Bradford-White Corp U130T*FRN, Eco Defender Position Thermopile Wire Pilot Tube and Igniter Wire

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SERVICE PROCEDURE ED-I

Burner and Inner Door/Gasket Removal,

Inspection, Replacement and

Reinstallation

Position Thermopile Wire,

Pilot Tube and Igniter Wire

Step 10. Firmly place right side inner door flange against the burner door flange and secure with two ¼” drive screws from step 3e. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS.

Step 11. Align right side inner door to combustion chamber and verify the fastener holes of the combustion chamber are aligned with the right side inner door slotted opening. Verify seal integrity around combustion opening. Secure right side inner door using 1/4” hex drive screws from step 3b. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS. Verify both burner and right sides of the inner door are properly positioned and sealed against the combustion chamber.

Step 12. Reconnect lead wires from gas valve to resettable thermal switch (See photo in step 3). Note, the white wire needs to be connected to the thermal switch and the red wire needs to be connected to the red wire from the thermopile.

Step 13. Reconnect the wire harness from the chamber door temperature sensor to the gas valve (See photo in step 3). Step 14. Tighten the pilot nut to the gas valve.

Step 15. Replace outer jacket burner access door.

Step 16. 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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U130T*FRN, Eco Defender specifications

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