Bradford-White Corp Flammable Vapor Ignition Risistant Water Heaters Defender, The Bradford White

The Bradford White

DEFENDER

Safety System®

SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-IX

ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor Cleaning

ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor Cleaning

Step 1. Rotate knob of combination thermostat gas valve to the off position.

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.

Step 2. Remove outer jacket door.

Step 3. Remove inner door per SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-I, step 3a through 3e.

Step 4. Disconnect main burner feed line, pilot tube and thermocouple/thermopile from combination thermostat gas valve and remove burner assembly from combustion chamber.

NOTE: Feedline nut for natural gas control uses right hand threads, LP control uses left hand thread.

Feedline

Nut

Step 5. Clean ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor using stiff brush, compressed air and/or shop vacuum to remove any scale or other debris accumulation. Using a soft brush, clear jacket openings of any dirt, dust, restrictions or other obstructions.

Step 6. Remove any debris from burner assembly per SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-V and reinstall burner assembly into combustion chamber.

Step 7. Reconnect feedline, thermocouple and pilot tube to the combination thermostat/gas valve.

Step 8 Reinstall inner door per SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-I, steps 4 through 13.

Step 9. To resume operation follow the instructions located on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instruction located in the installation and operation manual.

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