Bradford-White Corp Water Heater E32-120R Manual De Usuario

SERVICE PROCEDURE E32-VI

Heating Element Removal

and Replacement

1. Turn power “OFF” To water heater.

2. Turn off cold water supply to heater. Connect hose to drain
     spigot of water heater and route to an open drain. Open
     a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining. Open
     drain spigot of water heater and allow heater to drain
     to a point below the Element(s).

3. Close drain spigot and remove hose.

3. Remove access cover(s) and insulation.

4. Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat(s).

5. Disconnect wires from element terminals.

6. Remove element from tank using 1-½ deep well socket or appropriate wrench. Unscrew element counter-clockwise to

    remove from tank.

7. Be sure to remove old element gasket from the tank. It is not recommended to be re-used.

1. Check element terminal block for proper electrical rating. NOTE: Some elements have dual ratings, be sure to check

    all surfaces of the element terminal block (see illustration below).

2. Apply new element gasket to the new element. Be sure gasket is seated flat against element flange without rolls or

    gaps (see illustration below).

3. Clean any debris from element fitting on tank. Lubricate element threads as needed with thread lubricant.

4. Thread new element clockwise into tank. Tighten element using 1-½ deep well socket or appropriate wrench. Do not

    over tighten, over tightening may damage element gasket.

5. Reconnect wires to element, be sure connections are snug and corrosion free. Do not over tighten, doing so may

    damage terminal block.

6. Resume water supply to heater, be sure tank is full of water and check for leaks.

7. Re-install plastic thermostat protector(s).

8. Re-install insulation and access cover(s).

9. To resume operation, BE SURE TANK IS FULL OF WATER and restore power to water heater. Verify proper heater

    operation.

 

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Element Rating.
Example: (4500 Watt, 240 Volt)

Manufacturer Identification

Element Flange

Element Gasket Seated Flat Against
Element Flange Without Rolls or Gaps

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Terminal

Block