Service Manual

120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the

appliance and reconfirm power is

disconnected using a multi-meter.

WARNING

Service Procedure III:

Burner Tube Inspection and Replacement

Burner Tube Removal Procedure

1. Position main power switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect (unplug) water heater from 120 volt power source.

3. Turn OFF gas supply to water heater.

4. Unlatch and remove surround cover from top of heater.

5. From the gas valve, disconnect the PVC intake venting, gas supply

connection, wire harness, and silicone tubing.

6. Disconnect wire harness from blower assembly.

7. Remove the two screws holding each the

spark rod and flame sensor in place (long

reach magnetic Phillips screwdriver).

Carefully remove spark rod and flame

sensor from combustion assembly.

8. Remove the 4 nuts (7/16" wrench) holding

the burner transition in place. Lift the

blower/gas valve transition assembly from

burner mounting insert, remove gasket

and set aside.

9. Remove burner tube from burner

mounting insert. See next page for

burner tube inspection procedure.

Heater components may be HOT when performing the

following steps in this procedure. Take necessary

precaution to prevent personal injury.

WARNING