Bradford White Water Heater LE250L3-3

Turn “OFF” power to water heater.

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater.

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat.

Turn power “ON” to water heater.

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L3 of upper thermostat.

Anode Inspection and Replacement

WARNING — Heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater.

Turn off cold water supply to heater.

Close drain spigot and remove hose.

Disconnect outlet nipple from plumbing system.

With an appropriate wrench, remove outlet nipple/anode from the water heater. Use caution not to damage nipple threads.

Visually inspect outlet nipple/anode for signs of depletion.

Is depletion ½ of the original anode diameter or is any of the steel core exposed?

Thermostat Removal and Replacement

WARNING — High voltage exposure. Be sure power is “OFF” when performing this procedure

Turn power “OFF” to water heater

Remove access cover and insulation

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat

Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals

Label wires for proper re-connection to new thermostat, if necessary

Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat

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

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L4 upper thermostat

Is rated voltage present across terminals L1 & L4?

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater and press ECO reset button on thermostat(s)

Turn power 'ON' and recheck voltage across terminals L1 & L4 of upper thermostat

Is rated voltage present after resetting ECO?

Check thermostat contact with tank

Ensure heating element(s) is not shorted to ground

Verify proper thermostat operation