Spark Rod Gap Inspection and Adjustment

Step 1. Remove combustion system as described in “Combustion System Removal Procedure”.

Step 2. Measure spark gap between the spark rod and burner tube. Acceptable spark gap is between 3/16" - 1/4" (see photo below).

Step 3. If spark gap is not between 3/16" - 1/4“, the spark rod may be carefully bent by supporting the end near the ceramic insulator with pliers and bending the end near the burner tube with needle nose pliers (see photo below).

WARNING

Spark gap must be set to 3/16" to 1/4". Failure to set and verify proper spark gap may result in a delayed ignition resulting in damage to the water heater.

CAUTION

Use caution while performing these steps to prevent stressing or cracking the ceramic insulator.

Step 4. Re-measure and verify spark gap is between 3/16" - 1/4“ after bending.

Step 5. Reinstall the combustion system per “Combustion System Replacement Procedure” and check several ignitions to ensure the burner lights smoothly.

Spark Rod

Hold spark rod

near ceramic

Burner Tube

insulator

Bend spark

rod near

burner tube

Spark Rod

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