Manual
BGC278 Series BASOTROL CE Approved Gas Valve Installation Instructions 5
Technical Data
Product BGC278 Series BASOTROL CE Approved Gas Valve
Types of Gas 2nd (Natural Gas), and 3rd (LP Gas) Family Gases
Permissible Ambient
(Surface) Temperature
-29 to 79°C (-20 to 175°F )
Electrical Ratings 12 VDC, 1.0A
25 VDC, 0.675A
25 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.595A
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.13A
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.063A
Maximum Operating
Pressure
North America:
Europe:
0.5 psi
100 mbar
Maximum Differential
Pressure
20 mbar (8 in. W.C. )
Reverse Pressure Ratings 50 mbar (20 in. W.C.); Class B (EN 126 and 161); Class 2 (AG 209 and 214)
Regulator Classification Class C (EN 126); Adjustable, Class 2, Grade 20 (AG 209)
Regulator Setting Factory set to customer’s specification
Regulator Adjustment
Range
Bottom Adjust Regulators:
Top Adjust Regulators:
7.5 to 15 mbar (3 to 6 in. W.C.)
20 to 30 mbar (8 to 12 in. W.C.)
7.5 to 15 mbar (3 to 6 in. W.C.)
15 to 30 mbar (6 to 12 in. W.C.)
Body Connections 1/2 NPT, 1/2 BSPP (Thread ISO 7-Rp); or 1/2 BSPT (Thread ISO 7-Rc) with Flange Connection
Holes (M4 x .07 mm pitch x 6 mm deep)
3/4 NPT or 3/4 BSPT (Thread ISO 7-Rc)
Valve Torsion Group Group 2 (EN 126 and EN 161)
Pressure Connection 1/8 BSPP (Thread ISO 7-Rp), 1/8 BSPT (Thread ISO 7-Rc),
1/8 NPT Left-hand and/or Right-hand, or M5 x 0.8 Bottom
Pilot Connections 1/8 BSPP (Thread ISO 7-Rp), 1/8 BSPT (Thread ISO 7-Rc),
1/8 NPT Left-hand and/or Right-hand, or 1/4 in. cc Fitting Bottom
Dirt Strainer 0.036 in. (0.9 mm) Mesh (CE only or upon request)
Operating Time Rating 100% Continuous
Valve Timings Closing Time
Opening Time
Dead Time
<
1 Second
<
1 Second
<
1 Second
Power Ratings 15 VA per Coil (except 25 VDC, 17 VA)
Electrical Connections 3-Tab Solenoid Coil
2-Tab Solenoid Coil
2 x 1/4 in (6.35 mm) + 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) Earth Ground
2 x 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
Coil Insulation Class Class F
Type of Gas 2nd (Natural Gas), and 3rd (LP Gas) Family Gases
Accessories Conversion Kits Natural Gas to LP Gas:
LP Gas to Natural Gas:
Non-Regulation:
Top Adjust Regulator
Bottom Adjust Regulator
Top Adjust Regulator
Bottom Adjust Regulator
Top or Bottom Adjust Regulator
Y71GF-4
Y71GF-3
Y71QH-2
Y71QH-3
Y71AA-5
Packaging Bulk pack supplied to original equipment manufacturer (individual pack optional).
Bulk Pack Quantity 32 per carton
Bulk Pack Weight 37 kg (82 lb) per carton