A. Valve Service and Replacement

Tools Required

Phillips screwdriver

7/16 in., 5/8 in., 13/16 in., 15/16 in. wrenches

Figure 12.1 Tools Required

The valve can be accessed through the valve access panel on the right side of the fireplace.

Lift doors out and set aside.

Remove grate and pilot shield (see Figure 6.2).

Figure 12.2 Lift Out Doors

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.

Figure 12.4 Remove Valve Access Panel

Using a phillips screwdriver remove the exterior valve access panel.

Figure 12.5 Remove Exterior Valve Access Panel

Turn the gas ball valve off and disconnect the gas line after the ball valve by loosening the flare nut using a 13/16 in. and a 15/16 in. wrench.

Figure 12.6 Turn off Gas Valve

Figure 12.3 Loosen Refractory Retaining Strip

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42H-B, 42-B specifications

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