THERMOCOUPLE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - NATURAL GAS MODELS (ALL MODELS EXCEPT 30T)Kit Contents: 1 <strong>Thermocouple</strong> and 1 <strong>Thermocouple</strong> ClipIMPORTANT: For correct water heater operation, it is essentialthat the thermocouple assembly be properly installed. If you lackthe necessary skills to properly perform the installation, you shouldnot proceed, but get help from a qualified service technician.1. Before performing any maintenance it is important to turn offthe gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-offvalve. This valve is typically located beside the water heater.Note the position of the shut-off valve in the open/on positionthen proceed to turn it off.2. On the lower front of the water heater locate the combinationgas control valve/thermostat. (See Figure 1) Depress and holdthe lock tab located under the gas control knob on the right.Rotate the gas control knob on the combination gas controlvalve/thermostat clockwise until “OFF” aligns with the mark onthe front of the gas valve. Once the gas supply has been shutoff,remove outer door. (See Figure 1)3. Using a 1/4” nut driver or socket loosen the two screws securingthe manifold door assembly until they are free. Do nottotally remove the screws and plastic retainer washers fromthe manifold door. The screws and retainer washers will beneeded to reattach the manifold door. (See Figure 1)4. In this step, the thermocouple, manifold tube, pilot tube andigniter wire will be disconnected from the combination gascontrol valve/thermostat. (See Figure 2) Using a 7/16” wrenchdisconnect the thermocouple (left-hand thread) and pilot tube(right-hand thread). Using a 3/4” wrench disconnect the manifoldtube (right-hand thread). Carefully pull the igniter wire fromthe igniter button.5. Grasp the manifold tube and push down slightly to free themanifold tube, pilot tube, and thermocouple from the combinationgas control valve/thermostat. Carefully remove the manifoldassembly from the burner compartment. BE SURE NOTTO DAMAGE INTERNAL PARTS.6. With the manifold assembly removed, use a brush (a toothbrushworks well) and/or vacuum to clean the flame arrestorboth top and bottom. (See Figure 3) It is important to cleaninside the combustion chamber and underneath the waterheater. In lint/dust prone areas such as laundry rooms, it isrecommended that the Filter Accessory Kit (part number:6910609 or 6910610) be installed. NOTE: Anytime maintenanceis performed on the combustion chamber it is recommendedthat the flame arrestor be cleaned inside and out.7. Once the manifold assembly is removed from the water heater,locate the retainer clip securing the two-piece wire connectorto the manifold door. (Note the orientation of the retainerclip). Insert the tip of a large flat head screwdriver between theclip and the top of the two-piece wire connector. (See Figure4) Carefully rotate the screwdriver to raise the clip.8. With the retainer clip removed carefully push the two-piecewire connector through the manifold door. It may be necessaryto slide the connector out one piece at a time. Keep the twopiecewire connector and retainer clip for re-installation.Figure 1Gas Control KnobFigure 2<strong>Thermocouple</strong>Figure 3<strong>Thermocouple</strong>Manifold TubeManifold DoorScrewsManifoldTubeVacuumPilotTubeLock TabMarkIgniter WirePilot TubeFlame ArrestorIgniter WireFlame ArrestorManifoldDoorOuter Door6510344February 20051
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