Bradford-White Corp MI30T*F

SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-X

Dip Tube and Anode

Inspection and Replacement

Step 1. Rotate knob of combination thermostat/gas valve to “OFF” position.

Step 2. Turn off cold wa ter supply to heater. Co nnect hose to drain spig ot of water heater and route to an open drain.

Open a nearbyhot water faucet to vent heater for draining. Opendrain spigot of hot water heater and allow

heater to drain to a point below the inlet connection nipple.

Step 3. Disconnect inl et nipple from plumbi ng system.

Step 4 With an appropriate wrench, remove inlet nipple/dip tube from the w ater heater. Use caution not to d amage

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 locate d approximately 6" from t he bottom of nipple, sho uld be free of any bloc kage.

Any damage such as cracks, restriction due to deformation or unintentional holes are not field repairable

and theinlet nipple/dip tube must be replaced.

Step 6. Upon completi on of inspection or subse quent replacement, re install inlet nipple/d ip tube into heater. Con nect

nipple to plumbing system, resume water supply and refill heater with water.

Step 7. To resume operation follow the instructions loc ated on the lighting instru ction label or the lighting instructions

located in the installation and operation manual.

DIP TUBE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING

Heater components and stored watermay be HOT when performing the following steps in

this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.

The Bradford White

DEFENDER

Safety System®

For White Rodgers Contr ol,

depress knobslightly androtate

clockwise to the “OFF” position.

For Robertshaw Control, rotate

knob clockwise to the“OFF”

position.

For Honeywell Control, rotate

knob counter-clockwise to the

“OFF” position.