Anode Inspection & Replacement - Bradford White ECO-DEFENDER Series Service Manual

ECO Defender Series
Anode Inspection & Replacement
Water Heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the
following steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent
Rotate the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Turn off the cold-water supply to the water heater. Connect a hose to the drain
valve of the water heater and route it to an open drain. Open a nearby hot
water faucet to vent the water heater for draining. Open the drain valve of the
water heater and allow the water heater to drain to a point below the outlet
connection nipple.
Disconnect outlet nipple from the plumbing system.
Step 3.
Step 4.
With an appropriate tool such as a pipe wrench, remove the outlet
nipple/anode from the water heater. Use caution not to damage the pipe
threads.
Step 5. Visually inspect the outlet nipple/anode. The outlet nipple/anode should show
signs of depletion, this is normal. If depletion is ½ of the original anode
diameter (approximately ¾" diameter), replacement is recommended. If any of
the steel core of the anode is exposed, replacement is recommended.
Upon completion of an inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall the
Step 6.
outlet nipple/anode into the water heater. Ensure pipe dope is used on the
nipple's threads. Connect the nipple to the plumbing system, resume the
water supply and refill with water.
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the lighting instruction
Step 7.
label or the lighting instructions located in the installation and operation
manual.
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WARNING
personal injury.
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