Valor Auto Companion Inc. Valor Legend Ultra 837 AN - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Upgrade Instructions
Page 4
Figure 8. Gas Valve
3. Replacing the Gas Valve
Refer to figure 8.
1. Loosen the screw attaching the ignition bar to the top of the gas valve.
2. Lift the ignition bar clear of the gas valve spindle.
3. Supporting the elbow with a wrench, unscrew the nut to the inlet elbow on the gas
valve.
4. Unscrew the pilot line nut from the gas valve. Pull the pilot line clear of the valve.
5. Unscrew and remove the thermocouple
nut connecting the thermocouple to the
interrupter block at the base of the gas
valve.
6. Remove the microswitch leads from
the interrupter block. Do not pull on
the leads. Grip the terminals close to
the interrupter block and gently pull
the leads clear of the interrupter block.
This will avoid damage to the leads.
7. Unscrew and remove the interrupter
block.
8. Supporting the connector with a
wrench, unscrew the pipe nut below
the thermostat valve.
9. Unscrew and remove the brass nut at
the top of the gas valve.
10. The gas valve can now be removed.
11. Supporting the elbow, unscrew and
remove the nut holding the thermostat
pipe to the elbow.
12. Place the old valve away from the
work area.
13. Obtain the replacement gas valve and
fit to the appliance in reverse to
above.
When fitting the new valve it may be easier if the screws at the top of the
regulator support bracket are loosened. These screws must be tightened after
fitting the new gas valve.