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SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-VI
Gas Control Testing, Disassembly, & Replacement
(White Rodgers Electronic & Honeywell
)
GAS CONTROL REPLACEMENT (cont.)
Step 8. Install new gas control into water heater (cont.):
b) Reattach the main burner feedline, pilot tube, piezo igniter wire, inner door wire (red), and
thermopile wire (white) to the gas control. Attach the inner door wire (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the thermopile wire (white) to the negative (-) terminal.
c) Gather piezo igniter wire, thermopile wire (white), inner door wire (red), and pilot alongside
of feedline using new wire tie provided.
d) Reconnect gas supply piping to inlet of gas control.
Step 9. Reinstallation of inner door assembly:
a) Prior to reinstallation of inner door, fully inspect inner door gasket for the following:
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Tears
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Missing material
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Cracks
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Dirt or debris
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Gasket adhesion to inner door
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Material left on combustion chamber
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Other imperfections that will inhibit proper seal
If the gasket is not affected by any of the above, gasket replacement will not be required.
If replacement is required, replace using new gasket kit following the instructions provided
with kit.
b)Clean any gasket residue or other debris from combustion chamber surface before
installing the inner door/gasket assembly.
c) Position thermopile wire, pilot tube, and piezo wire against left side inner door flange gasket.
DO NOT ROUTE THROUGH RADIUSED CHANNEL WITH FEEDLINE. Be sure that the
thermopile and pilot tube are not in position to interfere with outer jacket burner access door
when reinstalled.
WARNING
A seal breach may result in a fire or
explosion causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Use back up wrench on wrench boss of gas control,
NEVER
use back up wrench on body of gas control.
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