White
Safety System®
PILOT/ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION,
CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Step 1. Turn off gas supply to water heater. Rotate knob of gas control/gas valve
to “OFF” position.
Step 2. Remove outer jacket door.
Step 3. Remove right side of inner door per SERVICE PROCEDURE
Step 4 Disconnect thermocouple/thermopile, pilot tube, and feedline from gas control/gas valve.
SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-III
Pilot Assembly Inspection, Cleaning
and Replacement
For Honeywell Control, rotate knob
For White Rodgers Control, depress knob slightly and rotate clockwise to the “OFF” position.
For Robertshaw Control, rotate knob clockwise to the “OFF” position.
NOTE: Feedline nut for natural gas control
uses right hand threads, LP control uses left hand thread. Step 5 Disconnect piezo ignition wire from piezo igniter.
Step 6. Remove burner assembly from combustion chamber. Step 7. Remove pilot/electrode assembly from feedline Step 8. Inspect pilot for the following:
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 9. Inspect pilot orifice:
a) Remove ½" nut from bottom of pilot assembly.
b) Remove pilot tube and pilot orifice.
c) Inspect pilot orifice for blockage, must be cleaned or replaced. (Honeywell pilot orifice not replaceable, replace pilot assembly)
Step 10. Install pilot/electrode assembly to feedline, secure with screw from step 7.
Step 11.
Step 12. Install inner door per SERVICE PROCEDURE
Step 13. To resume operation follow the instructions located on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instructions located in the installation and operation manual.
13
13