Bradford White Water Heater MII80-SCF

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

Refer to the wire diagram located on the inside of the upper control box cover and re-connect wires to the thermostat

Set thermostat to the original thermostat setting found on the old thermostat

Power and Water Supply Shutdown

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 Immersion bulb location

Preparation for ECO Control Removal

Close drain spigot and remove hose

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 anode locations at the top of the tank

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Remove the plastic anode access plugs at the anode locations

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 Immersion bulb location

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Remove lower control box cover and insulation

Check new element terminal block for proper electrical rating

Apply new element gasket to the new element

Clean any debris from element fitting on tank

Thread new element clockwise into tank

Re-install plastic thermostat protector(s)

Re-install insulation and control box cover