Emerson White Rodgers 36C53 Series Installation Instructions Download Page 1

PIPE SIZES/CAPACITIES

Pipe Size

(inches)

Capacity (BTU/hr) at

1” pressure drop across valve

1

2

” x 

3

8

1

2

” x 

1

2

1

2

” x 

3

4

3

4

” x 

3

4

100,000
230,000
230,000
280,000

162,000
372,600
372,600
453,600

Nat. Gas

(1000 BTU/cu. ft.,

64 Sp. Gr.)

LP Gas

(2500 BTU/cu. ft.,

1.53 Sp. Gr.)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 DESCRIPTION

 

 SPECIFICATIONS

36C53

Combination Gas Valves

(24 Volt Model)

CONTENTS

Description  .......................................................................... 1
Specifications  ...................................................................... 1
Precautions  ......................................................................... 2
Installation  ........................................................................... 2
 

Main Piping Connection

 

Pilot Gas Connection

 

Energy Cut Off (E.C.O.) Connection

 

Thermocouple Connection

 

System Wiring

Adjustment  .......................................................................... 3
 

Pilot Gas Adjustment

 

Pressure Regulator Adjustment

Pilot Lighting Instructions and Precautions .......................... 4

OFF

PI

LO

T

ON

E.C.O

The multi-function gas controls combine into a single package the 
functions of 3-position gas cock, main gas valve, pressure regulator 
and 100% shut-off automatic pilot. The pilot gas outlet accepts a 

1

4

” 

pilot line connection.
This model features a slow opening main valve that provides a softer 
ignition and E.C.O. connections.
To permit replacement of a variety of valve sizes, some models are 
furnished with two reducer bushings (two 

3

4

” to 

1

2

”). Also included is 

an E.C.O. jumper wire that allows this valve to be used on an instal-
lation without electrical cut off device.

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PART NO. 37-5825C

Replaces 37-5825B

1331

Electrical Rating:

 

 

Voltage:

 24 Volts, (30 Volts Max.), 60 Hz. 

 

Current Rating:

  0.23 Amps

Type of Gas 

 

Natural Gas 

Pressure Rating:  

1

2

 lb. per sq. in. (14” W.C.)

Pressure Regulator Setting:

 

 

Adjustable from 2.5 to 5.0" W.C. 

 

(Factory preset for 3.5" W.C.)

Ambient Temperature: 

 -40° to 175°F

Thermocouple:  

30 millivolt type

 INLET BOSS
UP OR DOWN

   UPRIGHT

 LEFT OR RIGHT

Upright, 90

°

 from upright or vertical

NOTE: Control shown may not be identical

to replacement control.

ON

OFF

Figure 1. Gas valve mounting positions

Figure 1. Gas valve mounting positions

Summary of Contents for White Rodgers 36C53 Series

Page 1: ...gle package the functions of 3 position gas cock main gas valve pressure regulator and 100 shut off automatic pilot The pilot gas outlet accepts a 1 4 pilot line connection This model features a slow opening main valve that provides a softer ignition and E C O connections To permit replacement of a variety of valve sizes some models are furnished with two reducer bushings two 3 4 to 1 2 Also inclu...

Page 2: ...ectrical connections After all gas and electrical connections are completed turn gas on and SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION check for gas leaks with leak detection solution or soap suds Bubbles forming indicate a leak SHUT OFF GAS AND FIX ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY Horizontal Drop Piped Gas Supply Gas Valve 3 in minimum Gas Valve Riser Piped Gas Supply 3 in minimum Drop Horizontal Riser Gas Valve Tubing Ga...

Page 3: ...anufacturer for system hookup operation PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT The pressure regulator has been factory adjusted see control for specific setting Although additional adjustments will not normally be necessary you may adjust the regulator Do not force the adjusting screw beyond the limits that it can easily be adjusted 1 Energize valve to ignite main burner 2 Remove Reg Adj cover screw see fi...

Page 4: ... cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is depressed slightly Do not use tools or excessive force 5 Wait fifteen 15 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the precautionary information above If you don t smell gas go to next step 6 Remove the pilot access panel s located under the gas control unit 7 Find pilot follow small metal tubes from gas control 8 Turn kn...

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