Instructions / Assembly

INSPECT SHIPMENT:
Inspect contents for possible missing or damaged compo-
nents. See Figure 1. This kit includes:
Qty. 1 (one) - Combination Gas Control
Qty. 1 (one) – Installation Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED:
3/8” Open-end wrench
7/16” Open-end wrench
3/4” Open-end wrench
Pipe Wrench
Soap and water solution
Pipe Thread Sealant
(Certified for use with Natural and LP Gas/Liquefied Petroleum
Gases)
NOTICE: Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping
shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Refer to the Use and Care Manual supplied with the water
heater for complete information on the installation, light-
ing, operation and maintenance of the water heater.
1. TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY TO THE WATER
HEATER:
Set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting “PILOT
LIGHTING” by rotating the thermostat dial on the water
heater's combination gas control clockwise  until it
stops. Rotate the gas control knob on the combination gas
control clockwise  to the “PILOT” position and then
slightly depress the gas control knob and rotate it clock-
wise  to the “OFF” position.
NOTICE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” position
unless pushed down slightly. Do not use force.
Shut off the gas supply at the main gas supply line to the
water heater. Refer to the lighting instruction label located
above the water heaters combination gas control and the
Use and Care manual supplied with the water heater for
additional information on shutting off the gas supply.
2. DRAINING THE WATER HEATER: Shut off the inlet
water supply to the water heater. Connect one end of a
garden hose to the water heater's drain valve and route the
other hose end to a drain or suitable draining area. Open a
hot water faucet to allow air to flow into the water heater
tank then open the water heater's drain valve. See Figure 2.
3. DISCONNECTION OF THERMOCOUPLE, PILOT
SUPPLY TUBE, BURNER SUPPLY TUBE AND
PIEZO WIRING FROM THE COMBINATION GAS
CONTROL:
Locate the piezo wiring, slide the protective wire insula-
tor “boot” away from the piezo generator, and then care-
fully pull apart the connection. See Figure 3. Using a 3/8”
open-end wrench, disconnect the thermocouple from the
combination gas control. Using a 7/16” open-end wrench,
disconnect the pilot supply line from the combination gas
control. Using a 3/4” open-end wrench, disconnect the
burner supply tube from the combination gas control. See
Figure 3.
NOTICE: LP Gas Combination Controls use left-handed
threads on the burner supply tube nut.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FVIR) Atmospheric White-Rodgers Combination Control Replacement Kit
Read these instructions thoroughly and understand all steps and procedures before
proceeding with the installation.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Drain Valve
1
Thermocouple
Burner Supply
Tube
Piezo Ignitor
Wire Boot
Pilot Supply Tube
Figure 3
Piezo Generator
AP14447 (02/08)