3.Insert the manifold/burner assembly into the burner compartment making sure that the tip of the manifold tube engages in the slot of the bracket inside the combustion chamber (Figure 29).
4.Inspect the door gasket and make sure there is no fiberglass insulation between the gasket and the combustion chamber.
5.Replace the two screws, which secure the manifold/ burner assembly door to the combustion chamber and tighten securely. Once the manifold/burner assembly door is tightened, visually inspect the door gasket between the manifold/burner assembly door and the combustion chamber for spaces or gaps that would prevent a seal. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the water heater if the door gasket does not create a seal between the manifold door and the combustion chamber.
6.During the following procedure, do not
7.Reconnect the flame sense/hot surface igniter wire to the gas control valve/thermostat (Figure 24).
8.Turn gas supply on and refer to the Lighting Instructions.
9.With the burner lit, check the gas control valve/ thermostat supply line, two piece wire connector, and manifold tube connections for leaks. Check for leaks by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution. IMPORTANT: Do Not splash solution onto the electrical connections. Bubbles forming indicate a leak. Correct any leak found. All leaks must be fixed immediately.
10.Replace the outer door (see item K page 5).
Door Gasket | Burner |
Slot
Viewport | Manifold Tab |
FIGURE 29.
Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat
IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized replacement parts.
Removing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat:
1.Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest setting by first depressing the COOLER 
and HOTTER
buttons together and hold for 1 second. Then press the COOLER 
button until the lowest setting appears (Figure 21).
2.Unplug the electrical transformer from the wall outlet.
3.Turn off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas
4.Drain the water heater. Refer to the section of “Draining and Flushing” section and follow the procedure.
5.Disconnect the the flame sense/hot surface igniter wire, power supply transformer, pressure switch/ fan and display connector wires from the thermostat (Figure 24). Disconnect the manifould tube at the thermostat (Figure 24).
6.Refer to “Gas Piping” section (Figure 3) and disconnect the ground joint union in the gas piping. Disconnect the remaining pipe from the gas control valve/thermostat.
7.To remove the gas control valve/thermostat, thread a correctly sized pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas control valve/thermostat (counterclockwise.) Do not use pipe wrench or equivalent to grip body. Damage may result, causing leaks. Do not insert any sharp objects into the inlet or outlet connections. Damage to the gas control valve/thermostat may result.
Replacing the Gas Valve:
1.To replace the gas control valve/thermostat, reassemble in reverse order. When replacing the gas control valve/ thermostat, thread a correctly sized pipe into the inlet and use it to turn the gas valve (clockwise.) DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN or damage may result. NOTE: Use an approved TEFLON® tape or pipe compound only on the threaded section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into the tank.
2.Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/ thermostat. NOTE: Use an approved Teflon tape or pipe compound on the gas piping connections.
3.Reconnect the manifold tube, flame sense/hot surface igniter wire, power supply transformer, pressure switch/ fan and display connector wires (Figure 24).
4.Fill the tank completely with water. NOTE: To purge the lines of any excess air, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained.
5.Turn on the gas supply and test the gas supply connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution. IMPORTANT: Do Not splash solution onto the electrical connections. Bubbles forming indicate a leak. Correct any leak found.
6.Check the operation of the burner by following the lighting instructions on the front of the water heater. With the burner lit, check the gas control valve/ thermostat supply line, manifold tube connections for leaks.
7.Verify proper operation and then replace the outer door.
8.If additional information is required, contact Residential Technical Assistance by referencing the phone number on the water heater or on the front cover of this manual.
TEFLON® is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company
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