CONTROLS – GAS VALVE , ORIFICE CHART– BTH 500
The gas control valve has a built in field
adjustable pressure regulator. The regulator
may be adjusted by removing the cap screw
marked "regulator". The adjustment screw is
underneath. The gas valve for the BTH 500
Natural gas model is shown above. This is
a 24V. solenoid operated gas valve.
Manual Gas
Control Knob
Refer to the replacement parts information at
the back of this manual for part numbers for
Natural and LP gas valves for all BTH 500
models.
A.O. Smith – Technical Training Department
CYCLONE Xi COMMERCIAL GAS WATER HEATER
BTH 120 thru 500 SERVICE HANDBOOK
24V
Solenoid
connection
Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent
ORIFICE CHART – BTH 500
Model
Natural
LP
31
500
.347"
.241"
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