Bradford-White Corp PE4403S*F(BN,SX) service manual Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well cont’d

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Gas Control Removal

Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well (cont’d)

Step 7. Pivot the tool towards the water heater, as far as possible. Lift straight up on the gas control. The gas control should move about 1/8". Hold the gas control in position and remove the tool. Lift straight up on the gas control to remove it completely from the thermal well.

Gas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well

Step 1. Install the threaded end of the thermal well into the tank. Be sure the thermal well flange is positioned properly to allow for proper gas control installation. Tighten the thermal well using a 1-5/16” wrench.

Step 2. Route the wire leads back into relief opening.

Wire leads on thermal well

Slots in thermal well

Relief opening

Step 3. Align the slots located on the thermal well flange with the tabs located on the back of the gas control.

Tabs on back of gas

control

Step 4. Carefully push the gas control back onto the thermal well flange as far as possible towards the water heater. Then, slide the gas control down to lock into position.

Step 5. Install the burner assembly and connect the pilot and main feedlines to the gas control using a 7/16” and 3/4” wrench, respectively.

Pilot and main

feedlines

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Contents Service Manual Table of Contents Page Page Bradford White Defender Safety System IntroductionHow to Use this Manual How to Use this ManualSpecifications SpecificationsControl Timings Normal Heating Sequence Power Up SequenceSequence of Operation Relay EnergizedNormal Heating Sequence cont’d Trial for Ignition Fault Abnormal Operation cont’d Temperature Sensor FaultSafety Circuit Fault Abnormal Operation cont’d Flame Sensing Fault Troubleshooting LED Status Control Status Probable Cause Service ProcedureTroubleshooting Gas Valve / Control Model LED Status Accessory Module Probable Cause Burner Inspection Burner MaintenanceBurner Cleaning Procedure Unscrew the burner from the main burner orifice Burner Cleaning Procedure cont’d Pilot Inspection, Testing, and ReplacementPilot Maintenance Pilot Inspection, Testing, and Replacement cont’dThermal Well Testing Determine Water Temperature Inside Tank Thermal Well TestingThermal Well Testing cont’d Sensor Resistance at Various Temperatures Determine Tank TemperatureDetermine Water Temperature Inside Tank cont’d Component Disassembly Gas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water HeaterGas Control Removal Gas Control Removal From Thermal WellGas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well cont’dFlammable Vapor Sensor Testing Gas Control AssemblyGas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well cont’d Relay Replacement Flammable Vapor Sensor TestingFlammable Vapor Sensor Testing cont’d VAC Circuit TraceRelay Replacement Relay Replacement cont’dCommon Terms Common TermsParts List Part Name and DescriptionParts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com

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