Bradford White UPDX2-75T6FRN - Manual (Page 36)

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UPDX Series
Step 1. Position gas control power switch to the “OFF” position
and unplug water heater from wall outlet.
Step 2. Turn off cold water supply to water heater. Connect
hose to drain valve of water heater and route to an
open drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent
water heater for draining. Open drain valve of water
heater and allow water heater to drain to a point
below the outlet connection nipple.
Step 3. Disconnect outlet nipple from plumbing system.
Step 4 With an appropriate tool such as a pipe wrench,
remove outlet nipple/anode from the water heater.
Use caution not to damage pipe threads.
Step 5. Visually inspect outlet nipple/anode. 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.
Step 6. Upon completion of inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall outlet nipple/anode into water
heater. Connect nipple to plumbing system, resume water supply and refill 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.
Anode Inspection and Replacement
WARNING
Water Heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following
steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
Gas Control shown in the
“OFF” Position
UPDX SERVICE PROCEDURE XIII
Anode
Inspection and Replacement
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