AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FCG50246 Official AO Smith water heater

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Valve 181508-31
#7

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Valve

Part #181508-31

Replaced by #9004240005

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Natural Gas Burner 182730
Natural gas burner

Part #182730

Replaced by #9003422005

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Pilot Tube 23925-16
#11

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Pilot tube

Part #23925-16

Replaced by #9004723115

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Thermostat 23736
#25

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Thermostat

Part #23736

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Tube,therm 182970-39
#26

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Tube,therm

Part #182970-39

Replaced by #9003903005

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Baffle 181589
#2

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Baffle

Part #181589

Replaced by #9006927005

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Label 182734
#NI

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Label

Part #182734

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Natural Gas Orifice 181508-32
#7A

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Natural gas orifice

Part #181508-32

Replaced by #9005950005

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Natural Gas Burner 182729-2
#8A

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Natural gas burner

Part #182729-2

Replaced by #182729-006

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T & P Valve 23740-1
#28

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T & p valve

Part #23740-1

Replaced by #9000071

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