Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsRheem PROTECH ManualsPlumbing ProductPilot/Thermopile Assembly Kit for Natural Gas Water Heaters

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.

INSPECT SHIPMENT:

Inspect contents for possible missing or damaged compo-

nents. This kit includes:

Qty. 4 (four) - Tamper Resistant Screws

Qty. 1 (one) - Pilot Assembly (Pilot Burner, Piezo

Electrode, Thermopile, & Door Grommet)

Qty. 1 (one) - Pilot Assembly Attachment Screw

Qty. 4 (four) - Speed Clips

Qty. 1 (one) - Burner Access Door Gasket

Qty. 1 (one) - Installation Instructions

Qty. 1 (one) - Pilot Tube Clip

Qty. 1 (one)- Type A Piezo Adapter

(Honeywell Pilot Assembly to White-Rodgers

Control)

Qty. 2 (two)- Thermopile Adapters

TOOLS REQUIRED:

7/16” Open-end wrench

3/4” Open-end wrench

#20 Torx head tool

Phillip’s head screwdriver

Fine wire brush

Soap and water solution

Needle Nose Pliers

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.

TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE: Rotate the com-

bination gas control/thermostat knob counter-clockwise  to

the “OFF” position.

REMOVE JACKET DOOR: See Figure 1 or 2.

3. DISCONNECTION OF THERMOPILE, PILOT SUPPLY

LINE, BURNER SUPPLY TUBE AND PIEZO WIRING

FROM THE COMBINATION GAS CONTROL: Locate

the thermopile connector on the combination gas control.

Carefully pull off the connector. 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 wire connector and disconnect it by pulling it apart.

See Figures 1 or 2 for the type of control your water heater is

equipped with..

NOTICE: The threads for connection of the burner supply

tube nut on LP combination gas controls are left-handed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Honeywell Pilot Assembly Replacement Kit)

Read these instructions thoroughly and understand all steps and procedures before

proceeding with the installation.

AP16773-2 (7-17)

Figure 1

Honeywell Combination Gas Control

Piezo Wire

Connector

Thermopile

Connector

Burner

Supply Tube

Pilot Supply Line

Jacket Door

Speed Clips

Pilot

Assembly

Pilot Tube Clip

Pilot Attachment

Screw

T20 Torx Head Screws

Burner Access

Door Gasket

TO LIGHT PILOT:

PRESS / HOLD KNOB IN PILOT POSITION

PRESS IGNITER BUTTON UNTIL PILOT LIGHTS

RELEASE KNOB WHEN STATUS LIGHT BLINKS

OFF

PILOT

VAC

WARM

HOT

VERY

HOT

SCALDING RISK INCREASES

WITH HOT WATER

STATUS

PILOT

IGNITER

Figure 2

White-Rodgers Combination Gas Control

Piezo Wire

Connector

Thermopile

Connector

Burner

Supply Tube

Pilot Supply Line

Jacket Door

Type A Piezo Adapter

Thermopile

Adapters

Needle Nose

Pliers

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Honeywell Pilot Assembly Replacement Kit) Read these instructions thoroughly and understand all steps and procedures before proceeding with the installation. 1. TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE: Rotate the combination gas control/thermostat knob counter-clockwise  to the “OFF” position. ! 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.
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4. TAMPER RESISTANT SCREWS (USED TO SECURE BURNER ACCESS DOOR) REMOVAL: Using a #20 Torx head tool, remove the four tamper resistant screws at the corners of the burner access door assembly and discard them. 7. NEW PILOT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION: Insert the new pilot assembly by placing the connection ends through the hole (combustion chamber side) on the burner access door. See Figure 5. Push the orange grommet into the hole of the door until it is properly seated. See Figures 5 & 6.
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8. BURNER ACCESS DOOR GASKET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: Remove the old burner access door gasket from the combustion chamber and burner access door. Clean the surfaces to which the gasket was attached. If the old gasket was attched with an adhesive, a fine wire brush and soap and water solution may be used to remove the old gasket material and adhesive. needle nose pliers push the connector onto the Honeywell Combination Gas Control and ensure that the connector is fully engaged.
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14. TEMPERATURE SETTING: ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS. Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting. The recommended starting point temperature is 120°F (49°C). The illustrations in Figures 9 and 10 details the approximate water temperature for each mark on the gas control. 155°F 150°F Figure 9 140°F 130°F 125°F 120°F 90°F.