BASO BE58 Series - Manual (Page 2)

2 BE58 Series Explosion Proof BASO Remote Automatic Shutoff Gas Valve Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not use a wrench on any
surface other than the casting flats provided at the
inlet and outlet ends of the valve body. The valve
may be damaged in the mounting process if a
wrench is used on any other surface. Using a
wrench incorrectly may void the warranty.
6. Mount the valve to the pipework. The BE58 valve
may be mounted in any convenient position. Use
an approved pipe joint sealing compound on
male threads before assembling. Remove excess
compound after mounting the valve to the
pipework. Threads of the pipe and nipples must
be smooth and free of tears and burrs. Steam
clean all piping to remove foreign substances
such as cutting oil or thread chips. A sediment
trap should also be installed in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code (Z223.1/NFPA 54).
See Figure 1.
7. Connect the thermocouple lead nut to the power
unit terminal. Tighten the thermocouple lead nut
finger tight plus an additional maximum of 1/8
turn. Do not overtighten.
!
WARNING: Risk of Explosion or Fire.
Verify that there are no gas leaks by testing with
appropriate equipment. Never use a match or lighter
to test for the presence of gas. Failure to test
properly can lead to an explosion or fire and may
result in severe personal injury or death.
8. Check for leakage:
a. Shut off the gas at the main manual shutoff
valve and open the pressure connection
between the manual shutoff valve and the
BE58 remote valve.
b. Connect air tubing with a maximum pressure
of 1-1/2 times the valve’s maximum operating
pressure (as indicated on the valve) to the
opened pressure connection.
c. Paint all valve body connections with a rich
soap and water solution.
If bubbles occur, this is an indication of a leak.
To stop a leak, tighten joints and connections.
Replace the part if the leak cannot be stopped.
If bubbles do not occur, remove the air tubing
and close the pressure connection.
9. Perform the Checkout section before leaving the
installation.
Manual Shutoff
Valve Reset Button
Under Cover
(Optional)
BE58
Gas Valve
Gas Supply
Thermocouple
Connection
3 in. (76.2 mm)
Sediment Trap
X
Within
18 Inches
Seal Fitting
Explosion Proof
X indicates possible
location for other controls.
Figure 1: Typical BE58 Installation