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Anti-Rotation

Bracket

Gas Line

NOTE: Gas line is connected to pilot igniter, not pilot burner.

Figure 32. Gas valve/burner replacement.

NOTE: Due to sharp edges on the metal burners, wear protective gloves for the next steps.

11.Hold the gas burner or pilot burner firmly, and push it away from the manifold until it is clear of the orifice. Slide the burner to be replaced out of the burner tray (see Figure 33).

12.To replace the gas burner, insert the burner into the slot at the rear of the burner tray, line it up with the proper orifice and snap it into position.

13.To replace the pilot burner, install the pilot assembly on the new pilot burner and install it in the burner tray.

14.Slide the burner tray back into the heater and fasten it with two screws.

15.Install the anti-rotation bracket to the inner panel and fasten with two screws (see Figure 32), and the three screws to heater.

16.Connect the service union in the gas line, and screw the main gas pipe to the gas valve (see Figure 32).

17.Turn on gas valve following the lighting instructions found on the inside of the heater.

18.Turn on the main gas supply at the manual gas cock or the meter.

19.Check the system for leaks using a soap solution.

Gas Line

Figure 33. Burner removal.

Caution

Since some leak test solutions (including soap and water) may cause corrosion or stress cracking, rinse the piping with water after testing.

20.Reconnect the electrical wires to the gas valve in accordance with the wiring diagram found on the inside of the heater.

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B4 specifications

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