Instructions / Assembly

INSPECT SHIPMENT:
Inspect contents for possible missing or damaged compo-
nents. See Figure 1. This kit includes:
Qty. 1 (one) - Combination Gas Control
Qty. 1 (one) – Installation Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED:
3/8” Open-end wrench
7/16” Open-end wrench
3/4” Open-end wrench
Pipe Wrench
Soap and water solution
Pipe Thread Sealant
(Certified for use with Natural and LP Gas/Liquefied Petroleum
Gases)
NOTICE: Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping
shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Refer to the Use and Care Manual supplied with the water
heater for complete information on the installation, lighting
instructions, operation and maintenance of the water heater.
1. TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY TO THE WATER
HEATER:
Set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting “PILOT
LIGHTING” by rotating the thermostat dial on the water
heater's combination gas control clockwise 3until it
stops. Rotate the gas control knob on the combination gas
control clockwise 3to the “Pilot” position and then
slightly depress the gas control knob and rotate it clock-
wise 3 to the “OFF” position.
NOTICE: Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” position
unless pushed down slightly. Do not use force.
Shut off the gas supply at the main gas supply line. Refer
to the lighting instruction label located above the water
heaters combination gas control and the Use and Care
manual supplied with the water heater for additional infor-
mation on shutting off the gas supply.
2. DRAINING THE WATER HEATER: Shut off the inlet
water supply to the water heater. Connect a garden hose
to the drain valve and route to a drain or suitable draining
area. Open a hot water faucet to allow air to flow into the
water heater tank and open the drain valve. See Figure 2.
3. DISCONNECTION OF THERMOCOUPLE, PILOT
SUPPLY TUBE, BURNER SUPPLY TUBE AND
PIEZO WIRING FROM THE COMBINATION GAS
CONTROL:
Using a 3/8” open-end wrench, disconnect the thermo-
couple from the combination gas control. Using a 7/16”
open-end wrench, disconnect the pilot supply line from the
combination gas control. Using a 3/4” open-end wrench,
disconnect the burner supply tube from the combination
gas control. Locate the piezo wiring, slide the protective
wire insulator “boot” away from the piezo generator, and
then carefully pull apart the connection. See Figure 3.
NOTICE: LP Gas Combination Controls use left-handed
threads on the burner supply tube nut.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FVIR) Atmospheric White-Rodgers Combination Control Replacement Kit
Read these instructions thoroughly and understand all steps and procedures before
proceeding with the installation.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Drain Valve
1
Thermocouple
Burner Supply
Tube
Piezo Ignitor
Wire Boot
Pilot Supply Tube
Figure 3
Piezo Generator
AP14447 (02/08)