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23. Place screwdriver in slot “C”, see Figure 19. Depress and turn 

counterclockwise (

) to stop. Control screw must be in “IN” 

position for propane (LP) gas and in “OUT” position for natural 

gas. STOP! Read label “For Your Safety” located on your water 

heater.

fIGure 19.

24. Light pilot following the lighting and operating instructions on the 

front surface of the heater.

25. Install outer door.

whIte-rodGers fuel conversIon 

InstructIons froM propane (l.p.) Gas to 

natural Gas

For conversion of Propane (LP) gas to Natural Gas follow the “White-

Rodgers Fuel Conversion Instructions From Natural Gas to Propane 

(LP) Gas” section except in:

1.  Step 14, use natural gas pilot assembly.

2.  Step 16, use natural gas burner head.

3.  Step 17, use burner orifice “O” marked “N”.

4.  Step 23, turn control screw in slot “C” in Figure 19 clockwise to 

stop. Screw must be in “OUT” position for Natural Gas.

See “Instruction Label” for orifice sizes.

Maximum Supply Pressure:

10.5” W.C. for Natural Gas.

13” W.C. for Propane (L.P.) Gas.

Minimum Supply Pressure:

5” W.C. for Natural Gas.

11” W.C. for Propane (L.P.) Gas.

roBertshaw fuel conversIon InstructIons 

froM propane (l.p.) Gas to natural Gas

Fuel  conversions  shall  be  completed  by  a  qualified  service 

agency  in  accordance  with  the  detailed  conversion  instructions 

and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having 

jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be followed to 

minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, 

personal injury or death. The qualified service agency is responsible 

for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and 

complete until the operation of the appliance is checked as specified 

in the manufacturer’s instructions.

1.  Read and follow the detailed conversion instruction below and also 

on the heater in their entirety before starting the conversion.

2.  The conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attached to 

the side of the water heater.

3.  Shut off the gas supply to the water heater.

4.  Remove the outer door.

5.  Rotate the thermostat dial on the water heater control clockwise 

(

) until the main burner ignites and burns off all residual gas 

in the control and supply lines, see Figure 20.

6.  Rotate the thermostat dial counterclockwise (

) back to the 

“PILOT LIGHTING” position, see Figure 20.

fIGure 20.

7.  Turn the gas control knob “A” clockwise to “PILOT”. Depress the 

child safety lever and turn the control knob clockwise to “OFF” 

position, see Figure 21.

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Страница 1: ...UARE UNSUCCESSFUL PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER RESIDENTIAL GAS WATER HEATERS For Your Safety AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS USED BY THIS WATER HEATER GAMA...

Страница 2: ...he fields of plumbing air supply venting and gas supply including a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code as it relates to the installation of gas fired water heater...

Страница 3: ...GENERAL SAFETY...

Страница 4: ...follow the safety rules the water heater will not operate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE This manual contains instructions for the installation operation a...

Страница 5: ...r Inlet P Inlet Dip Tube Nipple Q Temperature Pressure Relief Valve R Rating Plate S Flue Baffle T Thermostat U Drain Valve V Pilot and Main Burner W Flue X Drain Pan Y Thermostat Shield optional Z Ai...

Страница 6: ...nyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precauti...

Страница 7: ...zing If the opening is covered by louvers or screen the total free area must be 32 square inches Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connecti...

Страница 8: ...e areas Propellants of aerosol sprays and volatile compounds cleaners chlorine based chemicals refrigerants etc in addition to being highly flammable in many cases will also change to corrosive hydroc...

Страница 9: ...y injure you upon contact Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone usin...

Страница 10: ...5 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the water heater The water heater is equipped with 3 4 inch NPT water connections NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before a...

Страница 11: ...obstruction is to be placed between the relief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or prope...

Страница 12: ...of obstruction or deterioration and replace if needed The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed The water heater with draft hood installed must be connected to a roof jack which t...

Страница 13: ...e to permit servicing of the unit Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water heater Use a soapy water solution not a match or open flame Rinse off soapy solution and wipe...

Страница 14: ...of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 WHITE RODGERS FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE L P GAS Fuel conversions shall be completed by a qualified service agency in a...

Страница 15: ...s head screws holding the natural burner head to the burner tube assembly see Figure 17 17 Using 3 8 boxed end wrench remove the natural gas burner orifice O from the burner tube Install burner orific...

Страница 16: ...GAS Fuel conversions shall be completed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the detailed conversion instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdic...

Страница 17: ...e 23 13 Grasp burner tube and remove burner assembly through inner door opening FIGURE 23 14 To remove the propane LP gas pilot assembly remove the Phillips head screw holding the TCO bracket to the b...

Страница 18: ...ter assembly located on the side of the gas valve Make sure burner tube boot is on flange on inner door and pilot assembly grommet is secure in the hole in the inner door 24 Remove the conversion cap...

Страница 19: ...19 WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE...

Страница 20: ...20 ROBERTSHAW GAS VALVE...

Страница 21: ...instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater section 5 Will a water leak damage anything See the Locating the New Water Heater section 6 Is there proper clearance between the water heater and a...

Страница 22: ...code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot...

Страница 23: ...ent cut offs the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of problems When these device...

Страница 24: ...ty of injury under these conditions we recommend the hot water faucet located farthest away be opened for several minutes before any electrical appliances which are connected to the hot water system a...

Страница 25: ...able However over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Contact a qualified installer or service agenc...

Страница 26: ...rn off gas supply to the water heater 2 Shut off the water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank 3 Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank Refer to the Drai...

Страница 27: ...nstructions to restart the water heater Drain Valve Washer Replacement See Figure 33 1 Follow Draining instructions 2 Turning counterclockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle 3 Remove the wa...

Страница 28: ...n valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor Th...

Страница 29: ...uter Door 22 Anode Rod 23 Angle Brackets 24 White Rodgers Thermostat Shield optional 25 Instruction Manual Door Gasket supplied with these parts White Rodgers RobertShaw parts are not interchangeable...

Страница 30: ...Valve 20 Drain Valve Washer 17 32 x13 64 x1 8 thick 21 Outer Door 22 Anode Rod 23 Angle Brackets 24 White Rodgers Thermostat Shield optional 25 Instruction Manual Door Gasket supplied with these parts...

Страница 31: ...nerator BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT Thermocouple TCO malfunction Replace pilot assembly High ambient room temperature Contact a service agency to determine cause Dirty or clogged air intake screen Clean...

Страница 32: ...32...

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