Instructions / Assembly

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23. MAIN BURNER OPERATION:
Check the operation of the burner through the sight glass
located on the mounting plate.
Visually inspect
the pilot burner
and main burner
annually.
Through the sight
glass, inspect
the pilot burner
flame with the
main burner off
and inspect the
main burner
while firing.
If any unusual
burner operation
is noted, the
water heater
should be shut
off until qualified
service assistance
can be obtained.
The burner operates in radiant mode and glows bright
orange when burning correctly. Allow approximately
30 seconds after turning on for the burner to reach the
radiant mode.
!
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the burner
must be performed only by qualified service personnel.
The burner chamber is a sealed area. If the burner
inner door, lower air box, or inner door burner
assembly are removed, the inner door gaskets, burner
access door gasket, and transition pan gasket must be
replaced.
24. CHECK FOR LEAKS:
Check the burner supply tube and pilot supply tube at the gas
control valve for gas leaks with a soap and water solution.
The appearance of bubbles indicate a leak.
Tighten all connections if a leak is found and check once
again with solution.
25. TEMPERATURE SETTING:
!
DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for
Hot Water SCALDS.
Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting. The
recommended starting point temperature is 120°F.
Refer to Figure 2 for details regarding the approximate
water temperature for each mark on the gas control
(thermostat) temperature dial.
26. REPLACE JACKET DOOR:
Replace jacket door by reversing the removal procedure.
Proper burner and pilot burner pattern.
100°F
90°F
80°F
45°F
110°F
120°F
130°F
140°F
150°F
160°F
Temperatures are approximate
Figure 2
Gas ame should
be visible on entire
burner surface.
Pilot
Flame