Bradford White Water Heater RG2PV60T6X19

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 if necessary.

Blower Temperature Switch Replacement

Position gas control power switch to the “OFF” position and unplug heater from wall outlet.

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

Locate blower temperature switch.

Disconnect red and yellow wire leads from switch.

Snip the retaining lug from the blower housing to allow removal of temperature switch.

Remove switch from blower housing.

Install new switch ensuring it is properly seated in mounting area.

Reconnect red and yellow wires to new switch.

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 using stiff brush, compressed air and/or shop vacuum to remove any scale or other debris accumulation.

Using a soft brush, clear jacket openings from any dirt, dust, restrictions or other obstructions.

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

Inspect the pilot burner for proper operation and stability of the flame.

Identify potential causes for an unstable pilot flame

Check that the main burner lights smoothly from the pilot and burns with a blue flame.

Is there any debris accumulation on the main burner that may affect its operation?

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 steel core exposed?

Reinstall outlet nipple/anode into water heater using pipe dope on the nipple’s threads.

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