Instructions / Assembly

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WARNING: This conversion kit must be installed by a
qualified installer or service technician in accordance with
these instructions. Installation must conform with local
codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for this conversion.
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CAUTION: The water heater is factory set to burn
natural gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Before
placing the water heater into operation, verify that the type
of gas supplied to your water heater and the type of gas your
water heater is set to burn are the same. If they are not, refer
to these instructions.
NOTICE: The parts required to make this conversion are supplied
in a bag attached to the water heater. Should your heater not
have this bag attached to the water heater, a replacement can be
obtained. Simply contact the manufacturer at the address below and
request a replacement conversion kit.
Customer Service Department
1241 Carwood Court
Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone: [phone]
Tools Required:
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
3/4" Wrench
7/16" Wrench
3/8" Wrench
5/16" Wrench
Turn manual gas shut off valve to the OFF position to shutoff gas
to the thermostat.
Set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting by
turning the thermostat dial clockwise
until
it stops. DO NOT FORCE.
Slightly depress the gas control knob and turn
clockwise
to "OFF" position. Note: Knob
cannot be turned from "PILOT" position unless pushed down
slightly. DO NOT USE FORCE.
Change gas regulators setting by removing cover from the gas
selector screw; then remove and reinstall the selector screw with
the red washer and LP arrow mark pointing inward toward the
heater. Tighten to 4-8 in-lb. Replace cover.
Remove outer jacket door and outer door insulation (if installed).
Remove the phillips screws on the inner door using a phillips
screwdriver. Disconnect burner supply tube using the 3/4" wrench,
pilot tube using the 7/16" wrench, and thermocouple using the 3/8"
wrench from the thermostat. Disconnect the piezo wire from piezo
ignitor striker connection. Remove the entire burner assembly
along with the inner door. Remove the phillips head screw that
holds the pilot burner assembly in place.
Remove the phillips head screw that holds the pilot burner
assembly and pilot shield (if installed) in place. Remove the pilot
burner assembly and pilot shield (if installed) from the burner
bracket. Remove the two #6 x 3/8" long Philips head screws
from the burner bracket and remove the burner from inner door
assembly to expose main burner orifice.
Conversion instructions—Natural Gas to LP Gas
If your gas supply is LP gas, your water heater can be converted to burn LP gas as follows:
Natural Gas to Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) Gas
Inner Door
Assembly
Outer Jacket Door
Phillips Head
Screws
Outer Door Insulation
(If installed.)
Gas Selector Screw
(Without cover.)
Thermostat Dial
Gas Thermostat
Front View of Gas Thermostat
Piezo Wire Connection
Thermocouple
(Copper Tube)
Pilot Tube
(1/8" Aluminum Tube)
Burner Supply Tube
Piezo Igniter Striker
LP Gas Position
Natural Gas Position
Gas Selector Screw Settings
Blue Washer
Red Washer
Burner Supply
Tube
Pilot
Burner
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Assembly
Piezo Wire
Pilot Shield
(If installed.)