size
Inlet x Outlet
(in. NPT)
AGA Certified Capacity for Natural
Gas
AGA Certified Minimum
Regulation for Natural Gas
AGA Certified
Maximum Regulation
for Natural Gas
ft
3
/hr
m
3
/hr
ft
3
/hr
m
3
/hr
ft
3
/hr
m
3
/hr
VR8215
1/2 x 1/2
150
4.25
15
b
0.42
200
5.66
Gas
Specific Gravity
Multiply Listed
Capacity By
Manufactured
0.60
0.516
Mixed
0.70
0.765
Propane
1.53
1.62
Regulation
Model Number
Suffix Letter
Pressure Regulator
Type
Single Stage
S, M
Standard
T
Slow Opening
Model Number Suffix Letter
Kit to Convert Natural Gas to LP
Kit to Convert LP to Natural Gas
S, M, T
396221
396222