Replacing the Gas Control Valve

The gas 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 the P and M terminals on teh valave. The C terminal 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.

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.

1. Remove all power from device.

   

2. Remove right side panel.

   

3. Label and remove wires from gas valve.

   

4. Use a 7/16 in. wrench to remove the pilot line form the gas valve.

   

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

   

6. Use a pipe wrench to loosen the outlet fitting to the burner.

   

7. Use a crosstip head screwdriver to remove the 2 screws securing the gas valve to the bracket and remove gas valve from unit.

8. Remove fittings from the gas valve.

9. Install new gas valve.