17
Condensing PV Series
17
Burner Cleaning
Step 1. Position the gas control power
switch to the “OFF” position and
unplug the water heater from wall
outlet.
Step 2. Turn off the gas supply to the water
heater.
Step 3. Remove the outer jacket door and inner door
per Service Procedure XIII on page 36.
Step 4. Disconnect the pilot tube (7/16” wrench) and
feedline (3/4” wrench) from the gas control.
Step 5. Disconnect the igniter/flame sensor wire from the gas control.
Step 6. Remove the burner assembly from the combustion chamber.
Step 7. Thoroughly inspect the burner surface area and burner port area and
remove any loose debris.
Step 8. Unscrew the burner from the main burner orifice.
Step 9. Remove the main burner orifice from
the feedline (1/2” wrench on steel
burners). Inspect the orifice and
clean or replace if necessary.
Step 10. Reassemble the burner and
reinstall into the water heater.
Restore the gas supply and check
for gas leaks.
Step 11. To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the lighting
instruction label or the lighting instructions located in the Installation and
Operation manual.
NOTICE
The feedline nut for natural gas
control uses right hand threads,
LP control uses left hand thread.
