Bradford-White Corp S-SW2-60R 6DS, S-SW2-75R 6DS Thermostat Removal, Thermostat Replacement

		SERVICE PROCEDURE RE-IV
		Thermostat Removal and Replacement
Thermostat Removal		WARNING
1.	Turn power “OFF” To water heater.	High voltage exposure. Be sure power is
2.	Remove access cover and insulation.	“OFF” when performing this procedure.

3.Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

4.Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals. It may be necessary to label wires for proper re-connection to new thermostat.

5.Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat.

6.Slide thermostat upwards and out of mounting bracket.

Thermostat Replacement

1.Use a stiff brush to remove any debris or loose scale from tank surface where new thermostat will be installed.

2.Slide new thermostat down into thermostat bracket until it snaps into place. IMPORTANT! Thermostat must set completely flat or flush to tank surface. An improperly installed thermostat will cause improper water heater operation.

3.Refer to the wire diagram located on the inside of the access cover and re-connect wires to the thermostat. Be sure wire connections are snug and corrosion free. Do not over tighten, doing so may damage thermostat.

4.Set thermostat to the original thermostat setting found on the old thermostat.

5.Re-install plastic thermostat protector.

6.Re-install insulation and access cover.

7.Restore power to water heater and verify proper heater operation.

Tank Surface

Proper Thermostat mounting

flush with tank surface

Thermostat

Improper Thermostat mounting.

Thermostat not flush with tank surface

Thermostat mounting

bracket

Front View

Thermostat Mounting

Side View	Side View
Proper Thermostat	Improper Thermostat
Mounting	Mounting

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