Specifications

TM016 Rheem Gas Permanent Pilot Service Instructions

D.O.I: 01/2006

This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.

Pilot Injector Replacement (Procedure 10)

1. Remove the gas control and burner assembly (Refer to procedure 4).

2. Disconnect the pilot pipe at the pilot assembly and draw the pilot feed pipe from the

pilot assembly. Note: The injector is clipped to the end of the pilot feed pipe and

will be removed as the pipe is withdrawn from the pilot assembly.

3. Slide the replacement injector over the end of the pilot feed pipe, ensuring the injector

skirt slips over and engages the formed end of the pilot feed pipe, prior to inserting the

pilot feed pipe into the pilot assembly. Do not slide the injector into the pilot

assembly and insert the feed pipe after.

4. Carefully insert the injector and pilot feed pipe as an assembly into the pilot assembly,

ensuring the injector does not disengage from the pilot feed pipe, and tighten the

retaining nut.

5. Restore gas supply.

6. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the

front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.

Test for gas leaks using soapy water solution after reconnecting gas

supply.

7. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.

8. Refit access cover (outdoor models).

Main Burner Injector Replacement (Procedure 11)

1. Remove the gas control and burner assembly (Refer to procedure 2).

2. Remove the burner feed pipe (Refer to procedure 12).

3. Unscrew the injector from the burner feed pipe.

4. Fit the replacement injector to the burner feed pipe using gas paste or similar to ensure

a gas tight seal. Ensure the paste does not block the injector orifice.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order of above.

6. Restore gas supply.

7. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the

front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.

Test for gas leaks using soapy water solution after reconnecting gas

supply.

8. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.

9. Refit access cover (outdoor models).

Piezo Igniter Replacement (Procedure 12)

1. Remove the access cover (outdoor models).

2. Note the current setting on the gas control.

3. Turn the gas control to the pilot position.

4. Disconnect the igniter lead from the piezo igniter.

5. Undo the screw retaining the plastic top cover on the gas control and remove the

plastic top cover.

6. Remove the piezo igniter.

7. Reassemble in reverse order of above.

8. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.

9. Refit access cover.