Bradford White Water Heater M1TW40S6FCX

Dip Tube Inspection and Replacement

Position on/off switch of gas control valve to 'OFF' position and unplug water heater from wall outlet.

Turn off cold water supply to water heater.

Connect hose to drain valve of water heater and route to an open drain.

Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining.

Open drain valve of water heater and allow heater to drain to a point below the inlet connection nipple.

Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system.

Remove inlet nipple/dip tube from the water heater using an appropriate tool such as a pipe wrench.

Visually inspect inlet nipple/dip tube for cracks and blockage.

Anode Inspection and Replacement

Position on/off switch of gas control valve to the 'OFF' position and unplug water heater from wall outlet.

Turn off cold water supply to water heater.

Disconnect outlet nipple from plumbing system.

Remove outlet nipple/anode from the water heater using an appropriate tool such as a pipe wrench.

Visually inspect outlet nipple/anode for signs of depletion.

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

Reinstall outlet nipple/anode into water heater upon completion of inspection or replacement.

Connect nipple to plumbing system, resume water supply and refill with water.

Position gas control power switch to 'OFF' position

Remove the three screws from control access cover on blower assembly and remove cover

Carefully remove pressure switch from blower housing

Disconnect tubing from pressure switch

Disconnect yellow wires from pressure switch

Reconnect wires to new pressure switch

Reconnect tubing to new pressure switch

Carefully position pressure switch into blower housing

Position gas control power switch to 'ON' position and adjust control to call for heat.

Remove the three screws from control access cover on blower assembly and remove cover.

Does blower energize within 2 minutes?

If blower does not energize within 2 minutes, does it run for 30 seconds and shut down?

Is there 115 VAC at wall outlet?

Repair or replace power cord if damaged.

Cast Iron Burner Air Shutter Adjustment

Take necessary precautions to prevent personal injury

Remove outer jacket door and slide inner door from left to right to open

Loosen the air shutter nut and adjust the air shutter for proper burning

Is the flame as blue as possible with a minimum of yellow tips?

Does the burner operate as adjusted with the inner door closed?

Repeat air shutter adjustment if necessary