Bradford White EFTM Installation & Operating Manual page 7

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TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE –
Keep clear of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve discharge line outlet. The
discharge may be hot enough to cause scald injury. The water is under pressure and may splash.
For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective
equipment required by local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief
valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements of the Standard for Relief
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 and the
Standard CAN1-4.4 Temperature, Pressure, Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves and Vacuum
Relief Valves.
maximum set pressure not to exceed the maximum working pressure of the water heater. The
combination temperature and pressure relief valve rating must not be less than the hourly rating of th
water heater
Install the combination temperatu
this pu rpose on the water heater.
Note: Some models may already be equipped or supplied with an installed combination temperature
and pressure relief valve. Verify that the combination temperature and pressure relief valve complies
with local codes. If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve does not comply
co de , replace it with one that does. Follow the installation instructions above on this page s
Install a discharge line so that water discharged from the combination temperature and pressure relief
valve will exit within six (6) inches (15.2 cm) above, or any distance below the structural floor and
cannot contact any live electrical part. The discharge line is to be installed to allow for complete
drainage of both the combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the discharge line. The
discharge opening must not be subjected to blockage or freezing. DO NOT thread, plug or cap the
discharge line. It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.0 cm) be provided
on the side of the w
pressure relief valve.
D o no t place a valve between the combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the
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CONDENSATE DRAIN - The water heater should either be raised several inches above the floor on a concrete slab or use
a low profile condensate pump to allow free drainage of condensate from the elbow drain fitting. This water heater is a
condensing type unit and requires a drain to be located in close proximity to allow the condensate to drain safely. The
condensate drains from the unit at the exhaust elbow located near the bottom of the unit. The preferred connection to the
drain fitting is to use a ¾" PVC elbow sealed with silicone over the outside of the drain outlet and use ¾" PVC for the drain
trap and condensate line to a drain. Use a thick bead of silicone caulk over the outside of the drain outlet connection before
assembling the elbow. This is preferred over using the threaded tap because the larger drain line will drain more freely and
if too much force is applied to the plastic threads, the fitting may crack and cause a leak. Make sure the condensate drain
line slopes down, away from the water heater at least 1/8" per foot toward the drain. The condensate drain pipe must not be
routed through an area subject to below freezing temperatures. The condensate build-up will block the exhaust outlet,
which will cause improper operation. Refer to Figure 2 for the proper connection of a PVC elbow to the drain outlet and a
condensate trap.
WARNING
The combination temperature and pressure relief valve must be marked with a
re and pressure relief valve into the opening provided and marked for
ater heater for servicing and maintenance of the combination temperature and
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with local