Bradford White Water Heater SLE265T6-1SEVV

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

WARNING — High voltage exposure. Use caution to avoid personal injury during this procedure.

WARNING — Be sure thermostats are reset to their original temperature settings as found prior to thermostat testing.

Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON

Ensure line voltage, ECO, and elements are in working order.

Turn power “ON” to water heater.

Check voltage across terminals L4 and T2 of upper thermostat.

Is rated voltage present across terminals L4 and T2?

Anode Inspection and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater.

Turn off cold water supply to heater.

Close drain spigot and remove hose.

Disconnect outlet nipple from plumbing system.

Remove outlet nipple/anode from the water heater using an appropriate 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 heater using pipe dope on the nipple’s threads.

Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Turn power “OFF” to water heater.

Remove access cover and insulation.

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals.

Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat.

Slide thermostat upwards and out of mounting bracket.

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.

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Three Phase Operation

WARNING — High voltage exposure. Use caution to avoid personal injury during this procedure.

WARNING — Be sure thermostats are reset to their original temperature settings as found prior to thermostat testing.

Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON

Ensure line voltage, ECO, and elements are in working order.

Turn power “ON” to water heater.

Check voltage across terminals L4 and T2 of upper thermostat.

Is rated voltage present across terminals L4 and T2?

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L4 upper thermostat

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater and firmly press ECO reset button on thermostat(s)

Turn power 'ON' and recheck voltage across terminals L1 & L4 of upper thermostat

Is rated voltage present after reset?

If rated voltage IS present after reset