APPENDICES
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Condition:
Error code 57: Flame Rod Shorted
to Ground
Disconnect power. S hut off gas
supply to water heater. Slide out
burner assembly (see section on
“removing pilot and main burner
assembly”).
SERVICE PROCEDURE D24-II
Pilot Inspection
Check to see if pilot shield is touching
pilot flame sensor or flame sensor
touching pilot hood. Bend shield to
prevent interference or replace pilot
shield.
Check pilot flame sense wire for
broken insulation. Replace pilot if
defective
Rein stall pilot and bur ner assembly.
Reconnect gas line union, turn on
gas.
Make sure pilo t shield
clears flame sense rod
Check for Gas Leaks
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Reconnect power and verify proper
ignitions.
Flame Sense Rod
Spark Electrode