Natural Gas Smart Valve

Bradford White 415-40762-01 – SV9501M-5109 Natural Gas Smart Valve

The Bradford White 415-40762-01 is an OEM gas control valve featuring Honeywell’s SmartValve™ technology, designed for use in specific Bradford White natural gas water heaters. This integrated ignition control module and gas valve assembly manages pilot and main burner operation within a closed-system gas heating appliance.

Application

This unit is a direct replacement for gas control systems utilizing the SV9501M-5109 SmartValve platform. It provides a combined pilot ignition source and gas flow regulation in a single sealed assembly and is typically installed in upright tank-type atmospheric vent gas water heaters manufactured by Bradford White.

System Function and Design

• Ignition Control: Incorporates an integrated hot surface igniter (HSI) for pilot ignition and flame rectification.
• Gas Flow Regulation: Modulates gas flow to the pilot and main burner using electronic control logic and onboard diagnostics.
• Flame Sensing: Monitors pilot flame status using flame rectification feedback for safe system operation.
• Internal Safeties: Equipped with lockout conditions for no ignition, failed flame sense, or gas valve fault.

Component Specifications

• Part Number: 415-40762-01
• Manufacturer Reference: Honeywell SV9501M-5109
• Gas Type: Natural Gas
• Electrical: 24 VAC operation from appliance control board or transformer
• Mounting: 1-1/4” inlet/outlet with threaded connection to water heater tank
• Enclosure: Sealed body with onboard connector for HSI and flame sensor leads

Installation Notes

Installation of the 415-40762-01 should only be performed by qualified personnel familiar with gas-fired appliance controls. Proper torque on threaded fittings, leak testing of all gas joints, and verification of flame signal thresholds are critical to system safety. Wiring harness compatibility and voltage polarity must also be confirmed before energizing.

This part is not universally interchangeable. Use only as directed for models confirmed by Bradford White technical documentation. Attempted use outside of listed applications may result in unsafe operation or damage to the water heater control system.

Professional Use Case

This smart gas valve is typically stocked by service contractors performing warranty or out-of-warranty replacement of failed control valves in sealed combustion residential or light commercial Bradford White water heaters. As a factory-authorized component, it is essential for restoring system integrity and safety certification per manufacturer specifications.