Instructions / Assembly

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CAUTION: The burner chamber is a sealed area.
If the burner access door is removed, the burner
access door gasket must be replaced. This should
only be done by a qualified service technician.
1. INSPECT SHIPMENT:
Inspect contents for possible missing or damaged
components.. See Figure 1. This kit includes:
1 - Burner Access Door Gasket
4 - Speed Clips
4 - T20 Torx head Screws
1 - Pilot Burner and Piezo Electrode Assembly
2. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED:
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.
3. SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY:
Turn the temperature dial “counter clockwise”  to the
lowest setting. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater
by turning the gas cock knob “clockwise”  to the “OFF”
position. Turn off the gas supply at the main gas line.
Refer to the label located above the gas valve for additional
information on shutting off the gas supply.
4. REMOVE THE JACKET DOOR:
Remove the jacket door by grasping the round center of the
door and pushing inward and to the left or right to release
one side then release the opposite side and remove the
jacket door from the water heater.
5. REMOVAL OF CONNECTIONS TO GAS VALVE:
Unscrew the pilot supply tube, the thermocouple, the burner
supply tube, and unplug the ignitor wire from the bottom of
the piezo ignitor striker. See Figure 2.
6. REMOVAL OF T20 TORX HEAD SCREWS:
Remove the four T20 Torx head screws at the corners of the
Burner Access Door and discard. See Figure 2.
You will need a #20 size TORX head tool.
7. REMOVAL OF BURNER ACCESS DOOR:
Remove the Burner Access Door Assembly. If removal is
difficult you can insert a flat head screw driver between
the door and the burner chamber and pry the two apart all
around the outside area of the burner access door.
Grasp the Burner Supply Tube and remove the burner
access door assembly from the burner chamber.
8. REMOVING THE PILOT BURNER AND PIEZO
ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY:
Remove the pilot burner and piezo electrode assembly from
the burner plate by removing the screw from the bracket
that attaches it to the burner plate.
Remove the complete pilot, thermocouple and piezo
electrode assembly from the burner access door by pulling
the orange grommet from the burner access door through
the hole from the back.
9. INSTALLING THE NEW PILOT BURNER AND PIEZO
ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY:
Install the new pilot burner and piezo electrode assembly by
threading the connection ends of the assembly thru the hole in
the door from the backside and pushing the small side of the
orange grommet into the hole of the door. See Figure 3.
Take care not to
damage the
grommet as you
push it through the
hole to the front.
Ensure the grommet is fully seated by tugging on it
slightly. The smaller rubber flange should be completely
through to the front of the door to seat correctly.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FVIR) System Pilot Burner and Piezo Electrode Assembly Replacement Kit
Read these instructions thoroughly and understand all steps and procedures before
proceeding with the installation.
AP13278-1 (12/12)
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Burner Access
Door Gasket
Pilot Burner &
Piezo Electrode
Assembly
T20 Torx Head Screws
Speed Clips
Figure 1
Pilot Supply Tube
Piezo Ignitor
Wire
Thermocouple
Burner Supply Tube
Figure 2
Push the grommet in
from this side.
Figure 4
Screw Location on
Bracket
Piezo Electrode
Burner Access Door Grommet
View of underside of pilot
assembly.
Figure 3