Bradford-White Corp Solar Water Heater with Electric Backup Service Wire Configuration

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Commonly Used Formulas

Single Phase Amps = Watts					Example 4500W/240V = 18.75A
			Volts
Watts = Amps x Volts					Example 18.75A x 240V = 4500W
Ohms = Volts 2					Example (240V) / 4500W = 12.8 Ohms
	Watts

Service Wire Configuration

240 VOLT

BLACK RED GREEN

Ungrounded Ungrounded Grounding

240 120 120

Wattage Limitation at 240 Volts

Solar Water Heater with Double Electric Element Backup Series (Non-Simultaneous operation)

Maximum	Element
Wattage	Upper/Lower
5,500	5,500/5,500

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Contents Service Manual Table of Contents Service Wire Configuration Surface Mounted Thermostats ECO Non-Simultaneous OperationTroubleshooting Or the specific component manufacturer If other components of an installed system requiresHigh voltage exposure. Use caution when Making voltage checks to avoid personal injuryLine Voltage Testing Illustration High Limit ECO TestingIllustration High voltage exposure. Be sure power is turned ProcedureOFF to water heater prior to performing this Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation Water In Tank Is Cold With Power onTank Does Not Deliver Enough Hot Water Water Temperature In Tank Is Above Thermostat Setting Be sure thermo stats are reset to their originalTemperature settings as found prior to Thermostat testingThermostat Removal Thermostat ReplacementHigh voltage exposure. Be sure power is OFF when performing this procedureHeating Element Removal Heating Element ReplacementAnode Inspection and Replacement Generic Parts List Parts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com