Bradford White Water Heater LE220U3-1NCZ-458

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L3 of upper thermostat

Double Element, Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

Ensure safety precautions are in place

Water In Tank Is Cold Or Not Enough Hot Water With Power ON

Verify line voltage, ECO, and elements are in working order

Adjust temperature setting for both thermostats to the highest setting

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?

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?

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Three Phase Operation

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

Reset thermostats to their original temperature settings as found prior to 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 power 'OFF' to water heater

Turn off cold water supply to heater

Connect hose to drain spigot of water heater and route to an open drain

Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining

Open drain spigot of water heater and allow heater to drain to a point below the element(s)

Close drain spigot and remove hose