Specifications

TM016 Rheem Gas Permanent Pilot Service Instructions
D.O.I: 01/2006
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Gas Control and Burner Assembly Removal (Procedure 4)
1. Remove the access door (outdoor models) or the pipe cover (indoor models).
2. Note the current setting on the gas control.
3. Turn the gas control to the off position.
4. Isolate the gas supply.
5. Disconnect the gas line at the gas control.
6. Indoor Models Only: Remove the plastic trim from the front of the gas control.
7. Remove holding screw from the burner-mounting bracket.
8. Disconnect the igniter lead from the piezo igniter.
9. Undo the screw retaining the plastic top cover on the gas control and remove the
plastic top cover.
10. Using a screwdriver, release the spring clip and withdraw the gas control and burner
assembly.
11. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
12. Restore gas supply.
13. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or on the
front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.
Test for gas leaks at all unions using soapy water solution.
14. Turn gas control to setting noted in step 2 and refit access cover.
Thermocouple Replacement (Procedure 5)
1. Remove the gas control and burner assembly. (Refer to procedure 4).
2. Disconnect the thermocouple from the gas control.
3. Using a flat blade screwdriver spread the spring clip retaining the thermocouple head
into the pilot assembly bracket and withdraw the thermocouple from the bracket.
4. Reassemble in the reverse order of above.
Due to the design of the bracket the correct type of thermocouple is the
only type that can and must be fitted as a replacement. Refer to page 11.
5. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the
front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.
6. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.
7. Refit access cover.
Adapter Replacement (Procedure 6)
1. Drain the water heater. (Refer to procedure 1 or procedure 2).
2. Remove the gas control and burner assembly. (Refer to procedure 4).
3. Using a 27mm socket, to prevent damage to the slot, unscrew the adapter and
remove.
4. Apply thread-sealing tape to the adapter thread and tighten so that the slot is
horizontal with a minimum of 2 threads or a maximum of 4 threads protruding
from the cylinder fitting.
5. Refit gas control and burner assembly.
6. Refill the water heater, ensure air is purged from cylinder and pipe work.
7. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the
front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.
8. Refit access cover.