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GAS PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION

Remove the gas pressure switch from the carton also remove the 1/8” compression fitting, the four 1/2” x #10 self tapping screws and
the 2 sections of 1/4” diameter aluminum tubing from the 

master carton liner.

The gas pressure switch is mounted on the casing of the water heater adjacent to the heater’s thermostat/valve.  It should be mounted
close enough so that the supplied 1/4” tubing will reach from the gas pressure switch fittings to the burner. The four provided screws
are self tapping and drilling. They do not require the use of a drill. Their 1/2” length assures that the inner tank will not be penetrated.

1. Mount the gas pressure switch by securing it to the heater casing with a screw in each of the four mounting holes.

2. Using a tube cutter, cut the appropriate length of 1/4” tubing to reach from the fitting marked “connect to gas valve” to the pressure 

tap port of the thermostat/valve, (See Diagram B).  

NOTE: DO NOT alter the heater’s PILOT GAS LINE, (See Diagram B, Gas 

Control Valve).

3. Remove the pressure tap plug from the underside of the thermostat/valve and install the supplied compression fitting. Use thread 

sealant, do not over tighten.

4. Use 1/4” tubing to connect the fitting installed in step #3 to the fitting marked “connect to gas valve” on the gas pressure switch. 

Make sure each end of the tubing is not pinched closed.

5. Measure and cut an appropriate length of tubing to reach from the fitting marked “warning” to the burner of the water 

heater. Connect tubing to gas pressure switch and route to pilot/burner area.

NOTE: DO NOT locate the tubing in the 

pilot/burner flame.

6. Conduct a gas leakage test of the aluminum tubing as outlined in the 1988 (or latest) edition of NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1, part 4.

NOTE: 

The gas pressure switch has a built in pressure tap marked “gauge port”.

LINEAR LIMIT SPILLAGE SENSING SWITCH INSTALLATION

PURPOSE:

To provide a means for appliance shut-down in the event of flue blockage
or Power Venter failure.

OPERATION:

When concentrated spillage of the products of combustion occurs from the
draft hood, the linear limit sensing switch circuit will open preventing burner
operation.

1. Attach the linear limit sensing switch mounting bracket to the top of the 

water heater using the sheet metal screws provided. The linear limit 
bracket should be approximately 1/2” from the draft hood.

2. Attach the three linear limit capillary mounting brackets around the draft 

hood, equally spaced.

3. Insert the linear limit spillage sensing switch capillary into the “U” of the 

linear limit brackets outlining the perimeter of the draft hood. The linear limit capillary may be overlapped if necessary, 
(See Diagram C).  

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CUT THE CAPILLARY

, it will be destroyed and water heater will be disabled.

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DIAGRAM B

DIAGRAM C

NOTE:

Do not alter pilot gas line

Summary of Contents for VP-2, VP-3 8500567 0702

Page 1: ...Solenoid Valve to be installed in 1 2 burner gas line from water heater gas valve to burner eliminating pilot outages caused by power interruptions OWNERS INSTRUCTIONS THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN W...

Page 2: ...T OF PILOT OUTAGE 1 Push the reset button in the center of the linear limit spillage sensing located on the draft hood on the top of the water heater 2 Turn the gas pilot knob at the top of water heat...

Page 3: ...The Power Venter must not be installed into any portion of a vent system which serves appliances other than the one s vented by the VP 2 or VP 3 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 1 Water heater thermostat calls...

Page 4: ...pment damage 9 Make certain the power source is adequate for the fan motor requirements Do not add the Power Venter to a circuit where the total load is unknown 10 The installer must verify that the B...

Page 5: ...switch Make sure each end of the tubing is not pinched closed 5 Measure and cut an appropriate length of tubing to reach from the fitting marked warning to the burner of the water heater Connect tubi...

Page 6: ...y from or 1 foot above any door window or gravity air inlet into any building At least 12 inches above grade So that the flue gases are not directed so as to jeopardize people overheat combustible str...

Page 7: ...ce INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS 1 Power Venter should be installed as close to the termination of the vent system as possible to prevent flue gas leakage 2 Power Venter must be installed with the motor s...

Page 8: ...ling joists taking care not to come closer than 6 to the vent pipe or any other potentially hot surface In most cases the gas supply line may be used as a routing path from the ceiling to the water he...

Page 9: ...ION CIRCUIT CHECK 1 Place water heater in operation A The Power Venter should operate 2 Turn gas pilot knob to pilot B The Power Venter should continue to operate for approximately 45 seconds to purge...

Page 10: ...iately VP 2 VP 3 WATER HEATER VENT PACKAGE LADDER WIRING DIAGRAM COMBUSTION AIR TEST WARNING The linear limit spillage sensing switch is designed to alert the user to a potentially hazardous condition...

Page 11: ...rating condition Turn off fuel supply to appliance and DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL UNSAFE VENTING CONDITION IS INVESTIGATED BY PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR OR UTILITY SERVICE PERSONNEL 6 Return all windows doors...

Page 12: ...stance contact the Tjernlund Products Inc Technical Customer Service Department at 1 800 255 4208 7 30 4 30 CST NOTE If the pilot light is extinguished follow the steps under IN THE EVENT OF A PILOT O...

Page 13: ...he Tjernlund Products Inc Technical Customer Service Department at 1 800 255 4208 7 30 4 30 CST NOTE If the pilot light is extinguished follow the steps under IN THE EVENT OF A PILOT OUTAGE on page 1...

Page 14: ...o determine faulty component contact your Tjernlund distributor or Tjernlund Products Technical Customer Service Department at 1 800 255 4208 for troubleshooting assistance 2 After the faulty componen...

Page 15: ...drill bit must be long enough to penetrate to the building exterior 3 Attach the template to the building exterior aligning the pilot holes on the template with the pilot holes drilled in step 2 4 Usi...

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