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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SETBACK CONTROL
With Troubleshooting Guide
This
manual
must
conjunction with the Installation and
Operation Manual for the water heater.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of the water heater or any
other appliance.
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What to do if you smell gas:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor phone.
the gas supplier instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
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For your family comfort, safety and
convenience, it is recommended this
Setback Control be installed and
serviced by a plumbing professional.
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Summary of Contents for Bradford White 238-47808-00A
- Page 1 Service Parts ... (800) 538-2020 Warranty Department ... (800) 531-2111 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL With Troubleshooting Guide PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SETBACK CONTROL This manual conjunction with the Installation and Operation Manual for the water heater.
- Page 2 This Setback Control works with the water heater gas control. It has the capability to adjust the setpoint of the water heater during periods where little or no hot water is required for use. The Setback Control adjusts the setpoint of a water heater similarly to the way a programmable thermostat does for a furnace.
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Page 3: Important Information
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”... - Page 4 (41°C). This control may be used for the Sabbath. Please consult your local rabbi for recommended water temperatures and appropriate times for the Sabbath. Initially, the Setback Control will default all water temperatures to the setpoint on the water heater gas control.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Installing the Setback Control... 6 Remote Mounting the Setback Control... 9 Changing the Batteries ... 21 Overview of Control Display and Buttons ... 24 Display Key ... 25 Display Features ... 25 Reference Time / Water Temperature Table... 26 The Start-up Procedure ... -
Page 6: Installing The Setback Control
This section covers the installation of the Setback Control to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly, which is mounted to the water heater. The Setback Control Junction Box Assembly was already factory installed or installed as part of the Performance Package. - Page 7 Installing the Setback Control Removal of Setback Control Protective Plate Step 3: Remove the Setback Control Protective Plate from the Setback Control by pulling these components in opposite directions, as shown in Figure 3. Retain the protective plate if the Setback Control will be remote mounted.
- Page 8 Setback Control into the backplate connected to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly, as shown in Figure 5. Setback Control Powering the Water Heater and Setback Control Step 6: Plug in the water heater and the transformer to power the Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 6. Backplate Figure 5...
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Page 9: Remote Mounting The Setback Control
In the following section, the instructions detail how to Remote Mount the Setback Control. Unplug the Water Heater and Setback Control Step 1: Unplug the water heater and Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Remove the Setback Control from the Backplate Step 2: Remove the Setback Control from the backplate attached to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly. - Page 10 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Prepare the Backplate for Wiring Step 3: Loosen the (3) slotted screws on the backplate attached to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly. This is shown in Figure 9. Slotted head screws Slotted head Setback Control screwdriver Junction Box Assembly...
- Page 11 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Measure Wire for Remote Mounting Step 5: Measure and cut (3) pieces of 18 AWG wire to a sufficient length to reach from the backplate on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly to the Setback Control Protective Plate. This is shown in Figure 11.
- Page 12 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Prepare the Wires for Installation Step 7: Strip approximately ¼” of the wire’s insulation from each end of the three wires. This is shown in Figure 13. Strip Approximately ¼” from Each End of All (3) Wires Install Wire (A) –...
- Page 13 Fasten Wire (A) into its Designated Location – Backplate Step 9: Tighten the slotted screw in the top terminal location on the backplate (located on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 15. Slotted head screwdriver Install Wire (B) –...
- Page 14 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Fasten Wire (B) into its Designated Location – Backplate Step 11: Tighten the slotted screw in the middle terminal location on the backplate (located on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 17. Wire (A) Wire (B) Backplate...
- Page 15 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Fasten Wire (C) into its Designated Location – Backplate Step 13: Tighten the slotted screw in the bottom terminal location on the backplate (located on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 19. Wire (A) Wire (B) Wire (C)
- Page 16 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Install Wire (A) – Protective Plate Step 15: Using wire (A), insert one end into the top terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown in Figure 20. Wire (A) Protective Figure 20 Plate Fasten Wire (A) into its Designated Location –...
- Page 17 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Install Wire (B) – Protective Plate Step 17: Using wire (B), insert one end into the middle terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown in Figure 22. Wire (A) Wire (B) Protective Plate Figure 22 Fasten Wire (B) into its Designated Location –...
- Page 18 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Install Wire (C) – Protective Plate Step 19: Using wire (C), insert one end into the bottom terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown in Figure 24. Wire (B) Wire (C) Fasten Wire (C) into its Designated Location – Protective Plate Step 20: Tighten the slotted screw in the bottom terminal location on the Protective Plate.
- Page 19 Install Setback Control Step 21: Snap the Setback Control into the Protective Plate. Align the Setback Control to the Protective Plate, and press until it is fully seated. This is shown in Figure 26. Install Cover Plate Step 22: Snap the Setback Cover Plate onto the backplate (located on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly).
- Page 20 Remote Mounting the Setback Control Powering the Water Heater and Setback Control Step 23: Plug in the water heater and the transformer to power the Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 28. Transformer Figure 28 -20-...
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Page 21: Changing The Batteries
Control. Unplug the Water Heater and Setback Control Step 1: Unplug the water heater and Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 29. Removal of Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Cover Step 2: Remove Setback Control Junction Box Assembly cover by unscrewing the two Philips head screws holding it to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly base. -
Page 22: Changing The Batteries
Changing the Batteries Removal of Battery Holder Step 3: Remove the battery holder by depressing its top edge and pulling the holder to the right, as shown in Figure 31. Replacement of Batteries Step 4: Replace the two batteries with (2) AAA batteries. The batteries should be oriented, as shown in Figure 32. - Page 23 Figure 34. Figure 34 Powering the Water Heater and Setback Control Step 7: Plug in the water heater and transformer to power the Setback Control. This is shown in Figure Transformer Figure 35...
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Page 24: Overview Of Control Display And Buttons
Overview of Control Display and Buttons The image, below, shows the Setback Control with all of its options shown on the screen. When the Setback Control is in use, only some of these items will be shown. Estimated Hot Water Capacity Time &... -
Page 25: Display Key
Wake: the time when the water heater setpoint should be raised to an appropriate temperature for its use. Leave: the time when the water heater setpoint should be lowered when little to no hot water is needed. Return: the time when the water heater setpoint should be raised for your return and eventual need for hot water. -
Page 26: Reference Time / Water Temperature Table
Reference Time / Water Temperature Table The table, shown below, can be filled out with your schedule for future reference. -26-... -
Page 27: The Start-Up Procedure
This section covers what steps need to be performed when the Setback Control is installed on a water heater. Screen When Power is Applied Step 1: Initially, all the segments on the screen are shown when the Setback Control is powered up. - Page 28 The Start-up Procedure Locking in the Correct Hour Step 4: When the correct hour is shown, press the RIGHT (Next) button. This is shown in Figure 41. Select the Correct Minute Step 5: Using the UP (increase minute) or DOWN (decrease minute) buttons, adjust the minute until the correct minute is shown.
- Page 29 Select AM / PM Step 7: Next, the AM / PM symbol will begin to flash. Using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM. See Figure 44. Lock in AM / PM Step 8: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to proceed.
- Page 30 The Start-up Procedure Finishing the Start-up Procedure Step 10: Press the LEFT (Done) button, as shown in Figure 47. This completes the Setback Control Start-up Procedure. You will now be taken to the HOME screen. Figure 47 -30-...
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Page 31: Setting The Setback Control Schedule - Initial Set-Up
Once the Setback Control Start-up procedure has been performed, the Setback schedule must be entered. This section gives step-by-step instructions on how to enter the Setback schedule. Setting the Schedule Step 1: From the Home screen, press the RIGHT (Schedule) button, as shown in Figure 48. Select the Day Step 2: Monday is flashing initially. - Page 32 Setting the Setback Control Schedule – Initial Set-up Lock in Wake Period Start Time Step 4: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in the Wake Period start time, as shown in Figure 51. Select AM / PM Step 5: Using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM, as shown in Figure 52.
- Page 33 Select the Wake Period Water Temperature Step 7: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the desired water temperature. This is shown in Figure 54. Temperature digits are flashing Lock in Wake Period Water Temperature Step 8: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in the Wake period water temperature, as shown in Figure Select the Leave Period Start Time Step 9: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to...
- Page 34 Setting the Setback Control Schedule – Initial Set-up Lock in Leave Period Start Time Step 10: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to set the Leave start time, which is shown in Figure 57. Select AM / PM Step 11: Next, using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM, as shown in Figure 58.
- Page 35 Select the Leave Period Water Temperature Step 13: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the desired water temperature for the Leave period. This is shown in Figure 60. Temperature digits are flashing Lock in Leave Period Water Temperature Step 14: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in the Leave period water temperature, as shown in Figure 61.
- Page 36 Setting the Setback Control Schedule – Initial Set-up Lock in Return Period Start Time Step 16: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to set the Return period start time, which is shown in Figure 63. Select AM / PM Step 17: Next, using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM, as shown in Figure 64.
- Page 37 Select the Return Period Water Temperature Step 19: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Return period water temperature. This is shown in Figure 66. Temperature digits are flashing Lock the Return Period Water Temperature Step 20: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in the Return period water temperature, as shown in Figure 67.
- Page 38 Setting the Setback Control Schedule – Initial Set-up Lock the Sleep Period Start Time Step 22: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to set the Sleep period start time, which is shown in Figure 69. Select AM / PM Step 23: Next, using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM, as shown in Figure 70.
- Page 39 Select Sleep Period Water Temperature Step 25: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the desired Sleep period water temperature. This is shown in Figure 72. Temperature digits are flashing Lock in Sleep Period Water Temperature Step 26: Press the RIGHT (Next) button, as shown in Figure 73.
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Page 40: Editing The Setback Schedule
Editing the Setback Schedule If the Setback schedule needs to be modified at any point, the instructions in this section can be followed to edit the previously entered water temperatures and times. Enter Editing the Schedule Mode Step 1: From the Home screen, press the RIGHT (Schedule) button, as shown in Figure 75. Select the Day to Edit Step 2: Monday is flashing initially. - Page 41 Edit the Wake Period Start Time Step 4: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons until the wanted time is shown. This is shown in Figure 78. Hour & minutes digits are flashing Lock in the Wake Period Start Time Step 5: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock the Wake period start time for the day selected, as shown in Figure 79.
- Page 42 Editing the Setback Schedule Lock in AM / PM Step 7: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to select AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 81. Edit the Wake Period Water Temperature Step 8: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Wake period desired water temperature.
- Page 43 Editing the Setback Schedule Edit the Leave Period Start Time Step 10: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the Leave period start time. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the Wake period.
- Page 44 Editing the Setback Schedule Lock in AM / PM Step 13: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 87. Edit the Leave Period Water Temperature Step 14: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, set the Leave period desired water temperature.
- Page 45 Edit the Return Period Start Time Step 16: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the time that this period becomes active. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the Wake period.
- Page 46 Editing the Setback Schedule Lock in AM / PM Step 19: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 93. Edit the Return Period Water Temperature Step 20: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Return period desired water temperature.
- Page 47 Edit the Sleep Period Start Time Step 22: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the Sleep period start time. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the previous periods.
- Page 48 Editing the Setback Schedule Lock in AM / PM Step 25: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 99. Figure 99 Edit the Sleep Period Water Temperature Step 26: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Sleep period desired water temperature.
- Page 49 Editing the Setback Schedule Exiting the Edit Schedule Mode Step 28: When you are finished editing the Setback schedule, press the LEFT (Done) button to exit the Schedule editing mode, as shown in Figure 102. You will now return to the HOME screen. Figure 102 -49-...
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Page 50: Setting A Temporary Temperature Hold
Display of Temporary Hold Water Temperature Step 2: A temporary hold will maintain the water heater setpoint at the new setting for two hours. Then, the Setback Control will revert back to its programmed schedule. When the Setback Control is in a temporary hold, the “Hold,”... -
Page 51: Setting A Permanent Temperature Hold
Display of Permanent Hold Water Temperature Step 2: A permanent hold will maintain the water heater setpoint at the new setting indefinitely. Press the LEFT (Hold) button to establish a permanent hold. When the Setback Control is in a permanent hold, the “Hold,”... -
Page 52: Editing The Clock / Day
Editing the Clock / Day This section covers how to change the Setback Control clock, as well as the day. This may become useful when time changes for daylight savings. Enter Clock / Day Editing Mode Step 1: From the Home screen, press the LEFT (Set Clock / Day) button, as shown in Figure 109. Select Correct Hour Step 2: Using the UP (increase hour) or DOWN (decrease hour) buttons, select the correct hour. - Page 53 Select Correct Minute Step 4: Using the UP (increase minute) or DOWN (decrease minute) buttons, adjust the minute until the correct one is shown. This process is shown in Figure 112. Lock in Correct Minute Step 5: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to set the minute, which is shown in Figure 113. Select AM / PM Step 6: Using the UP (index AM / PM) or DOWN (index AM / PM) buttons, select AM / PM, as shown in Figure 114.
- Page 54 Editing the Clock / Day Lock in AM / PM Step 7: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to proceed, which is shown in Figure 115. Select Correct Day Step 8: Using the UP (increase day) or DOWN (decrease day) buttons, select the correct day. This process is shown in Figure 116.
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Page 55: Sabbath Time Period Editing
In order to comply with the Sabbath, follow the instructions in this section to modify the Setback schedule. Please consult your local rabbi for recommended water temperatures and appropriate times for the Sabbath. Enter Sabbath Time Period Editing Step 1: From the Home screen, press the RIGHT (Schedule) button, as shown in Figure 118. Select the Day to Edit Step 2: Monday is the first day that is shown flashing initially. - Page 56 Sabbath Time Period Editing Edit the Wake Period Start Time Step 4: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons until the wanted time is shown. This is shown in Figure 121. Hour &...
- Page 57 Lock in AM / PM Step 7: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 124. Edit the Wake Period Water Temperature Step 8: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Wake period desired water temperature.
- Page 58 Sabbath Time Period Editing Edit the Leave Period Start Time Step 10: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the Leave period start time. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the Wake period.
- Page 59 Lock in AM / PM Step 13: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 130. Edit Leave Period Water Temperature Step 14: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Leave period desired water temperature.
- Page 60 Sabbath Time Period Editing Edit the Return Period Start Time Step 16: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the time the Return period start time. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the Wake period.
- Page 61 Lock in AM / PM Step 19: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 136. Edit Return Period Water Temperature Step 20: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Return period desired water temperature.
- Page 62 Sabbath Time Period Editing Edit Sleep Period Start Time Step 22: Press the UP (increase time by 15 minutes) or DOWN (decrease time by 15 minutes) buttons to edit the Sleep period start time. The time increments in 15-minute intervals just as it did for the previous periods.
- Page 63 Lock in AM / PM Step 25: Press the RIGHT (Next) button to lock in AM / PM. This is shown in Figure 142. Edit the Sleep Period Water Temperature Step 26: Using the UP (increase water temperature) or DOWN (decrease water temperature) buttons, select the Sleep period desired water temperature.
- Page 64 Sabbath Time Period Editing Continuing with Sabbath Time Period Editing To edit the schedule for Saturday, return to Step 2 on page 55 and follow the same procedure. When you are finished changing the Setback schedule, press the LEFT (Done) button, as shown in Figure 145. Figure 145 -64-...
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Page 65: Diagnostic Codes
Internal gas valve fault detected. Flammable vapor sensor fault detected, see warning label. Flammable vapor sensor out of specification, possible short. Water heater tank leak detected. Leak sensor improperly installed or leak sensor resistor missing. Diagnostic Codes Gas Valve / Control Model... - Page 66 Notes -66-...
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