V8200A,C,H,M AND VR8200A,C,H,M CONTINUOUS PILOT COMBINATION GAS CONTROLS
3 69-0422—03
Complete instructions below for piping, installing control, 
and connecting pilot tubing, thermocouple, and wiring. 
Make certain the gas leak test you perform on the control 
after completing the installation includes leak testing the 
adapters and screws. If you use a wrench on the valve 
after flanges are installed, use the wrench only on the 
flange, not the control.
Using Adapters to Solve Swing 
Radius Problems
In some field service applications, it is difficult or 
impossible to thread the control onto the gas supply pipe 
because of space limitations. This problem can be 
resolved in many instances through the use of an adapter.
The adapter is installed on the end of the supply pipe in 
place of the gas control, following the same precautions 
and instructions that are used for installing the gas 
control. After the adapter is installed, the gas control is 
attached to the adapter as outlined above. Note that use 
of an adapter increases the overall length of the gas 
control.
Location
Do not locate the combination gas control where adverse 
environments such as steam cleaning, high humidity or 
dipping water, corrosive chemicals, dust or grease 
accumulation, or excessive heat are prevalent. To ensure 
proper operation, follow these guidelines:
• Locate in a well ventilated area.
• Mount high enough above the cabinet bottom to avoid 
exposure to flooding or splashing water.
• Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 
the ambient temperature ratings for each component.
• Cover if appliance is cleaned with water, steam, or 
chemicals or to avoid dust and grease accumulation.
• Avoid locating where exposure to corrosive chemical 
fumes or dipping water is likely.
Mount the combination gas manifold. If this is a 
replacement application, mount the control in same 
location as old control.
Fig. 2. Sediment Trap Installation.
Install Piping to Control
All piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or 
with the Natural Fuel Gas Codes (ANSI Z223.1 NFPA No. 
54), whichever applies. Tubing installation must comply 
with approved standards and practices.
1. Use new, properly reamed pipe free from chips. If 
tubing is used, make sure the ends are square, 
deburred and clean. All tubing bends must be 
smooth and without deformation.
2. Run pipe or tubing to the control. If tubing is used, 
obtain a tube-to-pipe coupling to connect the tubing 
to the control.
3. Install sediment trap in the supply line to the gas 
control (See Fig. 2).
Install Control
1. This control can be mounted 0-90 degrees, in any 
direction, from the upright position of the gas control 
knob, including vertically.
2. Mount the control so gas flow is in the direction of 
the arrow on the bottom of the control.
3. Thread pipe the amount shown in Table 4 for 
insertion into control. DO NOT THREAD PIPE TOO 
FAR. Valve distortion or malfunction may result if 
the pipe is inserted too deeply.
Table 4. NPT Pipe Thread Length (in.).
4. Apply a moderate amount of good quality pipe 
compound (DO NOT use Teflon tape) to pipe only, 
leaving two end threads bare. On LP installations, 
use compound resistant to LP gas (See Fig. 3).
5. Remove seals over control inlet and outlet, if 
necessary.
6. Connect pipe to control inlet and outlet. Use wrench 
on the square ends of the control. If a flange is 
used, place wrench on flange rather than control 
(Refer to Fig. 4 and 5).
Fig. 3. Use of Moderate Amount of Pipe Compound.
GAS
CONTROL
GAS
CONTROL
HORIZONTAL
DROP
PIPED
GAS
SUPPLY
PIPED
GAS
SUPPLY
3 IN.
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
3 IN.
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
RISER
GAS
CONTROL
TUBING
GAS
SUPPLY
HORIZONTAL
DROP
3 IN.
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
RISER
M3077A
2
1
2
2
1
2
ALL BENDS IN METALLIC TUBING SHOULD BE SMOOTH.
CAUTION:  SHUT OFF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY BEFORE REMOVING
END CAP TO PREVENT GAS FROM FILLING THE WORK AREA.  TEST 
FOR GAS LEAKAGE WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
Pipe
Size
Thread Pipe
this Amount
Maximum Depth
Pipe can be
Inserted into
Control
3/8 9/16 3/8
1/2 3/4 1/2
3/4 13/16 3/4
TWO IMPERFECT 
THREADS
GAS CONTROL
THREAD PIPE THE AMOUNT 
SHOWN IN TABLE FOR 
INSERTION INTO GAS CONTROL 
APPLY A MODERATE AMOUNT OF
PIPE COMPOUND TO PIPE ONLY
(LEAVE TWO END THREADS BARE).
M3075B
PIPE