Replacing the Gas Control Valve Assembly

TO AVOID INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR EXPLOSION, BEFORE REPLACING STARTING THIS PROCEDURE, DO THE FOLLOWING: MOVE THE POWER/PUMP SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION. DISCONNECT THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER AT THE WALL, OR UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. TURN OFF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY TO THE FRYER AND DISCONNECT AND CAP THE SUPPLY LINE TO FRYER.

The gas control valve assembly controls the flow of gas to the pilot and the main burner. The valve has two 24 volt coils, which are regulated by terminals P and M on the valve. The C terminals is the common terminal. For gas flow to the pilot, 24 VAC must be present between the P and C terminals. For gas flow to the main burner, 24 VAC must be present between the M and C terminals.

1. Remove the control panel assembly.

2. Remove wires from gas control valve.

   

3. Use a 7/16 in. wrench to remove the pilot line from the gas control valve.

   

4. Use a 1 in. wrench to loosen the nut securing the main gas inlet line to the gas control valve.

   

5. Use a 5/8 in. wrench to remove the two burner gas line fittings at the black tee fitting, located behind the control panel area.

   

6. Use a crosstip head screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the gas control valve bracket to the frame of the fryer behind the control panel area.

   

7. With the bracket dropped down, remove the two screws behind the bracket securing the gas control valve to the bracket.

8. Install the new gas control valve.