BASO BGC278 Series BASOTROL User Manual
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BGC278 Series BASOTROL CE Approved Gas Valve Installation Instructions 3
Wiring
!
WARNING: Risk of Shock.
Disconnect the power supply before making electrical 
connections to avoid electrical shock or equipment 
damage. Ensure that the operating voltage is identical 
to the information on the product identification label. 
The BGC278 valve is supplied with 3-tab or 2-tab 
electrical connections. The solenoid coil has male tabs, 
and electrical connections should be made using 1/4 in. 
(6.35 x 0.8 mm) female, fully insulated push-on 
terminals. The earth ground is clearly labeled. 
The electrical wiring to a twin solenoid valve from an 
electronic intermittent proven pilot ignition system is 
comprised of two lines; a common and an independent 
earth ground. Wiring can be done using a single 4-wire 
cable. The wiring connections for a 4-wire cable are 
shown in Figure 5. 
Route the electrical cable for the valve solenoid from 
the burner sequence control to the valve and make 
wiring connections in accordance with Figure 5 
Note: Electrical connections can also be made using 
pre-wired electrical plugs DIN 43650 (available from 
BASO Gas Products or a BASO distributor). 
Note: All wiring must be in accordance with national 
and local electrical codes and regulations. 
Setup and Adjustments
Checkout
!
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion.
Follow this or an equivalent checkout procedure after 
installation. Before leaving the installation, verify that 
the gas valve functions properly and that the system 
has no gas leaks. Gas leaks can lead to an explosion 
or fire, and may result in severe personal injury or 
death. 
Make sure all components are functioning properly by 
performing the following test: 
1.
Test all joints and connections for leaks with a soap 
solution. 
2.
Close the main upstream shutoff valve and wait at 
leat 5 minutes for unburned gas to escape from the 
appliance, and then reopen the shutoff valve. 
3.
Turn on the main electrical power switch and close 
the thermostate contacts. The appliance should 
operate in accordance with the manufacturere’s 
specified sequence of operation. 
4.
Turn the thermostat to a low dial setting to open the 
contacts. All burner flames should be extinguished. 
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 at least three times. 
5.
Return the thermostat to a normal setting before 
leaving the installation. 
Regulator Adjustment
IMPORTANT: All adjustments must be made in 
conjunction with the gas appliance and in accordance 
with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Only 
authorized personnel should make adjustments. 
!
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion.
The minimum flow rate of the valve must not be 
adjusted below the minimum safe working rate of the 
appliance. This may cause gas leaks, which can lead 
to an explosion or fire and may result in severe 
personal injury or death. 
The BGC278 can have a bottom adjust, right or left-
handed top adjust spring pressure regulator. Right or 
left-hand orientation is determined by the position of the 
adjustment when looking into the inlet connection of the 
valve. 
The regulator controls the gas pressure at the valve 
outlet by positioning the regulator poppet for selected 
throughput flow and pressure. This is achieved by the 
valve outlet pressure acting on the regulator diaphragm, 
which balances against the preset regulator spring. 
Adjustment of the spring compression determines the 
valve outlet pressure and the throughput flow rate. 
To adjust the outlet pressure, remove the leak-limiting 
seal cap to expose the adjusting screw (see Figure 4). 
Turn the screw (using a suitable screwdriver) in a 
clockwise direction to increase the pressure or in a 
counterclockwise direction to decrease the pressure. 
