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69-0695—2

J.D.  •  Rev. 1-94  •  ©Honeywell Inc. 1994  •  Form Number 69-0695—2

VR4304

Intermittent Pilot

Combination Gas Control

Application

These intermittent pilot gas controls are used in gas-fired

appliances with capacities up to 300 feet

3

/hour at 1 inch

wc pressure drop [8.5 meters

3

/hour at 0.25 kPa] for natural

gas. They include a manual valve, two automatic operators,
a pressure regulator, pilot adjustment and a conduit cover.
See Table 1 for temperature ranges and regulator types.

BODY PATTERN: Straight-through.
INLET X OUTLET SIZES AVAILABLE: 1/2 x 3/4 inch

and 3/4 x 3/4 inch.

ADAPTERS: Adapters available for 1/2 and 3/4 inch

straight and angle connections. Refer to Table 3.

ELECTRICAL RATINGS:

Voltage and Frequency: 120 Vac, 60 Hz.
Current Draw: 0.14A.

CAPACITY:

Size

(Inlet x Outlet)

Capacity (at 1 inch
wc pressure drop)

a

Minimum

Regulated Capacity

Maximum

Regulated Capacity

1/2 x 1/2

240 feet

3

/hour

[6.8 meter

3

/hour]

30 feet

3

/hour

[0.8 meter

3

/hour]

340 feet

3

/hour

[9.6 meter

3

/hour]

1/2 x 3/4

270 feet

3

/hour

[7.6 meter

3

/hour]

30 feet

3

/hour

[0.8 meter

3

/hour]

370 feet

3

/hour

[10.5 meter

3

/hour]

3/4 x 3/4

300 feet

3

/hour

[8.5 meter

3

/hour]

30 feet

3

/hour

0.8 meter

3

/hour]

415 feet

3

/hour

[11.8 meter

3s

/hour]

a

Capacity based on 1000 Btu/feet

3

, 0.64 specific gravity natural gas at 1 inch wc pressure drop [37.3 MJ/meter

3

, 0.64 specific

gravity natural gas at 0.25 kPa pressure drop].

TABLE 1—TEMPERATURE RANGES AND

REGULATOR TYPES.

Model

Number

Ambient

Temperature

Range

Regulator

Type

VR4304H

0

°

 F to 175

°

 F

[-18

°

 C to +79

°

 C]

Slow-opening

VR4304M

-40

°

 F to 175

°

 F

[-40

°

 C to +79

°

 C]

Standard-opening

VR4304P

-40

°

 F to 175

°

 F

[-40

°

 C to +79

°

 C]

Step-opening

Use conversion factors in Table 2 to convert capacities

for other gases.

TABLE 2—GAS CAPACITY CONVERSION FACTORS.

TABLE 3—ADAPTER (FLANGE) PART NUMBERS.

Part Number

Inlet/

Outlet

Pipe Size

Flange

Type

Without

Hex

Wrench

With

Hex

Wrench

1/2 inch NPT

Straight

393690-6

393690-16

Elbow

393690-3

393690-13

3/4 inch NPT

Straight

393690-4

393690-14

Elbow

393690-5

393690-15

NOTE: Flange Kits include one flange with attached O-ring

and four mounting screws.

APPROVALS:

American Gas Association design certificate:

L2025007.

Canadian Gas Association design certificate:

L2025007.

Australian Gas Association design certificate:

Applied for.

Delta C.

Gas

Specific
Gravity

Multiply Listed

Capacity By

Manufactured

0.60

0.516

Mixed

0.70

0.765

Propane

1.53

1.62

Summary of Contents for VR4304 Series

Page 1: ...hour 3 4 x 3 4 300 feet3 hour 8 5 meter3 hour 30 feet3 hour 0 8 meter3 hour 415 feet3 hour 11 8 meter3s hour a Capacity based on 1000 Btu feet3 0 64 specific gravity natural gas at 1 inch wc pressure drop 37 3 MJ meter3 0 64 specific gravity natural gas at 0 25 kPa pressure drop TABLE 1 TEMPERATURE RANGES AND REGULATOR TYPES Model Number Ambient Temperature Range Regulator Type VR4304H 0 F to 175 ...

Page 2: ...e otherwise use the instructions provided below CONVERTING BETWEEN NATURAL AND LP GAS WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH Do not attempt to use a gas control set for natural gas on LP gas or a gas control set for LP gas on natural gas To convert a gas control from natural to LP gas or from LP to natural gas contact your Honeywell representative Convert...

Page 3: ... to the gas control 3 Install sediment trap in the supply line to the gas control See Fig 2 Install Gas Control 1 This gas control can be mounted from 0 to 90 degrees in any direction from the vertical position of the gas control knob 2 Mount the gas control so gas flow is in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the gas control 3 Thread pipe the amount shown in Table 4 for inser tion into t...

Page 4: ...th wrench Do not overtighten Refer to Fig 6 5 Connect other end of tubing to pilot burner according to pilot burner manufacturer instructions WIRING Follow the wiring instructions furnished by the appli ance manufacturer if available or use the following general instructions Where these instructions differ from the appli ance manufacturer follow the appliance manufacturer instructions Fig 6 Always...

Page 5: ...Rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise to ON TURN ON MAIN BURNER Follow instructions provided by appliance manufac turer or turn up thermostat to call for heat PERFORM GAS LEAK TEST WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH Check for gas leaks with rich soap and water solution anytime work is done on a gas control GAS LEAK TEST 1 Paint all pipe connect...

Page 6: ... setting ranges a Removethepressureregulatoradjustmentcapscrew b Using a screwdriver turn the inner adjustment screw clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the main burner gas pressure c Always replace the cap screw and tighten firmly to safeguard proper operation 4 If the desired outlet gas pressure or gas flow rate can not be achieved by adjusting the gas control check the gas con...

Page 7: ...LP 2 9 3 9 2 7 2 0 3 0 Step opening Natural 1 2 1 7 0 2 0 9 0 7 1 2 LP 2 9 3 9 0 9 2 7 2 0 3 0 Maintenance WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH Improper cleaning or reassembly can cause gas leakage When cleaning be sure that the control is reassembled properly and perform gas leak test Regular preventive maintenance is important in appli cations such as...

Page 8: ...SION HAZARD CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH Follow these warnings exactly 1 Pilot flame is lit automatically Do not light the pilot flame manually 2 Beforelightingpilotburnerflame smellaround the appliance for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because LP gas is heavier than air 3 IF YOU SMELL GAS Turn off the gas supply at the appliance ser vice valve On LP gas systems turn o...

Page 9: ...uctions To The Homeowner section If you do not smell gas continue with the next step 6 Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT 7 Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to ON 8 Replace the gas control access panel 9 Reconnect all electric power to the appliance 10 Set the thermostat to the desired setting 11 If the appliance does not turn on set the gas control knob to OFF and conta...

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