Retention clip for a valve shaft adapter

A retention clip for securing a valve shaft adapter collar to a valve actuator, the retention clip comprising:

• a central bar;
• and
• opposing arms extending from the central bar, each arm defining:
• a scaffolding support structure configured to cradle the valve shaft adapter collar;
• an ear extending outward from the collar;
• a resilient spring clip junction configured to allow the ear to move inward;
• and
• a lug for receiving pliers to selectively retract the ear from engagement with the valve actuator.

A valve shaft adapter assembly for securement to a valve actuator, the valve shaft adapter assembly comprising:

• a collar, and
• a retention clip having a central bar with opposing arms, each arm defining:
• a support structure configured to secure the retention clip to the collar;
• an end portion flexibly coupled to the support structure and configured to extend from the collar for coupling the collar to the valve actuator;
• and
• a lug for receiving pliers to selectively compress and consequently inwardly retract the end portion to couple the collar to the valve actuator.