Bradford White Water Heater RG2PV60T6N19

SECTION: Inner Door Removal Procedure

1. Position gas control power switch to the “OFF” position.

2. Remove outer jacket burner access door.

a. Remove (2) ¼” hex drive screws from right side inner door.

b. Remove (2) ¼” drive screws from flange section of inner door.

c. Remove (2) ¼” drive screws from left side inner door.

d. Remove inner door and inspect per step 4.

4. Fully inspect inner door gaskets for the following: Tears, Missing Material, Cracks, Dirt or debris, Other imperfections that will inhibit proper seal, Gasket adhesion to inner door, Material left on combustion chamber (around opening).

Inspect the pilot burner for proper operation and debris accumulation.

Check if the pilot flame is stable.

Identify causes for an unstable pilot flame

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.

ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor Cleaning

Is the model equipped with the ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor?

Position Gas Control power switch to the “OFF” position.

Remove outer jacket door and inner door per service procedure XIII on page 39.

Disconnect main burner feedline (3/4” wrench), pilot tube (7/16” wrench) and igniter/flame sensor wire from gas control and remove burner assembly from combustion chamber.

Clean ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor and clear jacket openings

Remove any debris from burner assembly per PROCEDURE I and reinstall burner assembly into combustion chamber.

Reconnect feedline, pilot tube and igniter/flame sensor wire to the gas control.

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.

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

Check that Hydrojet slots are open and free of any blockage.

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

Flue Baffle Inspection and Replacement

Position gas control power switch to the 'OFF' position and unplug blower from wall outlet.

Disconnect vent system from exhaust adapter on top of blower.

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

Remove blower with gasket from water heater.

Remove flue baffle or flue core from heater.

Inspect baffle or core for issues and clean if necessary.

Replace with new baffle or core as necessary.