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Gas valve replacement procedure – LAARS U.H.E. - Service Manual User Manual

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LAARS Heating Systems

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Gas Valve Replacement Procedure

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 venturi 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 gasket

provided. Secure gas valve in place using

screws from step 6.

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 heater.

Step 4.

Un-latch & remove surround cover from top of

heater.

Step 5.

From the gas valve, disconnect

the gas connection, PVC venting,

wire harness and silicone tubing.

Step 9.

Reconnect PVC venting, gas supply, silicone tubing & wire harness to gas valve. Turn

on gas supply to heater and check for gas leaks, repair any gas leaks found.

Step 10.

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

the lighting instructions on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instruction located

in the installation and operating instruction manual.

Step 11.

Replace surround cover on top of

water heater.

Gas valve

assembly

Blower / gas valve

gasket

Blower

Venturi

mounting flange

Gas valve

mounting screws

(2 places)

Venturi inlet

Gas valve

wire harness

WARNING

120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the

appliance and reconfirm power is

disconnected using a multi-meter.

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