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The gas and electric controls on the appliance are engineered for long life and dependable operation, but the safety of the equipment depends on their proper functioning. It is strongly recommended that a qualified service technician inspect the basic items listed below every year.
a.Ignition controls
b.Ignitors
c.Water temperature control
d.Automatic gas valve
e.Pressure switches
f.Blowers
7.2.1 Burners
Close main manual gas valve before proceeding. Checking the burners for debris - Remove the ignitor inspection panels(s) and ignitor(s) and inspect the burners through the ignitor hole(s) using a flashlight to illuminate. If there is any indication of debris on the burners that are visible, all the burners will need to be inspected more thoroughly. Remove the screws from around the front of the air box (large panel from which the ignitor inspection panel(s) were removed), and remove the large panel. Remove the gas manifold assemblies and the burner panels. Inspect the burners. Clean burners, if necessary, by blowing compressed air from the outside of the burners into the center
of the burner. A dirty burner may be an indication of improper combustion or dirty combustion air. Determine the cause, and correct. Replace the burners in the reverse order
7.2.2 Filter
The filter used in the heater is washable with an
83% arrestance. Since the filter is washable, it will only need replacement when unwashable, deteriorated or damaged. If filter replacement is needed, it should only be replaced with a factory part. Inspect the air filter. If there is debris on the air filter, remove it from the filter box, and wash it with mild soap and water. Ensure that the filter is completely dry before re- installing, in reverse order.
7.2.3 Gas Valves
The gas valves are designed to operate with supply pressures of
To remove a valve, shut off
7.2.4Manual Reset High Limit Control
The high limit switch is manual reset switch
with an adjustable set point, up to 200°F (93°C). To replace the switch, shut off the
7.2.5Automatic Reset High Limit Control
An automatic reset high limit is used in addition
to the manual reset high limit. The high limit switch has an adjustable set point, up to 200°F (93°C). To replace the switch, shut off the
7.2.6 Temperature Control
The temperature control is a Bradford White LHSC. To replace the control, shut off the
7.2.7 Ignition Controls
The ignition controls ensure the proved
To replace a control, shut off the
7.2.8 Ignitors
The ignitors used are 120v “Hot Surface” type. They are energized whenever there is a call for heat and switched off when ignition is established and the flame has been sensed. Copper Brute II models 500 and 750 have one ignitor. Models 1000 to 2000 have two ignitors. To replace the ignitor, shut off the 120- volt power to the appliance, remove the ignitor access panel, disconnect the Molex connector, remove the two mounting screws on the ignitor flange, and pull the