Mounting; Water Connections - Bradford White VR-150-(kW) Installation And Service Manual

Maintain minimum specified clearances for adequate operation. All installations must allow sufficient
space for servicing the electrical components, water pipe connections, piping and other auxiliary
equipment, as well as the appliance.

MOUNTING:

The water heater should be mounted to the floor following applicable architectural and local code
requirements or accepted standards for the specific site and model purchased. In areas prone to seismic
activity, it is recommended that the water heater be mounted to the floor according to recommended
procedures for the site. In some geographic areas, additional strapping or braces may be required, consult
local codes for specific requirements. Proper mounting will help to make the water heater less susceptible
to seismic damage.

WATER CONNECTIONS:

NOTE:
Before making any connections to the cold water inlet or hot
water outlet, insure that all piping is clean and free of material
or scale. This can usually be accomplished by "blowing out the
pipe." Any foreign material or scale entering the water heater
can adversely affect operation and performance.
NOTE:
When using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before
attaching to the threaded nipple connection provided on the
water heater. Soldering directly to the threaded connection may
harm a lining in the nipple or damage the tank lining.
Inlet and out let connections
For ease of service, install dielectric unions on the cold water
inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater. The cold water
inlet connection is located on the lower right side of the water heater. A manual shutoff valve should be
installed upstream on the cold water source as an isolation device. The hot water outlet connection is located
on the top center of the water heater. A manual shutoff valve should be installed downstream on the hot
water outlet source as an isolation device in case the water heater must be disconnected from the system.
STORAGE TANK:
This appliance uses a glass lined steel tank to store the heated water for use. The storage tank is constructed
in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements, stamped and registered with
the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. The tank is furnished with threaded
connections for cold water inlet, hot water outlet, a relief valve and a drain connection. The storage tank has
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