Service Manual

Gas Valve Replacement Procedure

Step 1. Position main power switch to “OFF”.

Step 2. Disconnect (unplug) water heater from

120 volt power source.

Step 3. Turn off gas supply to water he

ater.

Step 4. Un-latch & remove surround cover from top of

heater.

Step 5.From the gas valve, disconnect the gas

connection, PVC damper assembly, silicone tubin

and wire harness.

Step 6. Remove the 2 gas valve mounting screws (Torx bit) located at

the 11:00 O-clock & 5:00 O-clock position on the v

enturi

mounting flange and remove gas valve from water heater.

Step 7. Remove any residual gasket material from blower and venturi

mounting

flange.

Step 8.Install new gas valve with new gasketprovided. Secure gas valve in place using

screws from step 6.

Step 9. Reconnect P

VC damper assembly, gas supply, wire harness and silicone tubing to gas valve. Turn on

gas

supply to heater and check for gas leaks, repair a

ny gas leaks found.

Step 10. Restore 120 volt power supply to water heater and confirm proper operation following

the lighting instructions on the lighti

ng instruction label or the lighting instruction located

in the installation and operating instruction manual.

Step 11. Replace surround cover on top of water

heater.

WARNING

120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the

appliance and reconfirm power is

disconnected using a multi-meter.

Blower

Blower / gas valve

gasket

Gas valve

assembly

Venturi mounting

flange

Gas valve

mounting screws

(X2)