Hearth and Home Technologies Dakota 42-B - Manual (Page 25)

Heat & Glo LifeStyle Collection • Dakota 42-B/Dakota 42H-B • 4036-909 • Rev J 11/08 25
A. Valve Service and Replacement
Figure 12.3 Loosen Refractory Retaining Strip
Figure 12.2 Lift Out Doors
Figure 12.4 Remove Valve Access Panel
Figure 12.5 Remove Exterior Valve Access Panel
Figure 12.6 Turn off Gas Valve
Figure 12.1 Tools Required
Tools Required
Phillips sc
rewdriver
7/16 in., 5 /8 in., 13/16 in., 15/16 in. wrenches
• The valve can be accessed through the valve access panel
on the right side of the fi replace.
• Lift doors out and set aside.
• Remove grate and pilot shield (see Figure 6.2).
• Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the right refractory by
removing the two screws securing the refractory retaining
strip. Remove the refractory side panel and set aside.
• Remove the inside valve access panel by lifting it up and
out.
• Using a phillips screwdriver remove the exterior valve
access panel.
• Turn the gas ball valve off and disconnect the gas line after
the ball valve by loosening the fl are nut using a 13/16 in.
and a 15/16 in. wrench.