8. BURNER ASSEMBLY - REPLACEMENT
Applicable for units manufactured from 2011 to present
1.
Unplug the PowerTrap and disconnect the regulator from the propane tank.
2.
Remove the top cover. (See Appendix A for instructions on removing the top cover.)
3.
Remove the catch tray and funnel from the unit.
4.
Note that the power cord is secured to the PowerTrap housing through a strain relief molded
into the housing. Detach the power cord from the strain relief by gently pulling the power
cord out through the tabs on the strain relief.
5.
Remove the Phillips screw at the rear of the unit which secures the louvers to the housing.
Remove the Phillips screw at the front of the unit which secures the plenum to the housing
and remove the plenum.
6.
Remove the Phillips screw located inside the recess for the mounting post located at the
bottom of the housing, then separate the housing from the louver assembly.
7.
Disconnect the connector for the valve wires and the connector for the heater wires, both
located at the bottom of the burner assembly.
8.
Hold the valve in place with pliers or vise grips and using a 13mm open end wrench, disconnect
the regulator hose from the valve. Make certain that the valve does not turn and stays in
position during the removal of the regulator hose.
9.
Unscrew the two plastic wing nuts that secure the burner assembly to the top metal plate and
remove the burner assembly from the unit.
10.
Install the replacement burner assembly and reassemble the unit by reversing the steps taken
to remove the original burner assembly.
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