Boss
Gas Water Heater

Model # 5-40-NBRT7 Official Boss gas water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Boss 5-40-NBRT7 gas water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Thermostat 9000246
#9

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Thermostat

Part #9000246

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Water Heater Thermocouple 9000283
#14

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Water heater thermocouple

Part #9000283

Replaced by #H06E-36

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Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281
#18

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

$17.69
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Anode Rod 9000705
#6

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Anode rod

Part #9000705

Replaced by #100300397

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Base Stand 9001421
#27

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Base stand

Part #9001421

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Access Bolt 9000928
#23

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Access bolt

Part #9000928

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Access Cover 9001764
#22

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Access cover

Part #9001764

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Access 9000927
#24

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Access

Part #9000927

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Pilot 9000284
#15

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Pilot

Part #9000284

Replaced by #100109070

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Heater Stand 9001422
#27A

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Heater stand

Part #9001422

Replaced by #9005744005

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