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Bradford White MII Series User Manual

Bradford White MII Series
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Manual 238-47174-00B
SERVICE
MANUAL
Troubleshooting Guide
and Instructions for Service
(To be performed ONLY by
qualified service providers)
Models Covered
by This Manual:
MII50(A)-*-**-(SF,CF,SCF)-***
MII80(A)-*-**-(SF,CF,SCF)-***
MII120(A)-*-**-(SF,CF,SCF)-***
*Denotes kW Rating
**Denotes Warranty Years
***Denotes Wiring Code
IMMERSION AND SURFACE MOUNTED
THERMOSTAT MODELS
COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC ENERGY SAVER
WATER HEATER
MII SERIES
®
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Bradford White MII Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBradford White
ModelMII Series
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Tools

Essential tools required for servicing electric water heaters.

General Information

Model Number Coding

Explains the coding system used in model numbers for identification.

Surface Mounted Thermostats

Describes surface mounted thermostat type control options.

Immersion Thermostat (Contactor Models)

Describes immersion thermostat type control option for contactor models.

Contactor Models General Controls Layout

Diagram illustrating the control layout for contactor models.

Surface Mounted Thermostat Models General Controls Layout

Diagram showing control layout for surface mounted thermostat models.

600V Surface Thermostat (w/Contactors) Models General Controls Layout

Control layout diagram for 600V surface thermostat models with contactors.

Surface Mounted Thermostats Description

Details on how surface mounted thermostats function and are mounted.

Immersion Style Thermostat Control

Explanation of immersion style thermostat operation for contactor models.

Immersion Style High Limit (ECO) Control

Description of the immersion style high limit (ECO) control function.

Surface Mounted Thermostats (w/Contactors) for 600V Models

Explanation of 600V models using surface mounted thermostats and contactors.

Contactor Operation

How contactors operate in response to thermostat calls for heat.

Direct Immersion Heating Element

Details on the direct immersion screw-in type heating element.

Commonly Used Formulas

Formulas relevant to electrical calculations for water heaters.

Common Service Wire Configurations

Diagrams illustrating common service wire configurations for heaters.

Full Load Current Amps

Table of full load current amps for various voltage and kW ratings.

Sequence of Operation

Immersion Thermostat (Contactor Models)

Step-by-step sequence of operation for immersion thermostat models.

Surface Mounted Thermostats

Step-by-step sequence of operation for surface mounted thermostat models.

600V Surface Mounted Thermostats (w/Contactors)

Sequence of operation for 600V models with surface mounted thermostats.

Troubleshooting

Common Heating Element Failures

Identifies common causes of heating element failure.

Quick Step Plan to Hot Water

A rapid guide for diagnosing and resolving hot water issues.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-I Heating Element Testing

Test for Open or Burned Out Element

Procedure to test heating elements for open circuits.

Test For Grounded Heating Element

Procedure to test heating elements for short circuits to ground.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-II Line Voltage Testing

Single Phase Line Voltage Testing

Method for testing line voltage on single-phase circuits.

Three Phase Line Voltage Testing

Method for testing line voltage on three-phase circuits.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-III Fuse Testing

Fuse Testing Procedure

Steps to test fuses for continuity and proper operation.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IV High Limit (ECO) Testing

High Limit Control (ECO) Testing for Surface Thermostat models (not including 600V)

Testing the High Limit (ECO) control on surface thermostat models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-V High Limit (ECO) Testing

High Limit Control (ECO) Testing for 600V Surface Thermostat Models

Testing the High Limit (ECO) control on 600V surface thermostat models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VI High Limit (ECO) Testing

High Limit Control (ECO) Testing for Contactor Models

Procedure for testing the High Limit (ECO) control in contactor models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VII Thermostat Testing

Surface Mounted Thermostat Operation Testing

Procedure to test the operation of surface mounted thermostats.

Water Temperature In Tank Is Above Thermostat Setting

Testing thermostat operation when water temp is above setting.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VIII Thermostat Testing

600V Surface Mounted Thermostat Models Operation Testing

Testing the operation of 600V surface mounted thermostats.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IX Thermostat Testing

Immersion Thermostat Operation Testing

Testing the operation of immersion thermostats.

Thermostat Control Continuity Testing

Procedure to test thermostat control continuity.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-X Contactor Testing

Contactor Operation Testing

General procedure for testing contactor operation.

Contactor Operating Coils

Information on contactor operating coils and their color codes.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-X Contactor Testing (continued)

Contactor Operation Testing (continued)

Further steps for testing contactor operation.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XI Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Surface Mounted Thermostat Removal

Steps for removing surface mounted thermostats.

Surface Mounted Thermostat Replacement

Steps for installing new surface mounted thermostats.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XII Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Immersion Thermostat Removal & Replacement

Procedure for removing and replacing immersion thermostats.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XIII Removal and Replacement

Contactor Model High Limit (ECO) Control Removal and Replacement

Steps for removing and replacing the ECO control in contactor models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XIV Removal and Replacement

600V Surface Thermostat Model High Limit (ECO) Control Removal and Replacement

Procedure for removing and replacing the ECO control in 600V models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XV Heating Element Removal and Replacement

Heating Element Removal

Steps for removing heating elements from the water heater.

Heating Element Replacement

Procedure for installing new heating elements.

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XVI Anode Inspection and Replacement

Anode Inspection and Replacement

Procedure for inspecting and replacing the anode rod.

Generic Parts List

Terminal Blocks

List and illustration of terminal block components.

Fuse Blocks

List and illustration of fuse block components.

Contactors

List and illustration of contactor components.

Fuses

List and illustration of fuse types.

Ground Lugs

List and illustration of ground lug components.

Contactor Coils

List and illustration of contactor coil components.

Transformer (600V ONLY)

List and illustration of the 600V transformer.

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