TM 10-3510-209-24
2-36. WATER HEATER BLOWER AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY (CONT)
REMOVAL (Cont)
WARNING
Exposed fuel and fuel vapor can
ignite
or
explode
resulting
in
possible serious injury and even
death.
Observe
proper
safety
precautions
when
servicing
fuel
system. Ensure water heater is cold
before servicing fuel system.
2.
Disconnect fuel supply hose (3) from nipple (4).
Elevate hose to allow fuel to drain back into
container (5) and rest hose on container.
3.
Disconnect fuel return hose (6) from elbow (7).
Elevate hose to allow fuel to drain back into
container (5) and rest hose on container.
4.
Disconnect fuel line (8) from elbow (9).
5.
Tag and disconnect motor wiring (10) from
control box (11).
6.
Remove nut (12) and conduit (13) from control
box (11).
7.
Remove two capscrews (14), lockwashers (15),
and handle assembly (16) from blower housing
(19).
8.
Remove six screws (17), lockwashers (18), and
blower housing (19) from water vessel (20).
9.
Remove blower housing (19) and motor (21)
with conduit (13) from water vessel (20).
10.
Remove gasket (22) from blower housing (19).
11.
Remove two screws (23) and cover plate (24)
from back side of blower assembly.
12.
Tag and disconnect wires (25). Remove nut
(26) and push conduit connector (27) from
junction box (28).
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