TM049 27L Continuous Flow Service Instructions
REV AL
– Issued April 2019
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Flame Sensor: (Procedure 8)
1.
Isolate power and gas supplies.
2. Remove the front cover, burner cover plate and gas manifold assembly. Refer to
procedures 1, 5, and 6.
3. Remove the protective silicon tube from flame sensor mounted on the front left hand side
of burner assembly.
4. Remove retaining screw from flame sensor holder and remove flame sensor.
5. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
NOTE:
Ensure wiring to igniter and flame sensor
is not pinched during reassembly. Ensure the three gaskets on gas valve assembly are
intact and correctly fitted.
6. Position the Overheat Limiter correctly as per step 6 of procedure 23 on page 76.
7. Test for gas leaks with soapy water solution.
Power cord: (Procedure 9)
1.
Isolate power and unplug power cord from power point.
2. Remove the front panel. Refer to procedure 1.
3. Undo cord clamp screw located on bottom left hand side of PCB and remove clamp.
4. Disconnect Earth connection at PCB housing.
5. Disconnect the power cable wiring loom plug and withdraw power cable through slot in
heater jacket.
6. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
Proportional Gas Flow Regulating Valve: (Procedure 10)
1.
Isolate power and gas supplies.
2. Remove the front cover, OK monitor and plate, burner cover plate and gas manifold
assembly. Refer to procedures 1, 4, 5, and 6.
3. Disconnect the gas supply pipe from the gas inlet connection.
4. Remove the three silver screws from the gas inlet connector on the underside of the
heater cabinet. Gently pull the gas inlet connector to remove.
5. Carefully remove the proportional gas flow regulating valve (PGFR) from the water
heater.
6. Disconnect the multi-pin wiring plugs from the gas inlet solenoid valve (GISV), the
proportional gas flow regulating valve (PGFR) and solenoid valves 1, 2 & 3.
7.
Indoor Models Only:
Remove the screw that retains the air balancing tube on the
bottom left hand side of PGFR. Remove air balancing tube.
8. Reassemble in reverse order of above. Ensure the three gaskets on gas valve assembly
are intact and correctly fitted (replace gaskets if required).
9. Test for gas leaks with soapy water solution.