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Replacing  the  Pilot/  Thermopile  Assembly                                            

1.  Remove the manifold door assembly as described in 

“Removing the Manifold/Burner Assembly” section.

2.  Remove the burner to access the pilot/thermopile 

assembly. Remove and keep the screws securing the 
burner to the manifold (Figure 24). 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the orifice.

3.  Remove the screw securing the pilot/thermopile assembly 

to the pilot bracket and keep for reuse later (Figure 25).

4.  

Lift the retainer clip straight up from the back of 
the manifold component block (using a flat-blade 
screwdriver), then remove the manifold component 
block from the manifold door (Figure 25). IMPORTANT: 
Be careful not to bend or alter the position of the pilot 
tube.  It will be used as a bending template for the new 
pilot assembly. Note the placement/order of the wires in 
the manifold component block.

5.  

Lift the pilot/thermopile assembly (including the igniter 
wire) from the manifold assembly.

THERMOPILE
CONNECTOR

MANIFOLD COMPONENT
BLOCK

PILOT TUBE

IGNITER
WIRE

BURNER AND OTHER 
FITTINGS NOT SHOW
FOR CLARITY.

MANIFOLD DOOR

WHITE
WIRE

RED
WIRE

RETAINER
CLIP

PILOT / THERMOPILE 
ASSEMBLY SCREW

FIGURE 25.

6.  Read this step carefully before proceeding. Using the 

old pilot/pilot tube assembly as a guide, bend the new 
pilot tube to match the old one. Make only the bends 
closest to the pilot before going to the next step.

PILOT/THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY

PILOT/THERMOPILE
ASSEMBLY

IGNITER
CONNECTOR

THERMAL
SWITCH
CONNECTORS

PILOT

THERMOPILE

THERMOPILE
CONNECTOR

WHITE
WIRE

RED
WIRE

PILOT TUBE 
NOT SHOWN 
FOR CLARITY.

FIGURE 26.

7.  Route the new pilot tube, igniter wire and thermopile wire 

through the opening in the manifold door.  See Figure 25.

8.  

Using the pilot screw removed earlier, attach the new 
pilot/thermopile assembly.  Reattach the burner to the 
manifold using the screws removed earlier. NOTE: Make 
sure the burner scoop is oriented to the pilot side of the 
manifold tube (Figure 24).

9.  

Reinstall the manifold component block in the manifold 
door.  Ensure that the pilot tube and wires are positioned 
as shown in Figure 27.  

RED THERMAL SWITCH WIRES
CONNECTION AT MANIFOLD DOOR

RED (+) THERMAL SWITCH WIRE
CONNECTS TO THE GAS CONTROL
VALVE\THERMOSTAT. 

WHITE (-) THERMOPILE WIRE
CONNECTS TO THE GAS CONTROL
VALVE\THERMOSTAT. 

IGNITER WIRE PASSES 
THROUGH CENTER OF 
MANIFOLD COMPONENT
BLOCK (SMALLEST HOLE) 

PILOT TUBE PASSES 
THROUGH BOTTOM HOLE
OF MANIFOLD COMPONENT 
BLOCK (LARGEST HOLE)

THERMOPILE WIRES PASS
THROUGH TOP HOLE OF
MANIFOLD COMPONENT
BLOCK

MANIFOLD

COMPONENT

BLOCK 

 

FIGURE 27.

10.  Carefully bend the new pilot tube to match the bend of 

the manifold tube. NOTE: When bending, DO NOT crimp 
or crease the pilot tube.

11.  Before you proceed to the next step, install the new 

brass ferrule nut in the gas control valve/thermostat’s 
pilot tube opening, HAND TIGHT ONLY.  

12.  Install the manifold/burner assembly.  Refer to the 

“Replacing the Manifold/Burner Assembly” section for 
instructions.

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Страница 1: ...h any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier ca...

Страница 2: ...Pipe Installation 17 Combination Space Heating Potable Water System 17 18 Solar Installation 18 Important Information About this Water Heater 19 Operating Your Water Heater 20 26 Lighting Instruction...

Страница 3: ...ty equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the 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...

Страница 4: ...period of non use Read instruction manual before installing using or servicing water heater Fire or Explosion Harzard Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system after a period of non use gener...

Страница 5: ...tat T Drain Valve U Manifold Burner Assembly V Flue W Metal Drain Pan X Piezo Igniter Y Base Ring Filter ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS TO VENT TERMINATION ON ROOF A B D F G H I W V...

Страница 6: ...future users of this water heater will need it for future reference Service to the FVIR System should only be performed by a qualified technician Examples of a qualified technician include licensed pl...

Страница 7: ...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 extinguished Fire or...

Страница 8: ...ice used in conjunction with a piped drain pan These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers and detect and react to leakage in various ways Sensors mounted in the dr...

Страница 9: ...an L P gas supply Do not connect an L P gas water heater to a natural gas supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning Explosion Hazard Gas R...

Страница 10: ...in the occurrence of a leak in the system the gas will settle at floor level Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of gas Before lighti...

Страница 11: ...y a qualified technician using the installation instructions Examples of a qualified technican include gas technicians authorized gas company personel and authorized service persons Failure to so do c...

Страница 12: ...typical examples of each method Louvers and Grilles In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louver...

Страница 13: ...y CSA International this certification applies to the vent damper device only and does not mean they are certified for use on this water heater U L recognized fuel gas and carbon monoxide CO detectors...

Страница 14: ...y is clear and free of obstructions The chimney must be cleaned if previously used for venting solid fuel appliances or fireplaces Also consult local and state codes for proper chimney sizing and appl...

Страница 15: ...losed System Thermal Expansion 5 Install a shut off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be located close to the water heater and be easily accessible Know the location of this valve and how t...

Страница 16: ...y cause excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended Use only 95 5 tin antimony or other equivalent solder Any lead based solder must not be used Piping that has been treated with chromates...

Страница 17: ...tions If this water heater is to be used to supply both space heating and domestic potable drinking water the instructions listed below must be followed Be sure to follow the manual s shipped with the...

Страница 18: ...water heating appliances when used to supply potable water Some jurisdictions may require a backflow preventer in the incoming cold water line This may cause the temperature and pressure relief valve...

Страница 19: ...t contain negative pressure producing devices such as exhaust fans fireplaces etc Is there a furnace air handler in the same room space as the water heater If so has a return air duct system been atta...

Страница 20: ...e outer door If the Pilot Does Not Light 1 Wait 10 minutes before another lighting attempt If the pilot does not light the Igniter may not be sparking or the unit may not be getting gas or for a new i...

Страница 21: ...hnician or your gas supplier DANGER Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury Consult the instruction manual before changing temperature Refer to the Lighting Instructions in the Installation Ma...

Страница 22: ...49 C 60 C is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers The thermostat is adjusted to the pilot position when it is shipped from the factory Water temperature can be regulated by moving the temperat...

Страница 23: ...the heated water may vary Operating Modes and Settings Standard Mode The controller adjusts the water heater to maintain the temperature set by the user Vacation Setting The Vacation setting VAC sets...

Страница 24: ...ater conditioning company to successfully eliminate all water odor problems Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium i...

Страница 25: ...water heater drain valve and allow all of the water to drain from the tank Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 6 Close the drain valve refill the tank and restart the water heater...

Страница 26: ...d 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 Repair Parts Sect...

Страница 27: ...ILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY PILOT THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY IGNITER CONNECTOR THERMAL SWITCH CONNECTORS PILOT THERMOPILE THERMOPILE CONNECTOR WHITE WIRE RED WIRE PILOT TUBE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY FIGURE 26 7 Ro...

Страница 28: ...ort if glass is missing or damaged removed Replace door gasket if damaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire 1 Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debr...

Страница 29: ...Figure 19A 2 Turn off the gas at the manual shut off valve on the gas supply pipe Figure 3 3 Drain the water heater Refer to the section of Draining and Flushing and follow the procedure 4 Disconnect...

Страница 30: ...ostat temperature limit was ex ceeded Status light will blink 4 flashes 11 Pilot line or orifice clogged 12 Non functioning thermopile 13 Air for combustion obstructed 14 FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked w...

Страница 31: ...section 5 Clean filter See Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor section SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION SOOTING 1 Insufficient combustion air 2 Low gas pressure 3 Water heater flue or vent...

Страница 32: ...on if the return air duct is in the same location Correct size of openings to allow sufficient air NO YES YES NO Section C Pilot light will not remain lit Complete this section after completing Sectio...

Страница 33: ...water heater has been operating but has stopped and will not re light check the flame arrestor for signs of high temperature blue or black discoloration indicating a flammable vapor incident If you s...

Страница 34: ...mostat 8 FLASHES This condition only appears if the gas control temperature knob has been turned off and the thermopile continued to produce electric power This condition can occur if the thermopile d...

Страница 35: ...35 NOTES...

Страница 36: ...1 DRAFT HOOD 2 HEAT TRAP COLD SOME MODELS 3 HEAT TRAP HOT SOME MODELS 4 COLD WATER DIP TUBE 5 ANODE ROD 6 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED TOP OR SIDE 7 DRAIN VALVE 8 GAS CONTROL VALVE THERM...

Страница 37: ...12B Burner L P Gas Item 13A Manifold Burner Assembly contains the door gasket manifold tube pilot thermopile assembly manifold component block thermal switch and burner Natural Gas Low Nox Item 13B M...

Страница 38: ...on location in the United States its territories or possessions and Canada sized in accordance with proper sizing techniques for residential water heaters bearing a rating plate which has not been alt...

Страница 39: ...M DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROOF OF PURCHASE OR PROOF OF INSTALLATION DISCLAIMERS NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF THE WARRANTOR WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE HEATER...

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