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PILOT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION, CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Pilot Assembly Inspection, Cleaning
and Replacement For Models Using White
Rodgers or Robertshaw Gas Control
For White Rodgers gas control, depress knob slightly and rotate clockwise to the “OFF” position.
Step 1. | Turn off gas supply to water heater. Rotate knob | For Robertshaw gas | |
| of gas control to “OFF” position. | control, rotate knob | |
Step 2. | Remove outer jacket door. | clockwise to the “OFF” | |
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Step 3. | Slide open inner combustion chamber door. |
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Step 4. | Disconnect thermocouple, pilot tube, |
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| and feedline from gas control. |
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| NOTE: Feedline nut for natural gas control |
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| uses right hand threads, LP control uses left hand thread. | ||
Step 5. | Remove burner assembly from combustion chamber. |
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Step 6. | Remove pilot assembly from feedline. | Figure 10 | |
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Step 7. | Inspect pilot for the following: |
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a)Primary air openings for blockage. Must be free from any debris (dirt, lint, etc).
b)Kinks or cracks in the pilot tube. If found,
the pilot must be replaced.
Step 8. Inspect pilot orifice:
a) Remove ½" nut from bottom of pilot assembly. | Pilot Orifice | |
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b)Remove pilot tube and pilot orifice.
c)inspect pilot orifice for blockage, must be cleaned or replaced.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Feedline Nut
Primary Air
Opening
Step 9. Install pilot assembly to feedline, secure with screw from step 6.
Step 10.
Step 11. Slide inner combustion chamber door closed and
Step 12. To resume operation follow the instructions located on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instructions located in the installation and operation manual.
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