Bradford-White Corp MI30T*F PILOT/ELECTRODE Assembly Inspection Cleaning and Replacement

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Removal of thermopile from
Honeywell pilot assembly is not
recommended, but can be achieved by viewing the pilot assembly from the top and pressing the thermopile towards the right while pulling to remove.
Primary Air
Opening
Pilot Orifice
Feedline Nut

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 RG-I, steps 3a through 3c.

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 counter-clockwise to the “OFF” position.

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. Re-Install burner assembly into combustion chamber, connect feedline, pilot tube and thermocouple/thermopile to gas conrol/gas valve.

Step 12. Install inner door per SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-I, step 4 through 13.

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.

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Contents Service Manual Bradford White Introduction White Rodgers/Robertshaw Gas Valve Troubleshooting Chart Honeywell Gas Control Troubleshooting Chart Honeywell Gas Control Troubleshooting Chart Defender Installation of Inner Door With Gasket Combustion chamber Closed Circuit Thermocouple Testing Robertshaw Control Closed Circuit Thermocouple Testing White Rodgers ControlThermocouple Replacement White Rodgers/Robertshaw Gas Valve Open Circuit Thermopile Testing Honeywell Gas Control PILOT/ELECTRODE Assembly Inspection Cleaning and Replacement Defender Piezo IGNITER, Electrode Testing and ReplacementLine Pressure Gas Valve Testing and Replacement White Rodgers/RobertshawMagnet Assembly Testing White Rodgers Control Thermocouple TestingMagnet Assembly Testing Robertshaw Control Combination THERMOSTAT/GAS Valve Replacement ECO Energy Cut Off TestingWrench Boss Position thermocouple, pilot tube and Piezo wire Honeywell Gas Control Testing, Disassembly, and Replacement Thermopile Testing Defender Temperature Sensor TestingSensor Resistance at Various Temperatures Determine Water Temperature Inside TankGAS Control DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY Temperature sensor Wire routing clip Disconnect Use caution not to bend or damage valve body pins Pull in this direction Temperature sensor Insertion stick GAS Control Replacement Defender Combustion chamber Cast Iron Burner Adjustment Main Burner Inspection, Adjustment Cleaning and ReplacementPosition thermocouple/thermopile Pilot tube and Piezo wire Burner Cleaning Resettable Thermal Switch Continuity Testing Over Tighten Screws Resettable Thermal Switch ReplacementFeedline Nut ScreenLok Flame Arrestor CleaningDIP Tube Inspection and Replacement Anode Inspection and Replacement Generic Parts List Parts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com