Bradford-White Corp M2TW50T*F, M4TW60T*F, M4TW50T*F, M2TW65T*F Dip Tube Inspection and Replacement

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TTW SERVICE PROCEDURE X

Dip Tube

Inspection and replacement

Dip Tube 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. Position on/off switch of gas control valve to “OFF” position and unplug water heater from wall outlet.

Step 2. Turn off cold water supply to water heater. Connect hose to drain valve of water heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining. Open drain valve of 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 tool such as a pipe 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-jet slots should be open and 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 water heater. Connect nipple to plumbing system, resume water supply and refill 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.

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Contents Service Manual Through-The-Wall Gas Water Heaters For Your Safety Introduction How to Use This Manual Specifications Vent Tables Vent Tables Control Timings Sequence of Operation Steady state operation Pressure Switch/Blower Temperature Fault Troubleshooting Eight-one flash, three Vapor Sensor Burner Inspection and Air Shutter Adjustment Burner Cleaning Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement Pressure Switch Testing Pressure Switch Replacement Pressure tap Blower TestingRemove exhaust Blower Temperature Switch Testing Blower Temperature Switch Replacement Thermal Well Testing Gas Control TestingDetermine Water Temperature Inside Tank Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well Gas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water HeaterGas Control Assembly to Thermal Well Flammable Vapor Device Testing Red wire leading to blower temperature N Safety Circuit Voltage TraceVAC Circuit Trace Dip Tube Inspection and Replacement Anode Inspection and Replacement Flue baffle Remove blower to gain access to system from exhaustInner Door Gasket Replacement Procedure Inner Door Removal ProcedureInstallation of Inner Door With Gasket Replace outer jacket burner access door ScreenLok Flame Arrestor Cleaning Glossary of Terms Parts List Parts@bradfordwhite.com Techserv@bradfordwhite.com

M4TW40T*F, M1TW50S*F, M2TW50T*F, M4TW50T*F, M4TW60T*F specifications

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