DIP Tube Inspection and Replacement

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DEFENDER

Safety System®

SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-X

Dip Tube and Anode

Inspection and Replacement

WARNING

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. Rotate knob of combination thermostat/gas valve to “OFF” position.

For Honeywell Control, rotate knob counter-clockwise to the “OFF” position.

For White Rodgers Control, depress knob slightly and rotate clockwise to the “OFF” position.

For Robertshaw Control, rotate knob clockwise to the “OFF” position.

Step 2. Turn off cold water supply to heater. Connect hose to drain spigot of water heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining. Open drain spigot of hot water heater and allow heater to drain to a point below the inlet connection nipple.

Step 3. Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system.

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

Step 5. Visually Inspect inlet nipple/dip tube. Inlet nipple/dip tube should be free of cracks and any blockage. Hydro-jets located near the bottom of the dip tube 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/dip tube into heater. Connect nipple to plumbing system, resume water supply and refill heater with water.

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.