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Spark Rod Replacement Procedure
Step 4. Fold back insulation in front of combustionassembly
to expose spark rod. (see photo at right)
Step 5. Disconnect wire leadfrom spark rod.
Step 6. Remove the 2 mounting screws (magnetic
tip, long reach Phillips screw driver) and remove
spark rod & gasket from transition base
flange.
Step 7. Remove any residual gasket material from
transition base flange.
Step 9. Reassemblecombustion system following “Combustion System
Replacement Procedure”.
Step 10. Fold insulation back into place. Be sure nowires are in
contact with burner flange.
Step 8. Install new spark rod with new gasket provided
using screws from step6. Arrange spark rod with
hook towards burner (off-center mounting hole towards
the front of the water heater).
Step 9. Remove combustionsystem following “Combustion System
Removal Procedure”, andverify spark gap following “Spark
Rod Gap Inspection and Adjustment”.
Step 1. Position mainpower switch to “OFF”
Step 2. Disconnect (unplug) water heater
from 120 volt power source.
Step 3. Un-latch& remove surround cover
from top of heater.
Step 11. Restore120 volt power supply to water heater and confirm proper operation following the
lighting instructions on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instructions located in
the installationand operating instruction manual.
Step 12. Replace surround cover ontop of
water heater.
WARNING
120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the
appliance and reconfirm power is
disconnected using a multi-meter.
Heater front
Off-center
mounting hole
Transition
base flange
Spark rod
mounting screws
Spark rod
Spark rod
gasket
Arrange hook
of spark rod
towards burner
Spark Rod
WARNING

If spark rod is replaced for any reason,

the combustion system MUST be

removed and the spark gap to the burner

measured and adjusted properly.

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.

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