Bradford-White Corp Understanding and Replacing the Blower Temperature Switch in Bradford White Water Heaters

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PDX Series

PDX SERVICE PROCEDURE V

Blower Temperature Switch Testing

and Replacement

Blower Temperature Switch

Replacement.

WARNING

120 volt potential exposure. Use caution

to avoid personal injury.

Step 1. Position gas control power switch to the “OFF” position and unplug heater from wall outlet.

Step 2. Remove tubing from inlet pressure tap.

Step 3. Remove the three screws (Phillips screw driver) from the control access cover on blower and remove cover.

(see photo 20)

Step 4. Locate blower temperature switch (see photo 21) Step 5. Disconnect red and yellow wire leads from switch.

Step 6. With an appropriate tool such as side cutters, snip the retaining lug from the blower housing to allow removal of temperature switch (see photo 22).

Step 7. Remove switch from blower housing.

Step 8. Install new switch. Be sure switch is properly seated in mounting area.

Step 9. Reconnect red and yellows wires to new switch. Wires are interchangeable with either terminal.

Step 10. Position gas control power switch to the “ON” position and verify proper heater operation.

Step 11. Replace control access cover from step 2.

20

21

Blower temperature

 

 

switch location

22

Snip retaining lug

 

 

from blower housing

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Contents Service Manual Denotes Warranty YearsTable of Contents PDX Series Introduction Tools Required for Service How to Use This ManualSpecifications PDX Series Control Timings Power up Sequence Sequence of OperationAbnormal Operation Pressure Switch/Blower Temperature Fault Troubleshooting Probable Cause Service Status ProcedureGreen LED Indicator LED StatusTroubleshooting LED Status Burner Inspection and Air Shutter Adjustment Cast Iron Burner Air Shutter AdjustmentAir Shutter Nut Burner Cleaning Burner Surface area Feedline nut Pilot tubing nut Port areaPilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement Igniter/flame Sense wireFeedline nut Pilot tubing nut Ferrule OrificeExhaust Pressure Switch Testing Volt potential exposure. Use cautionMaking voltage checks to avoid personal injury Exhaust Pressure Switch Replacement Slide pressure switch in directionFrom blower housing To avoid personal injuryInlet Pressure Switch Switch for blockage Is there blockage?To call for heat, this will start the blower SeeInlet Pressure Switch Replacement Remove screwsBlower Testing Volt potential exposure. Use caution whenBlower Installation Blower removalRemove exhaust Blower Cord Sets Blower Mounting ScrewsBlower Temperature Switch Testing Blower Temperature Switch Replacement Gas Control Testing Thermal Well TestingIf Control has gone into TCO lockout due to Determine Water Temperature Inside Tank Sensor Resistance at Various TemperaturesGas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water Heater Gas Control Removal From Thermal WellGas Control Assembly to Thermal Well Flammable Vapor Device Testing Safety Circuit Voltage Trace Wires as shown Control VAC Circuit TraceShown in photo Across black & white YDip Tube Inspection and Replacement Anode Inspection and Replacement Flue baffle Inner Door Removal Procedure Installation of Inner Door With Gasket Installation of inner door with gasket from Glossary of Terms Parts List Parts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com
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