Bradford White Water Heater RG2PV50H6N19

Diptube Inspection & Replacement

Ensure necessary precautions are taken to prevent personal injury due to hot components and stored water.

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.

Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system.

Remove inlet nipple/dip tube from the water heater using an appropriate tool such as a pipe wrench, ensuring no damage to pipe threads.

Visually inspect inlet nipple/dip tube for cracks and blockages. Ensure Hydrojet slots are open and free of blockage.

Is the inlet nipple/dip tube free of damage such as cracks, restriction due to deformation, or unintentional holes?

Reinstall inlet nipple/dip tube into water heater using pipe dope on the nipple’s threads.

Verify 115 VAC and proper polarity at wall outlet

With unit plugged in and control power switch in the “ON” position verify LED status

Check the line pressure with the main burner on

Check the line pressure with the main burner off

Set the Gas Control to the 'OFF' position

Remove pressure tap plug and install 1/8” NPT pipe, coupling & pressure tap

Connect manometer to pressure tap

Light the main burner and observe manometer reading

Verify the proper operating range for gas type

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

Unplug blower power cord from wall outlet.

Disconnect vent system from exhaust adapter on top of blower.

Remove exhaust adapter from blower using a blade screwdriver and retain for use on new blower.

Remove the three blower mounting screws using a 1/4” nut driver.

Remove blower with gasket from water heater.

Inspect the pilot burner for proper operation and debris accumulation.

Check if the pilot flame is stable.

Identify causes for an unstable pilot flame, if any.

Ensure the main burner lights smoothly from the pilot.

Verify the main burner burns with a blue flame with minimal yellow tips.

Check the main burner for any debris accumulation.