Instructions / Assembly
5. NEW WHITE- RODGERS COMBINATION GAS
CONTROL INSTALLATION: Ensure the replacement com-
bination gas control is correct for the gas usage of the water
heater. Hand start threading the control into the water heater.
Install the suitable length of ½“ NPT pipe previously used
to the gas inlet of new control. Rotate the control by turning
clockwise P until the control is tight and in the upright posi-
tion. Remove the ½” NPT pipe.
6. CONNECTION OF THE BURNER SUPPLY TUBE
ADAPTER NUT, THERMOCOUPLE, PILOT SUPPLY
TUBE AND BURNER SUPPLY TUBE TO THE
COMBINATION GAS CONTROL:
Hand thread the burner supply tube adapter nut included with
this kit into the burner supply tube connection of the White-
Rodgers combination gas control. Ensure that the fitting is
properly aligned with the control, otherwise cross threading of
the connection will occur. Tighten the fitting using a 7/8" open
end wrench. Install the inverted flare end of the burner supply
tube into the adapter nut. Hand thread the hex nut fitting on
the burner supply tube into the control. Ensure that the fitting
is properly aligned with the control, otherwise cross threading
of the connection will occur. Tighten the fitting using a 3/4”
open-end wrench. See Figure 4.
NOTICE: LP Gas Combination Controls use left-handed
threads on the burner supply tube nut.
Install the end of the pilot supply tube into the combination gas
control. NOTICE: The pilot supply tube will require manual
adjustment to fit into the replacement combination control.
Do not use tools to bend the supply tube. Hand thread the hex
nut fitting on the pilot supply tube into the control. Ensure
that the fitting is properly aligned with the control, otherwise
cross threading of the connection will occur. Tighten the fitting
using a 7/16” open-end wrench. See Figure 4.
Install the end of the thermocouple into the combination gas
control. Hand thread the hex nut fitting on the thermocouple
into the combination gas control. Ensure that the fitting is
properly aligned with the control, otherwise cross threading of
the connection will occur. Tighten the fitting with a 3/8” Open
-end wrench. See Figure 4.
7. CONNECTION OF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY TO THE
COMBINATION GAS CONTROL:
Reconnect the main gas supply piping to the combination gas
control. Use 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.
8. REFILLING THE WATER HEATER:
Disconnect the garden hose from the water heater’s drain
valve. Close the drain valve and turn on the inlet water
supply to the water heater. Open all hot water faucets to
allow all trapped air to escape. Let the water heater fill until
a steady stream of water is observed coming from all hot
water faucets then close all faucets.
9. TURN ON GAS TO THE WATER HEATER:
Turn on the main gas supply to the water heater. Check for
leaks on the inlet supply piping using a soap and water solu-
tion.
NOTICE: If the soap and water solution bubbles up, there
is a leak and the inlet supply piping must be tightened and
checked again.
10. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS LABEL
REPLACEMENT:
Locate the new Lighting Instructions Label supplied
with the replacement kit and affix it over the Lighting
Instructions Label that is on the water heater.
11. USE AND CARE SUPPLEMENT SHEET:
Locate the supplement sheet instructions supplied with the
replacement kit. Read the instructions thoroughly and place
them with the water heater’s Use and Care manual supplied
with the water heater.
12. LIGHTING AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the new “FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE
OPERATING” and “LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS” on
the replaced label above the combination gas control or in
the new Use and Care Supplement Sheet supplied with the
Combination Control Replacement Kit.
NOTICE: Retain all instructions and literature for
future use.
With the pilot and main burner in operation, use a soap and
water solution to check for gas leaks at the burner supply
and pilot tube connections.
NOTICE: If the soap and water solution bubbles up, there
is a leak and the fittings must be tightened and checked
again.
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Figure 4
Connections Ends:
Burner Supply Tube
Pilot Supply Tube
Thermocouple
Adapter Nut
Thermocouple
Connection
Pilot Supply Tube
Connection