Service Procedure AG-V

Diptube and Anode

Inspection and Replacement

DIPTUBE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING

Water heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following

steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.

Step 1. Turn the gas control knob to the “OFF” position.

For White Rodgers Control,
depress knob slightly and
rotate clockwise to the “OFF”		For Honeywell gas
position.		For Honeywell gas
position.		control, rotate knob
		control, rotate knob
		counter clockwise to the
	Figure 46	“OFF” position.
	Figure 46
For Robertshaw Control,
rotate knob clockwise to the
“OFF” position.

Figure 47

Figure 48

Step 2. Turn off cold water supply to water heater. Connect hose to drain spigot of water heater and route to a suitable drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent water heater for draining. Open drain spigot of water heater and allow to drain.

Step 3. Disconnect plumbing system from inlet nipple/diptube.

Step 4. With an appropriate wrench, remove inlet nipple/diptube from the water heater. Use caution not to damage the nipple threads.

Step 5. Visually inspect inlet nipple/diptube. Inlet nipple/diptube should be free of cracks and any blockage. The small curved openings should be open and free of any blockage.

Anti-siphon hole located approximately 6" from the bottom of nipple, should be free of any blockage.

Any damage such as cracks, restriction due to deformation or unintentional holes are not field repairable and the inlet nipple/dip tube must be replaced.

Step 6. Upon completion of inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall inlet nipple/diptube into water heater. Reconnect plumbing system to inlet nipple/diptube, resume cold water supply and check for leaks.

Step 7. To resume operation follow the instructions located on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instructions located in the installation and operation manual.

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