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VALVE MODULE
Important:
Do not remove the entire gas control assembly
from the water heater.
Important:
Use only factory authorized replacement parts.
If you lack the necessary skills to properly perform the
installation, you should not proceed, but get help from a
quali
fi
ed service technician.
Tools required:
T15 Torx screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Removing Valve Module
1. Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest
setting by turning the knob counter-clockwise to the
VAC point (see Figure 20).
2. Turn gas control switch to the “OFF” position and turn
off the gas supply to the unit (see Figure 20).
3. Disconnect the electrical power to the water heater
from the wall outlet.
4. Remove the Electronic Control Module as outlined in
“Removing Electronic Control Module” above.
Note:
When removing the control module from the
gas control assembly, disengage the pins on the valve
module without causing damage.
5. Remove the screw and the ground tab with a Torx
screwdriver (see Figure 24).
6. Insert a
fl
at-blade screwdriver between the casting
and the locking tabs at the bottom of the valve.
7. Carefully pry against the casting until it barely slides
past the locking tab edge.
8. Repeat on the opposite side.
9. Replace the valve.
Note:
When replacing the valve, do not apply pressure
with the hand on the valve pins.
10. Re-assemble in the reverse order.
Note:
During re-assembly, align the pins on the valve
module to their proper location in the control module
without causing damage.
CASTING AND
LOCKING TAB
SCREW AND
GROUND TAB
VALVE
PINS
CASTING AND
LOCKING TAB
Figure 24
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VALVE MODULE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
