Bradford-White Corp Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Water Heater Water Heater User Manual


 
SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-I
Inner Door/Gasket Removal, Inspection
Replacement and Reinstallation
Inner Door Remo
v
al Procedure
Step 1. Rotate knob of the combination thermostat/gas valve to the “OFF” position.
Step 2. Remove outer jacket burner access door
Step 3. Inner Door Removal.
a) Disconnect resettable thermal switch wire leads
(leading from combination thermostat/gas valve).
b) Remove (2) 1/4" hex drive screws from right side inner door.
c) Remove (2) 1/4" drive screws from flange section of inner door.
d) Remove (2) 1/4" drive screws from left side inner door.
e) Remove inner door and inspect per step 4.
Step 4. Fully inspect inner door gaskets for the following:
>Tears >Other imperfections that will inhibit proper seal
>Missing Material >Gasket adhesion to inner door
>Cracks >Material left on combustion chamber (around opening)
>Dirt or debris
If the gasket is not effected by any of the above, gasket replacement is not required.
If replacement is required, proceed to Inner Door Gask
et Replacement Procedure.
Inner Door Gasket Replacement Procedure
Step 5. After inspection of inner door as noted in step 4, completely remove gasket and adhesive
residue from right and left side inner doors as needed.
Step 6. Use RTV sealant (recommended bead size 1/8") to secure the inner door gasket to the inner
door sections (right & left). Refer to illustration on next page for proper application. Note the
overlap configuration in the flange area of the inner door. Set the flange section first, this will
help to achieve the proper over lap position.
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! WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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1/4" Hex Drive Screws at
Flange Area of Inner Door
1/4" Hex Drive Screws
Right and Left Side Inner Door
Resettable Thermal Switch
Wire Connection