TB-SRTG14-2 GAS SPRING TANK COVER UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
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L80-069 REV 0
08/21/09
Remove mounting brackets and latches.
WARNING
Ensure that the gas supply to this appliance is
turned off before performing this procedure.
Install the tank cover support bracket onto the tank cover.
Support bracket shown on tank cover.
3
Disconnect Appliance
Remove all sources of power to the appliance.
Shut off the water supply and drain the appliance.
Turn the gas supply OFF and disconnect the appliance
from the gas connection.
4
Tank Cover And Latch Removal:
Assure that both tank covers are in the down position prior
to removal.
Use two 7/16” wrenches to remove one acorn nut that
secures the tank cover hinge rod to the appliance.
Remove the hinge rod.
Remove both tank covers.
Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the screws securing
the tank cover hinge brackets and then remove each
bracket.
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove both tank cover
latches from the splash back. Use a blow torch to heat up
the screws if needed.
5
Tank Cover Support Bracket Installation
Locate the tank cover
support bracket from
the kit. Place it onto
the top rear of the tank
cover. Assure that the
notch in the support
bracket is aligned with
the pin in the tank
cover.
Using the clearance
holes in the support
bracket as a guide, drill
5/32” pilot holes into
the tank cover.
Secure the support bracket using a total of five self drilling
screws.
Using a 5/16”drill bit, drill out any material that may be
behind the two 5/16” hinge rod holes in the support
bracket. In most cases this step will not be needed.
Repeat the steps above to install a support bracket to the
second tank cover.
WARNING
The power supply MUST be disconnected
before performing this procedure.