Bradford-White Corp U2TW65T*FRN, UTW450S60FR*N Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Service Procedure

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Troubleshooting

Observe the green LED on the water heater gas con- trol. Error codes are displayed with a 3 second pause before repeating. Once the error code is known, check and repair the water heater, as recommended in the table below.

Green LED

LED Status

Control Status

 

Probable Cause

Service Procedure

None (LED

 

Control power switch in "OFF"

 

not on or

No electrical power

position.

Turn Power On

flashing)

 

Supply voltage interrupted.

 

One short

Stand-by mode,

Temperature demand is satisfied

 

flash every

Thermostat is

Normal operation

four seconds

satisfied (no faults)

(no call for heat)

 

Alternates

 

 

 

 

bright and

Thermostat calling

Tank temperature below

Normal operation

dim

for heat (no fault)

setpoint of thermostat

 

(heartbeat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Unstable pilot

 

 

 

2.

Pilot tube blocked or restricted

1. See Burner Inspection on

Short flash

Weak pilot signal

3.

Oxidation build-up on pilot

page 20

once every

electrode

2-4. See Pilot Inspection,

second

on last call for heat

4.

Wire damage to pilot

Testing and Replacement on

 

 

assembly or bad connection at

page 22

 

 

gas control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Pressure switch tubing kinked

 

Two flashes,

Pressure switch not

or blocked

1-3. See Pressure Switch

three second

working-closed

2.

Blocked pressure tap on

Testing on page 25

pause

position

switch or blower

 

 

 

3.

Faulty pressure switch

 

 

 

1.

Vent blockage or improper

 

 

 

vent configuration

 

 

 

2.

Pressure switch tubing kinked

1. Check vent or vent tables

Three

Pressure switch or

or blocked

2-3. See Pressure Switch

flashes,

blower temperature

3.

Faulty pressure switch

Testing on page 25

three second

switch not working-

4.

Blower not spinning up to

4. See Blower Testing on

pause

open position

speed

page 28

5.

Blower temperature or

5-6. See blower Temperature

 

 

 

 

exhaust temperature too high

Switch Testing on page 31

 

 

6.

Faulty blower temperature

 

 

 

switch

 

Four flashes,

Excessive tank

1.

Thermal well sensor out of

1. Test Gas Control & Thermal

temperature,

Well

three second

calibration

system must be

2. Replace gas control if

pause

2.

Faulty gas control

reset

necessary

 

 

 

Five flashes,

False pilot flame

 

 

 

three second

Pilot valve stuck in open position

Replace gas control

present

pause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Service Manual Table of Contents Page Page Introduction Bradford White ECO-DEFENDER Safety SystemIntroduction How to Use this Manual How to Use this ManualHow the Safety System Works Tools Required Tools Required for ServiceSpecifications Gallon-40,000 BTU/hr Gallon-42,000 BTU/hr Vent TablesGallon-60,000 BTU/hr Ignition State Timing Wiring DiagramControl Timings Normal Heating Sequence Power Up SequenceSequence of Operation Abnormal Operation Normal Heating Sequence cont’dAbnormal Operation cont’d Sequence of Operation Sequence of Operation Probable Cause Service Procedure TroubleshootingLED Status Control Status Probable Cause Service Procedure Troubleshooting Burner Inspection Burner MaintenanceBurner Cleaning Procedure Burner Cleaning Procedure cont’d Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement Pilot MaintenancePilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement cont’d Page Pressure Switch Testing Pressure Switch TestingPressure Switch Testing cont’d Pressure Switch Replacement Pressure Switch ReplacementBlower Testing Blower TestingBlower Testing Blower Removal Blower ReplacementBlower Installation Blower Temperature Switch Testing Blower Temperature Switch TestingBlower Installation cont’d Common causes for high Exhaust temperature Blower Temperature Switch Testing cont’dSwitch Setting Blower Temperature Switch Replacement Blower Temperature Switch ReplacementThermal Well Testing Thermal Well TestingDetermine Water Temperature Inside Tank Determine Tank TemperatureThermal Well Testing cont’d Gas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water Heater Component DisassemblySensor Resistance at Various Temperatures Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well Gas Control RemovalGas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water Heater cont’d Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well cont’d Gas Control AssemblyGas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well Gas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well cont’d VAC Circuit Trace Flammable Vapor Sensor TestingFlammable Vapor Sensor Testing VAC Circuit Trace Safety Circuit Voltage Trace Safety Circuit Voltage TraceBlower Removal Remove the Blower to Gain Access to the Flue BaffleDip Tube Inspection Remove the Blower to Gain Access to the Flue Baffle cont’dDip Tube Inspection and Replacement Anode Inspection Anode Inspection and ReplacementInner Door Removal Inner Door Removal ProcedureInner Door Gasket Replacement Procedure Inner Door Gasket ReplacementInner Door Removal Procedure cont’d Inner Door Installation with Gasket Inner Door InstallationScreenLok Flame Arrestor Cleaning Procedure Arrestor CleaningCommon Terms Common TermsPart Name and Description Parts ListParts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com

U1TW40S*FRN, U2TW65T*FRN, UTW450S60FR*N, U1TW60T*FRN, UTW465S60FR*N specifications

Bradford-White Corp has long been a reputable manufacturer in the water heating industry, known for delivering high-quality and reliable products. Among their diverse range of water heaters, the U1TW40S*FRN, U1TW50S*FRN, U1TW60T*FRN, UTW465S60FR*N, and UTW450S60FR*N models stand out for their advanced features and technologies designed to meet varying hot water demands.

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