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 239-45991- 00, available from your BWC parts supplier, insert the tool into the back of the gas control.

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 1-5/16” wrench.

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Bradford-White Corp D4403S*F(BN, D4504S*F(BN, SX) Gas Control Assembly, Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well cont’d

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