Gas Control Assembly
Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well (cont’d)
Step 3. Turn off the gas supply to the water heater and disconnect the gas piping from the gas control.
Step 4. Disconnect the pilot tube using a 7/16” wrench and the main burner feedline with a 3/4” wrench from the gas control.
Pilot and main
feedlines
Step 5. Disconnect the wire harnesses and spark igniter/ flame sense wire from the gas control.
Gas control
Spark igniter/flame
sensor wire
Step 6. Using the gas control service tool, p/n
Gas control service
tool
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
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