BASO Y71 User Manual

Installation Instructions
Issue Date May 6, 2008

Y71 Regulator Conversion Kits

Bottom Adjust Regulator

T op Adjust Regulator

Seal Screw

Adjustment Screw

Regulator
Stack

C

Regulator

Spring

B

Adjustment Screw

(Reuse this screw)

A

Seal Screw

(Reuse this screw)

Figure 1: Regulator and Conversion Kit Parts

Applications

The Y71 Conversion kits allow the field conversion of
the pressure regulator of a BASO Gas Products®
G93, G96, G195, G196, or VLV gas valve.

The ranges of regulations are as follows:

• Bottom adjust regulators:
3 to 6 in. W.C. (7.5 to 15 mbar)
8 to 12 in. W.C. (20 to 30 mbar)

• Top adjust regulators:
3 to 6 in. W.C. (7.5 to 15 mbar)
6 to 12 in. W.C. (15 to 30 mbar)

The conversion kit contains the following:

A

B

C

Regulator

Spring

Regulator

Stack

CAUTION!

Unit was converted to

3 to 6 in. W.C.

(7.5 to 15 mbar)

regulation.

Sample Caution Label

IMPORTANT: Make all gas installations in
accordance with applicable local, national, and
regional regulations.

!

CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock.
Disconnect power supply before making electrical
connections to avoid electric shock.

• 1 regulator spring

!

• 1 seal screw

• 1 Caution label

WARNING: Risk of Explosion or Fire.
Shut off the gas supply at the main manual shutoff
valve before installing or servicing the valve. Failure
to shut off the gas supply can result in the release of

Installation

gas during installation or servicing, which can lead to
an explosion or fire, and may result in severe

IMPORTANT: Only qualified personnel should

personal injury or death.

install or service BASO® Gas Products. These
instructions are a guide for such personnel. Carefully
follow all instructions in this document and all
instructions for the appliance.

© 2008 BASO Gas Products 1

Part No. BASO-INS-Y71, Rev. - www.baso.com

To install the Y71 conversion kit into the gas valve:

1. Shut off the gas supply at the main manual
shutoff valve.

2. Change the orifices of the main burner and the
pilot burner to those recommended by the
appliance manufacturer.

3. Remove the outlet pressure tap plug from the
valve or manifold down stream of the valve and
install a manometer.

4. Remove Seal Screw A, Adjustment Screw B, and
Regulator Spring C from the regulator stack
(Figure 1).

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the seal screw or
the regulator spring. However, the adjustment screw
may be reused. Note that the new seal screw and
regulator spring must be installed for proper
regulation.

5. Insert the new regulator spring, supplied in the
kit, into the regulator stack. Use care when
handling to avoid deforming the spring.

6. Reinstall the adjusting screw into the regulator
stack.

7. Turn on the gas supply and set the thermostat to
the highest setting.

8. Adjust the regulator to the manufacturer’s
specified setting by turning the adjusting screw in
the regulator stack. Turn clockwise to increase
and counterclockwise to decrease.

9. After the regulator adjustment is completed and
rechecked, install the new seal screw into the
regulator stack. Recheck setting.

10. Turn off the gas supply and set the thermostat to
Off or the lowest setting. Disconnect the
manometer and reinstall the pressure tap plug.

IMPORTANT: Place the adhesive-backed
Caution label on the visible side of the valve, making
sure the product label on the valve is not covered.

11. Using a felt-tipped pen, change the setting on the
label, located on the valve adjacent to the
regulator stack, to the new regulator setting

12. Turn on the gas supply and check for gas leaks
using a soap solution.

13. Perform the Checkout section before leaving the
installation.

Setup and Adjustments

Checkout

!

WARNING: Risk of Explosion or Fire.
Follow this or an equivalent checkout procedure
after installation. Before leaving the installation,
verify that the gas valve functions properly and that
the system has no gas leaks. Gas leaks can lead to
an explosion or fire, and may result in severe
personal injury or death.

Make sure all components are functioning properly by
performing the following test.

1. Open the main manual shutoff valve.

2. Test all joints and connections for leaks with a
soap solution.

3. Close the main manual shutoff valve and wait at
least 5 minutes for unburned gas to escape from
the appliance, and then reopen the shutoff valve.

4. Turn on the main electrical power switch and
close the thermostat contacts. The appliance
should operate in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specified sequence of operation.

5. Turn the thermostat to a low dial setting to open
the contacts. All burner flames should be
extinguished. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 at least three
times.

6. Return the thermostat to a normal setting before
leaving the installation.

Performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. All agency certification of BASO products is performed
under dry and controlled indoor environmental conditions. Use of BASO products beyond these conditions is not recommended and may void
the warranty. Product must be protected if exposed to water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) or other harsh environments. The original
equipment manufacturer or end user is responsible for the correct application of BASO products. Consult BASO Gas Products LLC for
questionable applications. BASO Gas Products LLC shall not be liable for damages or product malfunctions resulting from misapplication or
misuse of its products.

Refer to the Y71/GM-70 Regulator Conversion Kits Product Bulletin (BASO-PB-Y71/GM) for necessary information on operating and
performance specifications for this product.

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PO Box 170
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