Bradford White Water Heater SLE280T6-1SEVV

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?

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.

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

Testing For Open Or Burned Out Element

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Touch probes of multi-meter to screw terminals of heating element(s)

Enter the ohms reading from the multi-meter

Is the reading within the acceptable range of 12.8 ohms (±6%)?

Double Element, Simultaneous, Three Phase Operation

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

Water In Tank Is Cold Or Not Enough Hot Water With Power ON

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

Adjust temperature setting for both thermostats to the highest setting

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 of upper thermostat?