BASO BGC258 Series BASOTROL User Manual
Bgc258 series basotrol® ce approved gas valve
Installation Instructions
BGC258
Issue Date
October 04, 2011
© 2011 BASO Gas Products
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Part No. BASO-INS-BGC258B, Rev. -
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BGC258 Series BASOTROL®
CE Approved Gas Valve
Installation
IMPORTANT: These instructions are intended as a
guide for qualified personnel installing or servicing
BASO Gas Products. Carefully follow all instructions
in this bulletin and all instructions on the appliance.
Limit repairs, adjustments, and servicing to the
operations listed in this bulletin or on the appliance.
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WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion.
The system must meet all applicable local, national,
and regional regulations. Improper installation may
cause gas leaks, explosions, property damage, and
injuries.
!
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion.
To prevent leakage of upstream gas, shut off the gas
supply at the main manual shutoff valve before
installing or servicing the BGC258 valve. Failure to
shut off the gas supply can result in the release of
gas during installation or servicing, which can lead to
an explosion or fire, and may result in severe
personal injury or death.
Mounting
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CAUTION: Risk of Equipment Damage. To
prevent damage to the valve when mounting to
pipework, do not use a wrench on any surface other
than the casting flats provided at the inlet and outlet
ends of the valve body.
To install the BGC258 valve:
1.
Shut off power to the appliance.
2.
Shut off the gas at the main manual shutoff valve.
3.
Label each wire with the correct terminal
designation prior to disconnection.
4.
Compare the voltage on the valve with the power
source voltage to ensure the correct unit is being
installed.
5.
Mount the valve. The BGC258 valve may be
mounted on a horizontal manifold with the
magnetic operators (solenoid coils) pointed up
(vertical) or in any position not exceeding 90
° from
the vertical (see Figure 1). The valve may also be
mounted on a vertical manifold in any position
around its axis. Do not install the solenoid coils
upside down.
90° Maximum
from Vertical
90° Maximum
from Vertical
Limited Horizontal and Vertical
Vertical mounting may
be 360º around its axis
with the gas flow either
up or down, but always in
the direction of the arrow.
Figure 1: BGC258 Mounting Positions