Burner Flame Check - Bradford White RG1D Installation & Operation Instructions

General Operation continued-
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within
five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140F (60
against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the
water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by
mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A licensed plumbing
professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted.
Note: This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to
prevent overheating. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the water heater, and
call a qualified service technician.
Note: Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, condensate
will form on the cool tank surface and drops of water will fall on the hot
burner and combustion chamber surfaces producing a "sizzling" noise.
Condensation is normal and does not indicate a leak. It will disappear
when the tank becomes heated.

Burner Flame Check

Steel Burner: These models are equipped with self-adjusting air mixture and
do not have an adjustable air shutter. At periodic intervals, a visual check of
the main burner and pilot flames should be made to determine if they are
burning properly. The main burner flame should light smoothly from the pilot.
The burner flame should be soft and undefined. After five minutes of burner
operation the burner face should be glowing orange and emitting an orange
flame.
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