Bradford White RE380T6 Manual page 5

Locating The Water Heater continued-
Some models are not equipped w ith a drain valve. For those models,
install a drain tee in the cold w ater inlet as close as practical to the
w ater heater.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the
heating and breakdow n of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some
typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can
propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning
refrigerants, sw imming pool chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride,
w axes and process chemicals. These materials are corrosive at very low
concentration levels w ith little or no odor to reveal their presence.
NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO
CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT
OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE HAS OR WILL OCCUR.
DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.
This w ater heater must be located in an area w here leakage of the tank
or w ater line connections and the combination temperature and pressure
relief valve w ill not result in damage to the area adjacent to the w ater
heater or to low er floors of the structure. When such locations cannot
be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the w ater
heater. The drain pan must have a minimum length and w idth of at
least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater than the diameter of the w ater heater. The
drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from your plumbing
professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. The
piping must be pitched for proper drainage.
1. Minimum clearance to combustible material is 0 inches for the Top,
Sides, Front, and Rear of this w ater heater. How ever, it is
recommended that at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the Top, and
24 inches (61 cm) from the Front. Clearance for servicing may be
reduced dow n to minimum clearance to combustible material, but
service time and effort may be greatly increased.
2. Increase distances to provide clearances for servicing.
To comply w ith NSF requirements this w ater heater is to be:
a) Sealed to the floor w ith sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable
w ay, or
b) Installed w ith an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or
extensions that provide a minimum clearance of 6'' beneath the
w ater heater.
Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.
CLEARANCES
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