396221, 396221-1, 396221-3 and 396222,
396222-2 Gas Conversion Kits
FOR VR82, VR83, AND SV9 SERIES OF SINGLE STAGE
COMBINATION GAS CONTROLS
APPLICATION
The 396221, 396221-1, and 396221-3 LP Conversion Kit
changes VR82, VR83, and SV9 series of single stage
combination gas controls from regulated natural gas to
regulated LP gas. The 396222 and 396222-2 Natural
Gas Conversion Kit changes VR82, VR83, and SV9 series
of single stage combination gas controls from regulated
LP gas to regulated natural gas. Kits include a plastic
pressure regulator adjustment screw, spring and
conversion label.
To use this kit, make sure that the gas control is single
stage and is equipped with a standard or slow opening
pressure regulator (VR82xx, VR83xx, SV9xx A, H, K, M, S,
and T).
NOTE:
Step regulator valves, convertible regulator
valves, two-stage valves, and SV9570 valves
cannot be converted with this kit.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to
follow instructions can damage product or cause
a hazardous condition.
2. Check ratings given in instructions and on product
to make sure product is suitable for your
application.
3. The installer must be a trained, experienced
service technician.
4. After installation is complete, use these
instructions to check out product operation.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage, serious injury
or death.
Follow these warnings exactly:
1. Disconnect power supply before wiring to
prevent electrical shock or equipment
damage.
2. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas,
turn off gas supply at appliance service valve
before starting installation and perform Gas
Leak Test after completion of installation.
3. Use only your hand to turn gas control knob or
switch. Never use any tools. If gas control
knob or switch will not operate by hand, then a
qualified technician should replace the gas
control. Force or attempted repair may result
in fire or explosion.
4. Change main and pilot burner orifices to meet
appliance manufacturer specifications.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To convert from one gas to another:
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance service valve.
2. Remove metal regulator cap screw and plastic
pressure regulator adjusting screw. Refer to
Fig. 1–3.
3. Remove the existing spring.
4. Insert the replacement spring. Refer to Fig. 4.
PRESSURE REGULATOR
ADJUSTMENT
(UNDER CAP SCREW)
INLET
PRESSURE TAP
INLET
1
THERMOCOUPLE
CONNECTION
1
RED
RESET
BUTTON
1
THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTION AND RED RESET BUTTON
ON STANDING PILOT MODELS ONLY.
Fig. 1. Top view of VR82xx, VR83xx, A, H, K, and M
combination gas controls.
PRESSURE REGULATOR
ADJUSTMENT (UNDER
CAP SCREW)
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
INLET
ON-OFF
SWITCH
Fig. 2. Top view of VR8205S, T combination gas
CONVENIENCE
WIRING
TERMINALS (2)
TERMINALS (2)
(OPTIONAL)
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP
OUTLET
PILOT OUTLET
PILOT ADJUSTMENT
GAS
(UNDER CAP SCREW)
CONTROL
KNOB
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP
OUTLET
M22713B
controls.
69-1564EF-03
M8084