Specifications

TM016 Rheem Gas Permanent Pilot Service Instructions
D.O.I: 01/2006
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Burner Feed Pipe Replacement (Procedure 13)
1. Remove the gas control and burner assembly (Refer to procedure 4).
2. Disconnect the burner feed pipe from the gas control.
3. Remove the retaining clip holding the burner feed pipe to the burner air duct.
4. Hinge the burner feed pipe down to disengage the tongue from the end of the burner
air duct.
5. Remove the injector.
6. Fit the injector to the replacement burner feed pipe using gas paste or similar to ensure
a gas tight seal. Ensure the paste does not block the injector orifice.
7. Reassemble In reverse order of above.
8. Restore gas supply.
9. 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.
10. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.
11. Refit access cover (outdoor models).
Dip Tube Replacement (Procedure 14)
1. Isolate the gas and water supplies to the water heater.
2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the T&PR valve or a hot tap.
3. Disconnect the hot water line from the outlet of the water heater.
A quantity of hot water will discharge from the outlet during this process.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn to prevent scalds or burns.
4. Using a flat blade screwdriver gently split the outer rim at the top and bottom of the dip
tube face and prise the dip tube out of the cylinder fitting.
5. Fit the replacement dip tube into the cylinder fitting ensuring the flat lines up with the
fitting (dip tube facing up) and gently drive the dip tube into the fitting a short distance.
6. Apply thread tape to the plumbing fitting and refit; this will push the dip tube into the
correct location.
7. Reconnect the hot water line and restore the water supply.
8. Purge air from the system through hot taps.
9. Restore the gas supply and relight the pilot.
Flue Terminal Replacement (Procedure 15)
1. Remove the access door.
2. Note the current setting on the gas control.
3. Turn the gas control to the pilot position.
4. Remove the 4 screws holding the flue terminal to the jacket.
5. Remove the flue terminal.
6. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
7. Turn the gas control to the position noted in step 2.
8. Refit the access door.