Bradford White Water Heater EF60T1253X2

Service Procedure XIV — Flue Baffle Inspection and Replacement

Warning: Heater components can be hot during this procedure; take precautions to avoid injury.

Disassemble the heater per the Disassembly Procedure for Access to Anodes & Flue Baffles.

Remove the flue baffles with pliers.

Visually inspect the baffles for oxidation and missing restrictors.

Replace any baffle with deteriorated oxidation or missing restrictors.

Reinstall the flue baffles once inspection or replacement is complete.

Reinstall the collector cover per the Collector Cover Installation Procedure.

Service Procedure VIII — Flame Sensor Testing & Replacement

Be aware of 120-volt potential exposure

Ensure the flame sensor is cool before handling

Check for a minimum of 1 microamp during the 1.5-second flame-proving period

Is the flame-sensing circuit okay?

Check for the expected 24VAC at the ignition module/control board flame-establishing terminals

Is 24VAC present at the terminals?

Service Procedure XIV — Anode Inspection and Replacement

Turn off the water supply and drain the water heater

Disassemble the heater for access to anodes and flue baffles

Locate and remove the anode rods using a 1-1/16 in. hex socket

Visually inspect each anode rod

Apply thread sealing tape or compound and reinstall the anode rods

Restore the water supply and check for leaks

Reinstall the collector insulation and control panel

Service Procedure V — Blower Testing & Replacement

WARNING — 120-volt potential exposure; use caution making voltage checks.

Confirm the blower energizes when the thermostat calls for heat

Check for 120VAC across the terminal-block black and white wires

Check for 120VAC at the ignition module/control board and blower wiring

Repair or replace the harness or blower as indicated

Check if the blower energizes but seems weak

Measure amp draw on the black blower-motor lead

Confirm the blower wheel is secure on the motor shaft

Service Procedure XIII — Vent Safety Switch Testing and Replacement

Locate the harness connection and check continuity through the grey lead wires of the heater-side harness; call technical support if there is none.

If continuity is present, depress the reset button on the high-limit switch and check for continuity across it, replacing the vent safety switch if there is none.

Reset the heater and observe a heating cycle to confirm the switch does not reopen before 350°F is reached; replace the switch if it opens prematurely, and do not operate the heater if temperature exceeds 350°F without contacting technical support.

Turn the main power switch off, slide back the rubber escutcheon, and remove the service panel access cover.

Disconnect the wire leads, remove the two mounting screws and nuts, and remove the switch.

Install the new switch, reconnect the wire leads (interchangeable), restore power, confirm proper operation, and reinstall the cover and escutcheon.