Diptube And Anode Inspection And Replacement; Rg-X - Bradford White Defender RG130T Series Service Manual

DIPTUBE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following
steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
Rotate the knob of combination thermostat/gas valve to "OFF" position.
Step 1.
Step 2. Turn off cold water supply to the water heater. Connect a hose to the drain spigot of the water
heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent the heater for draining.
Open drain spigot of the water heater and allow the heater to drain to a point below the inlet
connection nipple.
Step 3.
Disconnect the inlet nipple from plumbing system.
Step 4
With an appropriate wrench, remove the inlet nipple/dip tube from the water heater. Use caution to
not 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. The anti-siphon hole, located approximately 6 in 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.
Upon completion of inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall the inlet nipple/dip tube into the
Step 6.
heater. Ensure pipe dope is used on the nippleʼs threads. Connect the nipple to the plumbing
system, resume the water supply, and refill the 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.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-X
Inspection and Replacement
WARNING
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Diptube and Anode