Service Manual

Service Procedure V

Blower Testing and Replacement (Continued)

Blower Replacement Procedure

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. Disconnect wire harness from blower.

6. Disconnect intake vent and gas supply from gas valve assembly.

7. Remove the two gas valve mounting screws (Torx bit) located on the venturi mounting flange.

8. Remove the four blower flange mounting screws (5/32 Allen wrench) and

remove blower from transition flange.

9. Remove any residual gasket material from venturi mounting flange and transition flange.

10. Install new blower with new gasket provided. Secure blower in place using screws from step 8.

11. Reconnect gas valve assembly to blower with new gasket provided. Secure gas valve in place using

screws from step 7.

11. Reconnect intake vent and gas line to gas valve assembly and check for gas leaks repair any leaks

found.

13. Reconnect wire harness to blower assembly. Restore 120 volt power supply and gas supply to water

heater and confirm proper operation following the lighting instructions on the lighting instruction label or

the lighting instructions located in the Installation and Operating Instruction Manual.

14. Replace the surround cover on the top of the water heater.

WARNING

120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the appliance and

reconfirm power is disconnected using a multi-meter.

Blower

Blower/gas valve gasket

Gas valve assembly

Gas valve mounting

screws (2 locations)

Venturi inlet

Venturi

mounting

flange

Blower flange

mounting screws

Blower/transition

gasket

Transition

flange