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Replacement Parts

The following maintenance procedures are for the 
Flame Guard

®

 Safety System components and should 

be performed by a qualified service technician.

Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber 
or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailing 
prices and billed accordingly. When ordering replacement 
parts, always have the following information ready:

1.  model, serial, and product number

2. type 

of 

gas

3. item 

number

4. parts 

description

See pages 27-28 for a list of available repair parts.

Removing the Manifold Assembly

1.  Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual 

shut-off valve (Figure 3).

2.  Depress the dial stop and turn the gas control knob on 

the combination gas control valve/thermostat clockwise 
to the “OFF” position (Figure 19).

3.  Remove the outer door.

4.  Remove the two screws 

securing the manifold 
door assembly to the 
combustion chamber 
(Figure 22).

5. Disconnect 

the 

thermocouple (right-hand 
thread), pilot tube, the 
igniter wire from the igniter 
button, the two connectors 
attached to the thermal 
switch, and manifold tube 
at the thermostat. (Figures  
22 & 23.) Note: L.P. gas 
systems use reverse (left-
hand) threads on the manifold tube.

6.  Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free 

the manifold, pilot tube, and thermocouple.

7.  Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the 

burner compartment. 

Be sure not to damage internal 

parts. 

Removing the Burner from the 
Manifold Assembly

Natural Gas Burner (Low Nox)

1.  Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws lo-

cated underneath the burner.

2.  Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner 

may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 24).

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WARNING

BEFORE             LIGHTING

Pilot
Tube

Manifold Tube

Thermocouple

Right-Hand

Thread

Figure 22

Igniter

Wire

Igniter

Button

Thermal
Switch Wires

Dial Stop

Manifold
Screw (2)

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Viewport

Manifold

Door

Piezo

Igniter

Button

Gas Valve /
Thermostat

Two Piece Wire

Connector

Thermocouple

Pilot Tube

Manifold

Tube

Figure 23
Burner Assembly
Removal

Thermal Switch

Burner

Two Piece Wire

Connector

Manifold Door

Assembly

Manifold Door

Assembly

Igniter Wire

Pilot

Tube

Pilot

Tube

Manifold

Tube

Manifold

Tube

Viewport

Thermocouple

Thermocouple

Thermocouple

Retainer Clip

Pilot Assembly

Pilot Assembly

Screws

Pilot Bracket

Manifold

Door

Gasket

Figure 24A
Natural Gas (Low Nox)
Burner Assembly

Burner

Thermal Switch

L.P. Gas Burner

1.   Separate the pilot bracket from the L.P. burner by 

removing screw.

2.   Loosen set screw located on top of the L.P. burner near 

the manifold door. Carefully, pull the burner away from the 
manifold door assembly.

3.   Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner 

may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 24B).

Screws

Burner

Two Piece Wire

Connector

Manifold Door

Assembly

Igniter Wire

Pilot
Tube

Manifold

Tube

Viewport

Thermocouple

Thermocouple
Retainer Clip

Pilot Assembly

Pilot Bracket

Manifold Door

Gasket

Figure 24B
L.P. Gas Burner
Assembly

Thermal Switch

Summary of Contents for 6510381

Page 1: ...med by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal...

Page 2: ...as been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician Water heaters subjected to flood conditions or anytime the gas controls main burner or pilot have been submerged in water require re...

Page 3: ...y personnel a licensed plumber or an authorized service person Important This water heater has a resettable thermal switch installed as part of the Flame Guard Safety System DO NOT attempt to disable...

Page 4: ...led or leaked in the area of the water heater leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor s home Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been exti...

Page 5: ...stible materials are stated on the data plate adjacent to the gas control valve thermostat of the water heater The water heater is certified for installation on a combustible floor Important If instal...

Page 6: ...f the water heater as shown The drip leg must be no less than three inches long for the accumulation of dirt foreign material and water droplets Figure 3 Gas Piping Manual Gas Shut off Valve Ground Jo...

Page 7: ...areas Combustion air must be free of acid forming chemicals such as sulfur fluorine and chlorine These elements are found in aerosol sprays detergents bleaches cleaning solvents air fresheners paint a...

Page 8: ...an be drawn from outside of the enclosure One opening shall be within 12 inches of the top and one within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure as shown in Figure 4 The size of each opening free ar...

Page 9: ...supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louvers grilles and screens These devices can reduce airflow which in turn may require larger openings to achieve the...

Page 10: ...n existing water heater be sure to use the new drafthood supplied with the water heater Figure 9 Drafthood Installation Sheet Metal Screws four provided Drafthood Jacket top Install the drafthood with...

Page 11: ...erms of its listing It must be connected to the water heater s drafthood by a certified vent connector or by directly originating at the drafthood opening Vertical gas vents must terminate with a list...

Page 12: ...ine as shown in Figure 14 These valves reduce the point of use temperature of the water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available for use 4 If installing the water heater in a closed wate...

Page 13: ...s DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which will contaminate the potable water supply Closed System Thermal Expansion Periodic discharge of the temperature and pressure relief valve may be d...

Page 14: ...higher than the working pressure shown on the data plate of the water heater The Discharge Line Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve or have any reducing coupling installed in th...

Page 15: ...the system Otherwise these bubbles will be trapped in the air handler heat exchanger coil reducing the efficiency Do not connect the water heater to any system or components previously used with non...

Page 16: ...reduce the likelihood of a flammable vapor ignition incident New technology used in meeting these standards makes this product less tolerant of installation errors or improper installation environmen...

Page 17: ...with the igniter repeat steps 4 7 Continue to hold the button for about 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release the reset button and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If the pilot light goe...

Page 18: ...r Temperature Regulation UNITROL BEFORE LIG HTIN G READ ALL IN STRUCTIO NS CAUTIO N H O T W A R M V A C A T I O N CAUTION W A TER INCREAS E S HOTTER T H E RISK OF SCALD INJ U R Y V A C A T I O N WAR M...

Page 19: ...rt on page 26 Reset the thermal switch by depressing the small button in the center of the thermal thermal switch Important Correct any issues prior to resetting the thermal switch DO NOT attempt to d...

Page 20: ...age or deterioration in the venting system Make sure the ventilation and combustion air supplies are not obstructed Build up of soot and carbon on the main burner and pilot burner Check for a soft blu...

Page 21: ...to see if it is dirty or clogged The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water Figure 24 N O T W A H S T R E B O R I A C A V M R A W U T O H T H E R I SK OF Y R U J N I D L A C S R E T T O H W A...

Page 22: ...ly Page 23 Figure 25 Two Piece Wire Connector Assembly Two Piece Wire Connector Thermocouple Retainer Clip Manifold Door Other fittings not shown for clarity Pilot T ube Igniter Wire Figure 26 Thermoc...

Page 23: ...lve for leaks Test the supply connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles forming indicate a leak Correct any leak found 9 Follow the lighting instructions on p...

Page 24: ...ant The gas control valve thermostat is a standard valve with wire leads that connect to a thermal switch Removing the Gas Valve 1 On the gas control valve thermostat turn the temperature dial counter...

Page 25: ...te heater 7 Correct piping dip tube must be in cold inlet 8 Advise customer DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE 1 Excessive water pressure 2 Heater stacking 3 Closed water system 1 Use a pressure reducing valve an...

Page 26: ...nstructions section of this manual for specific requirements NO Is the pilot tube damaged NO Does the flame trap show signs of discoloration and or debris Shut off the gas supply to the water heater a...

Page 27: ...y System parts Item No Parts Description 1 DRAFTHOOD 2 REDUCER RING SOME MODELS 3 FLUE BAFFLE 4 HEAT TRAP COLD SOME MODELS 5 HEAT TRAP HOT SOME MODELS 6 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 7 ANODE ROD 8 TEMPERATURE P...

Page 28: ...e wire connector with retainer clip thermal switch and pilot assembly Natural Gas Low Nox Item 17 Manifold door assembly which contains the manifold tube gasket door pilot tube thermocouple two piece...

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