Bradford White Water Heater LE280T3-3NHTT

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

Check for reading on ohm meter when touching probe to screw terminal and element flange

Double Element, Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

Ensure safety precautions are in place

Reset thermostats to their original temperature settings as found prior to thermostat testing

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

Assume 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

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

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

Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Turn power “OFF” to water heater.

Remove access cover and insulation.

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals.

Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat.

Slide thermostat upwards and out of mounting bracket.

Use a stiff brush to remove any debris or loose scale from tank surface where new thermostat will be installed.

Slide new thermostat down into thermostat bracket until it snaps into place.