SERVICE PROCEDURE PDV24-V

Main Burner & Pilot

Removal and Inspection

PDV (S&T) AND INDUCED DRAFT MODELS

Pilot Shield

Pilot Burner Removal

Step 1. With burner rack removed from heater, disconnect pilot tube connection from gas valve

Step 2. Remove the two pilot burner mounting screws securing the pilot and pilot shield in place.

Step 3. Remove pilot shield and pilot from burner rack.

Step 4. To install pilot burner and pilot shield, reverse above procedure. Be sure to reconnect green ground wire.

Pilot Burner Inspection

Step 1. Inspect pilot for the following:

a)Broken or cracked ceramic insulators. If found, pilot must be replaced.

b)Damaged electrode or flame sense wire. If found, pilot must be replaced.

c)Oxidation build-up on flame rod. Clean flame rod or replace pilot as necessary.

Step 2. Inspect pilot orifice:

a)Remove 7/16" ferrule nut from bottom of pilot.

b)Remove pilot tube and orifice from pilot.

c)Inspect pilot tube for blockage. Clean or replace as necessary.

d)Inspect pilot orifice for blockage. Clean or replace as necessary.

Pilot & Pilot Shield

Ground Wire

Location

Mounting Screws

 

Flame

Rod

Ceramic Insulators

Pilot Orifice

Ignition

Wire

7//16" ferrule

NutFlame Sense Wire

Aluminum

Pilot Tubing

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