Bradford-White Corp Light Duty Electric Voltage and Wattage Conversion user manual

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Light Duty Commercial Electric
Voltage and Wattage Conversion Instructions
Conversion to be performed by a Qualified Service Person only.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. recognizes this procedure as herein presented and no deviation from these
instructions are allowed.
LDWH-6U
LDWH-12U
LDWH-20L
LDWH-30L
LD-20L LD-50L
LD-6U LD-15U
LD-30L LD-50S
LD-10U LD-20U
LD-30R LD-65R
LD-12U LD-30U
LD-40L LD-80R
LD-12UT
LD-40S LD-120R
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The conversion procedure outlined in the instruction manual is to be executed only by Qualified Service Personnel. Read these instructions first before proceeding with the conversion. The purpose of this instruction manual is to instruct about the changing of wattage and voltage for Light Duty Commercial Electric water heaters manufactured by Bradford White Corporation. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. recognizes this procedure as herein presented and no deviation from these instructions are allo

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Element(s) Removal: 1. Turn off electrical power to water heater, DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE. Remove 2. Drain water heater. screw 3. Remove element access cover(s). Element access cover 4. Remove Insulation. Remove insulation 5. Remove thermostat(s) protector. Remove thermostat protector Page 3 of 5

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6. Disconnect wire leads from element(s) terminal block. Element terminal block Disconnect wire leads from element terminal block 7. Remove element(s) from tank using 1½" deep well socket or wrench. Unscrew element(s) counter-clockwise to remove from tank. Unscrew element(s) counter-clockwise to remove from tank Element(s) Installation: 8. Check element terminal block for proper electrical rating. Note: Some elements have a dual rating, so be sure to check all surfaces on element terminal block

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9. Apply new gasket(s) to new element(s) from conversion kit. Note: Make sure gasket is seated flat against element flange without rolls or gaps. Gasket Element flange 10. Thread new element(s) clockwise into tank. Tighten element(s) with a 1 ½" deep well socket or wrench. Do not over tighten. Over-tightening may damage gasket. Note: Clean any debris from element(s) fitting to tank. Lubricate element(s) threads as needed with thread lubricant. Thread 11. Be sure tank is filled with water and