Replacing the Ignitor and Flame Sensor

The flame sensor should glow a bright red when pilot is lit and allows gas control valve to open. If it does not sense a flame, it shuts off the gas control valve.

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

Replacing the Flame Sensor

1. Remove control panel.

   

2. Pull wire from flame sensor.

   

3. Using a 7/16 inch wrench, remove nut securing the flame senor and pull the sensor from the unit.

4. Install new flame sensor in reverse order.

Replacing the Ignitor

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above.

2. Using a 7/16 inch wrench, loosen the pilot, gas line fitting.

   

3. Using a small crosshead remove two screws securing the ignitor assembly.

   

4. Pull wire from ignition module and remove ignitor assembly from unit.

5. Install new ignitor assembly in reverse order.