WV8840C1531 | Resideo Water Heater Natural-Gas Control Valve, AP17346A Compatible
Resideo · Valves & Process Control
Description The Resideo WV8840C1531 is a gas control valve designed for natural-gas water heaters, engineered to regulate gas flow safely and accurately. The unit is identified by model number AP17346A for certain Rheem applications and is suitable for use as a replacement component in residential or light commercial heating systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Resideo (Honeywell) Category Valves Part Number WV8840C1531 Subcategory Gas Control Valve Fuel Type Natural Gas Equivalent Model Number AP17346A Service Type Water Heater Gas Valve Mounting Type Standard water-heater valve installation Outlet Pressure Setting Factory-preset for specific appliance model Built-in Safety Features Flame-detection, Over-temperature cut-off Type of Ignition Standing-pilot or direct ignition (depending on appliance) Housing Material Engineered metal/plastic construction Environmental Rating Standard indoor water-heater compartment use Intended Use Residential/Commercial water heaters Weight 2.0 lbs approx (varies by packaging) Information About WV8840C1531 The WV8840C1531 belongs to Resideo’s WV8840 series of water-heater gas control valves and is configured for natural gas service. It integrates the regulation of burner gas flow and incorporates safety features to protect against flame-loss and over-temperature conditions. The unit is suitable for use with specific Rheem (and compatible) water-heater models and is designed as a direct or upgraded replacement in approved systems. The design supports standing-pilot or direct-ignition configurations depending on heater design, and includes features to monitor and control combustion reliably in standard operating environments. Key Features: Natural Gas Service Only: Factory-set and approved for natural-gas fuel—ensures correct combustion and safety. Valve Regulation & Safety Control: Manages main burner gas flow and integrates safety shut-off on malfunction. Direct Replacement Model: Identified as AP17346A for Rheem applications, enabling compatibility with OEM systems. Compact Housing Design: Designed for clear access and installation in existing water-heater gas valve cavities. Durable Construction: Built with materials and sealing suited for repeated thermal cycling and burner operation. Integrated Flame-Detection System: Monitors pilot and main burner status to shut off gas supply if flame fails. Pre-Set Outlet Pressure: Optimised for correct draft and combustion in matched water-heater setups. Diagnostic Friendly: Facilitates ease of service and inspection within water-heater assemblies. Industry-Standard Mounting and Connections: Compatible with standard gas-valve spuds and piping arrangements. OEM-Approved Replacement: Manufactured by Resideo/Honeywell to the same core specifications as original equipment. The WV8840C1531 delivers the reliability and precision required for safe, efficient water-heater gas regulation in residential or commercial heating systems.
Brand: Resideo · Category: Valves & Process Control
Key features
- Natural Gas Service Only: Factory-set and approved for natural-gas fuel—ensures correct combustion and safety.
- Valve Regulation & Safety Control: Manages main burner gas flow and integrates safety shut-off on malfunction.
- Direct Replacement Model: Identified as AP17346A for Rheem applications, enabling compatibility with OEM systems.
- Compact Housing Design: Designed for clear access and installation in existing water-heater gas valve cavities.
- Durable Construction: Built with materials and sealing suited for repeated thermal cycling and burner operation.
- Integrated Flame-Detection System: Monitors pilot and main burner status to shut off gas supply if flame fails.
- Pre-Set Outlet Pressure: Optimised for correct draft and combustion in matched water-heater setups.
- Diagnostic Friendly: Facilitates ease of service and inspection within water-heater assemblies.
- Industry-Standard Mounting and Connections: Compatible with standard gas-valve spuds and piping arrangements.
- OEM-Approved Replacement: Manufactured by Resideo/Honeywell to the same core specifications as original equipment.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | WV8840C1531 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Resideo (Honeywell) |
| Category | Valves |
| Part Number | WV8840C1531 |
| Subcategory | Gas Control Valve |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Equivalent Model Number | AP17346A |
| Service Type | Water Heater Gas Valve |
| Mounting Type | Standard water-heater valve installation |
| Outlet Pressure Setting | Factory-preset for specific appliance model |
| Built-in Safety Features | Flame-detection, Over-temperature cut-off |
| Type of Ignition | Standing-pilot or direct ignition (depending on appliance) |
| Housing Material | Engineered metal/plastic construction |
| Environmental Rating | Standard indoor water-heater compartment use |
| Intended Use | Residential/Commercial water heaters |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs approx (varies by packaging) |
| Product type | Gas Control Valve |
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