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The Bradford White
DEFENDER
Safety System
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Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Water Heaters
Table of Contents
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Service
Procedure
Introduction………………………………………………………………………… …...4
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Troubleshooting Charts…………………………………………………………….…...6
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Inner Door Gasket Removal, Inspection, and Replacement………………………..12
RG-I
Thermocouple/Thermopile Testing and Replacement………………………….…..15
RG-II
Pilot Assembly Inspection Cleaning and Replacement……………………………..18
RG-III
Piezo Igniter, Electrode Testing and Replacement……………………………..…..19
RG-IV
White Rodgers Mechanical Gas Valve Testing and Replacement…………….…..20
RG-V
Electronic Gas Control Testing, Disassembly, and Replacement…………………..25
RG-VI
Burner Operation Inspection, Adjustment, Cleaning, and Replacement…………..35
RG-VII
Resettable Thermal Switch Testing and Replacement………………………..….…..37
RG-VIII
ScreenLok
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Flame Arrestor Cleaning………………………………………………..39
RG-IX
Diptube and Anode Inspection and Replacement……………………………….…..40
RG-X
Parts Diagram……………………………………………………………………….…..42
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Notes………..…………………………………………………………………………...43
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