20 | VICTORY VSPH Models |
II.Initial Start
Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met when testing various gas manifold and control assemblies used on the Victory VSP Series Boilers under the ANSI Z21.13- latest edition.
Instructions
Follow the lighting instructions in this manual. These instructions are also attached to the boiler.
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Your Safety Read Before Operating
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand.
B.BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•DO NOT try to light any appliance.
•DO NOT touch any electric switch: DO NOT use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call you gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart- ment.
C.Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D.Do Not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information above.
2.Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3.Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by hand.
5.Remove jacket front panel
6.Turn gas control knob clockwise 
to “OFF”. DO NOT force.
7.Wait five (5) minutes (longer for propane) to clear out any gas, then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above on this page. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
8.Turn as control knob counterclockwise 
to “ON”.
9.Replace jacket front panel.
10.Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11.Set thermostat to desired setting.
12.If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance
1.Set thermostat to lowest setting.
2.Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3.Remove jacket front panel.
4.Turn gas control knob clockwise 
till knob stops, then continue to “OFF”. Do not force.
5.Replace jacket front panel.
Gas Valve VR8204 or VR8304
HONEYWELL |
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GAS | OUTLET |
ON | |
INLET |
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0FF |
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GAS CONTROLKNOB |
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SHOW N IN "OFF" |
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POSITIONN |
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Removing Jacket Front Panel
1.Turn black screws 1⁄4 turn to open position.
2.Remove front panel.
To replace the panel, reverse procedure.
Gas Input Rate Adjustment
1.Consult gas supplier for higher heating value* of gas (Btu/cu. ft.)
2.Set thermostat high enough so that boiler will remain on
3.Measure manifold pressure.
Correct manifold pressure for gas used is printed on boiler rating plate. NOTE: Gas pressure may be adjusted by turning pressure regulator screw on combination gas valve (turn clockwise to increase pressure, counterclockwise to decrease pressure).
* ”Higher Heating” value of gas is commonly known as “heating value”.
