Bradford White U-100T-88R-3N - Manual (Page 16)

At periodic intervals (not more then 6 months) a visual inspection should be made of the main burner for proper operation
and to insure no debris is accumulating.
Main burner should light smoothly from pilot and burn with a blue flame with a minimum of yellow tips. After 5 minutes
of operation the burner screen will become radiant and the flame will soften and turn orange. If the burner screen does not
become radiant after 5 minutes of operation it must be cleaned (see burner cleaning procedure below).
Main burner must be free from any debris accumulation that may effect burner operation (see burner cleaning procedure
below).
Main Burner Inspection, Cleaning and Replacement
DANGER
Under no circumstances shall flammable materials be used or stored in the vicinity of the water heater. If
flammable vapors are present, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or
death.
SERVICE PROCEDURE VI
Burner Operation Inspection,
Cleaning and Replacement
WARNING
Inner door and burner components may be HOT when performing this operation. Take
necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
Burner Cleaning
Step 1. Remove burner and inner door assembly per SERVICE PROCEDURE I, steps 3 through 4.
Step 2. Remove manifold cover from burner inner door by removing (2) ¼” hex drive screws and then sliding
manifold cover to the right. Use a stiff brush, compressed air and/or shop vacuum to remove any debris
build up from the manifold mount.
Step 3. Remove manifold brackets from burner by removing (4) ¼” hex drive screws.
¼” Hex Drive Manifold
Cover Screws
¼” Hex Drive Manifold
Bracket Screws
Manifold Cover
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ECO-MAGNUM
75/100-Gallon Atmospheric
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