Bradford White Water Heater LE112T3-1

Diptube Inspection and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater

Turn off cold water supply to heater

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system

Remove inlet nipple/dip tube from the water heater using an appropriate wrench

Visually inspect inlet nipple/dip tube for cracks and blockages

Check hydro-jets near the bottom of the dip tube for blockages

Ensure anti-siphon hole is free of blockages

Testing For Heating Element Short Circuit To Ground

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Touch one probe of multi-meter to either screw terminal of heating element and the other on the element flange

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

WARNING — High voltage exposure. Use caution to avoid personal injury during this procedure.

WARNING — Be sure thermostats are reset to their original temperature settings as found prior to thermostat testing.

Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON

Ensure line voltage, ECO, and elements are in working order.

Turn power “ON” to water heater.

Check voltage across terminals L4 and T2 of upper thermostat.

Is rated voltage present across terminals L4 and T2?

Heating Element Removal and Replacement

Turn off cold water supply to heater

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Remove access cover and insulation

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat

Disconnect wires from element terminals

Testing For Open Or Burned Out Element

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Touch probes of multi-meter to screw terminals of heating element(s)

Enter the ohms reading from the multi-meter

Is the reading within 12.8 ohms (±6%) for a 240 volt, 4500 watt element?