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Bradford White Brute Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Operation Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician,
qualified in hot water boiler and heater installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation
could create carbon monoxide gas in flue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or
death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas
supplier.
Outdoor models
BNTH & BNTV
Indoor models
Sizes 285 – 850 MBTU/h
BNTH
Sizes 150 – 850 MBTU/h
BNTV
WARNING
Installation and Operation
Instructions for
Brute
TM
with Touchscreen Display
Modulating Boilers and
Volume Water Heaters
Sizes 150 – 850 MBTU/h
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous de bien suivres les instructions
données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d'incendie ou d'explosion
ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute
blessure ou la mort.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni
d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareils.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones dansle bâtiment où vous
vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
gaz, appelez le sservice des incendies.
L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par
un installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou
par le fournisseur de gaz.
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Document 1344C Installation and Operation Instructions for Brute with Touchscreen Display Modulating Boilers and Volume Water Heaters Outdoor models Sizes 150 – 850 MBTU/h BNTH & BNTV Indoor models Sizes 285 – 850 MBTU/h BNTH Sizes 150 – 850 MBTU/h...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RADFORD HITE Table of Contents Section 1 - Section 6A - General Information Water Connections - BNTH Boiler 6A.1 BNTH System Piping: Hot Supply Introduction ............1 Connections ............ 26 1.2 Model Identification ........... 1 6A.2 BNTH Cold Water Make-Up ......26 1.3 Appliance Overview ........2-7 6A.3 Condensate Drain ........... 27 Dimensions, Indoor Models ......
  • Page 3 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Section 8 - Section 9 - Using the Touch Screen First Start Up and Adjustment 8.1 The Touch Screen ........45 9.1 Filling the Boiler System ......... 69 8.2 Using the Touch Screen ........ 45 9.2 First Operation ..........69 8.3...
  • Page 4 RADFORD HITE...

  • Page 5: General Information

    J = CSD-1, FM, GAP, IL Code (size 500-850 only) Brute is protected against over pressurization. A pressure STANDARD (Canada) relief valve is included with each Brute. Some Brutes may CSD-1 (Canada) require that the PRV be installed prior to filling the system. OUTDOOR...

  • Page 6: Appliance Overview

    See Figure 1 through Figure 11. Both variations of the Brute have the On/Off switch on the outside of the unit. Both units have the Rating Plate on the outside panel to the right.
  • Page 7 Page 3 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS CONNECTION EXHAUST WATER OUTLET VENT AIR INLET WATER INLET RATING PLATE Indoor 150 MBH CONDENSATE TRAP OUTLET (Trap is built-in) For piping dimensions/ locations for all Indoor units, See Table 1 on page 8 Figure 2. Connection piping is on TOP for ALL Indoor Sizes EXHAUST...
  • Page 8 Page 4 RADFORD HITE EXHAUST VENT CONNECTION PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE GAS CONNECTION WATER INLET WATER OUTLET AIR INLET CONNECTION TOUCHSCREEN AIR PRESSURE SWITCH ON / OFF SWITCH DRAIN VALVE HEAT EXCHANGER GAS VALVE AIR TRANSITION CONDENSATE TRAP AIR/ GAS BLOWER VENTURI Figure 4.
  • Page 9 Page 5 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS EXHAUST VENT CONNECTION WATER INLET PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WATER OUTLET GAS CONNECTION TOUCHSCREEN AIR INLET CONNECTION ON / OFF SWITCH HEAT EXCHANGER MANUAL SHUTOFF DRAIN VALVE GAS VALVE CONDENSATE TRAP...
  • Page 10 Page 6 RADFORD HITE EXHAUST VENT CONNECTION WATER INLET GAS CONNECTION WATER OUTLET PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AIR INLET CONNECTION TOUCHSCREEN AIR PRESSURE SWITCH ON / OFF SWITCH DRAIN VALVE MANUAL SHUTOFF GAS VALVE CONDENSATE TRAP HEAT EXCHANGER AIR/ GAS BLOWER GAS VALVE VENTURI MANUAL SHUTOFF...
  • Page 11 Page 7 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS GAS CONNECTION AIR INLET WATER OUTLET WATER INLET EXHAUST VENT RATING PLATE CONDENSATE TRAP OUTLET Indoor 850 MBH (Trap is built-in) For piping dimensiona/locations for all CONNECTION Indoor units, See Table 1 on page 8 Figure 10. Connection piping is on TOP for ALL Indoor Sizes EXHAUST VENT...

  • Page 12: Dimensions, Indoor Models

    18¾ 48 8¼ 21 (both) Table 1. Dimension Drawing, Indoor Sizes 150-850 Dimensions are nominal and are shown in inches, cm. Brute is shipped with adapters for the air and vent that accept standard pipe of the proper size and type. AIR INLET VENT (length) SIZE 19½...
  • Page 13 Page 9 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 500 MBH (22) All Indoor Brutes have a very similiar component design with piping dimensions/locations that increase as the unit size increases. Water and gas piping is always on the left side of the unit.

  • Page 14: Dimensions, Outdoor Models

    5-3/4" 14.6 Table 2. Dimension Drawing, OUTDOOR Sizes 150-850 Dimensions are nominal and are shown in inches, cm. Brute is shipped with adapters for the air and vent that accept standard pipe of the proper size and type. For Water Connection Pipe Sizes, See “Table 14.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    BACK VIEW 1.6 Warranty the serial number and model (this information can be Bradford White Brute appliances are covered by a found on the rating plate), installation date, and name limited warranty. The owner should complete the of the installer. Shipping costs are not included in the warranty registration at www.BradfordWhite.com.

  • Page 16: Installation Kit

    1.7 The Installation Kit ( installation parts box listed in Figure 12 and Figure 13. The Indoor Brute is shipped in a single crate with the Installation Kit. Additional parts may be packed inside the unit. Check the contents of the Installation Kit with the items...
  • Page 17 Page 13 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS The OUTDOOR Model Installation Kits, in addition to what is shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13, will include: Vent Pipe Extender, Pipe Adapter, Bird Screen, Some Class IV venting...

  • Page 18: Locating The Appliance

    Installations in Canada require exhaust vent pipe that is certified to The Outdoor Brute must be installed at least 10 ft (the vent ULC S636. pipe) from any door or window. The exhaust vent shall not be Intake (air) pipe must be PVC or CPVC that complies with ANSI/ASTM D1785 under any overhang or roof.

  • Page 19: Venting And Combustion Air

    “x”, “xx”, and “xxxx” refer to variations in nominal size. See manufacturer’s catalog for a particular application. 3.2 Combustion Air A Brute unit can take combustion air from the space in which Brute boilers and water heaters must have provisions for...
  • Page 20 Page 16 RADFORD HITE Combustion Air From Room of all equipment in the enclosure. When communicating to the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall In the United States, the most common requirements specify have a minimum free area of not less than 1 square inch per that the space shall communicate with the outdoors in 2000 Btu/hr (1100 square mm/kW) of total input rating of all accordance with method 1 or 2, which follow.

  • Page 21: Venting

    NOTE: The vent pipe must pitch upward, toward the vent terminal, not less than 1/4” per foot, so that condensate will run back to the Brute and drain out thru the condensate Failure to use the appropriate vent material, installation trap.
  • Page 22 This flue gas sampling port must be installed near the flue connection of the Brute unit: within 2 feet of the Venting Requirements Unique to Canada flue connection. There is no flue gas sampling port internal...
  • Page 23 The tee’d vent termination offers greater to flow back into the Brute unit and not collect anywhere in protection from wind related operating issues.

  • Page 24: Locating Vent & Combustion Air Terminals

    The vent terminal carbon monoxide detector with an alarm be installed. included with the Brute can be used in both vertical and horizontal applications. When the combustion air is taken 2. Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors...
  • Page 25 Page 21 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS *When vent terminal is less than 10 feet (3m) horizontally from a forced air inlet, the terminal must be at least 3 feet (0.9m) above the air inlet. (US only) U.S. Installations (see note 1)
  • Page 26 Page 22 RADFORD HITE 150-285 Figure 23. Minimum Venting Distance...

  • Page 27: Common Vent Test

    NOTE: This section does not describe a method for REMARQUE : Lorsqu’une chaudière existante est common venting Brute units. It describes what must supprimée d’un système de ventilation commun, le système be done when a unit is removed from a common vent de ventilation commun est susceptible d’être trop grande...

  • Page 28: Gas Supply And Piping

    Verify that the appliance is fitted for the proper type of pressure is between 4 and 13 in W.C. before starting boiler. gas by checking the rating plate. Brute will function properly without the use of high altitude modification Table 8. To Size Your Piping at elevations up to 10,000 feet (3050 m).

  • Page 29: Pump Requirements

    Page 25 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Section 5 - PUMP REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Brute Boiler Flow and Head Requirements - BNTH TEMPERATURE RISE IN °F 20°F 25°F 30°F 35°F 40°F FLOW H/L FLOW H/L FLOW H/L FLOW H/L FLOW H/L SIZE 150 14.3 28.5...

  • Page 30: Section 6A

    Section 6B covers BNTV models, through Figure 30 which are designed exclusively for “volume Brute BNTH models 150-500 can also be ordered with or water” domestic hot water applications. Refer without a pump included. to the proper section for instructions on Brute MUST be piped in a primary-secondary fashion (using installing and piping your product.

  • Page 31: Condensate Drain

    6A.6 Recognized Chemicals The following manufacturers offer glycols, inhibitors, and WARNING anti foamants that are suitable for use in the Brute. Please Glycol must not be used in domestic hot water refer to the manufacturers instructions for proper selection and applications. Refer to Section 6B.4 for instructions on application.
  • Page 32 Page 28 RADFORD HITE Brute Figure 24. Hydronic Piping — Single Boiler, Zoning with Circulators...
  • Page 33 Page 29 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Brute Figure 25. H ydronic Piping — S ingle Boiler, Low Temp Radiant Space Heating Using Low Loss Header and Zone Valves...
  • Page 34 Page 30 RADFORD HITE Figure 26. Hydronic Piping — Multiple Boilers, Zoning with Circulators Brute Brute Brute Brute Figure 27. Hydronic Piping — Multiple Boilers with Indirect DHW Tank Piped from System Loop...
  • Page 35 Page 31 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Brute Brute Brute Brute Figure 28. Hydronic Piping — Multiple Boilers, Reverse Return, Multi-Temp Zones, Zoning with Circulators...
  • Page 36 Page 32 RADFORD HITE Figure 29. Hydronic Piping — Heating Zones with Indirect DHW Tank Piped with Zone Pumps The indirect DHW tank is piped directly off of the boiler. The boiler pump must shut down during DHW operation.
  • Page 37 Page 33 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Figure 30. Hydronic Piping, Multiple Boilers with Indirect DHW Off of One Boiler The boiler pump must shut down during DHW operation.

  • Page 38: Section 6B

    Refer to shutoff valves where needed or as required by code. Table 14 on page 26 for the connection pipe Brute 150-500 can be ordered with pumps. Whether the sizes required. factory pumps or other pumps are installed, the piping should be installed such that the pump supplies flow to the heater it 6B.1 BNTV Water Quality...

  • Page 39: Condensate Drain

    6B.5 Freeze Protection Brutes are certified for outdoor use but they should not be subjected to A condensate drain trap is built into the Brute unit. freezing temperatures. In an event such as power outage, component Connect a 3/4” PVC pipe between the drain connection and...
  • Page 40 Page 36 RADFORD HITE NOTES: 1. Optional CWMU & Recirc. line location. 2. Locate BNTV DHW sensor or remote aquastat well in lower 1/3 of tank. 3. Back flow preventer may be required - check local codes. 4. Thermal expansion tank may be required - check local codes.

  • Page 41: Installation Warnings

    V.S.P.C. will operate the boiler pump at maximum flow during boiler startup to ensure stable operation is The Brute unit does not recognize 4mA as a call for reached before introducing variable water flow. This heat. If the call for heat is not connected between the key feature keeps the boiler’s combustion and variable...
  • Page 42 Page 38 RADFORD HITE Figure 35. Power & Control Panel Layout BOILER PUMP CONNECTIONS RATINGS SIZES VOLTS PHASE AMPS (Boiler, System Pump and DHW Pump Connections) 199–850 Single 115V – Maximum 1HP No Pump or 7.4A max 199-500 Less 115V – Maximum 1HP With Pump Single than or 7.4A max Minimum 15A circuit required...

  • Page 43: Hydronic Heating Using External Mod

    Hydronic Heating Using External Modulation Control About External Control - When the Brute is used for hydronic heating with external modulation control, a call for heat must be supplied to the “T-T or Interlock” terminal. Once the call is supplied the control starts the Boiler and System pumps and begins the ignition process.

  • Page 44: Lead Lag Connections

    7.6 Lead Lag Connections Lead Boiler Brute boilers can be connected in a Lead Lag series up to a total of 8 controllers. One as the Lead control and 7 more as the following controllers. See Figure 36. For general info and menu set-up for Lead Lag using your Brute Touchscreen, See Section 8, page 56 ‘About Lead Lag’.

  • Page 45: Building Automation Systems Connections

    TO CASCADING TO CASCADING UNITS 3 THRU 8 UNITS 3 THRU 8 7.7 Building Automation System Connections Brute boilers can be controlled and monitored through the included Modbus ports. Gateway Control (H2354400 Doc# 4236). Connect the 4-20mA signal from an external control or building automation system to terminal block 7 (TB7) in the control panel.

  • Page 46: System Wiring Diagram

    Page 42 RADFORD HITE 7.8 System Wiring Diagram OPTIONAL SWITCH USED ON SOME MODELS. IF SWITCH IS NOT INSTALLED IN TO J4-10 THIS LOCATION. THE TERMINAL JUMPER VALVE SHOULD BE IN PLACE OR/WH COMMON PRESSURE SWITCH "HOT" TO TB1 PIN2 GY/R GY/BL TO TB2 PIN2 TO J6-2 SAFETY...
  • Page 47 Page 43 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS DISPLAY TOUCH-SCREEN COM 2 COM 1 OPTIONAL SWITCH USED ON SOME MODELS. IF SWITCH BL/GN TO TB3-1 IS NOT INSTALLED IN TO TB4-1 THIS LOCATION. THE Y/GN PRESSURE TERMINAL JUMPER...

  • Page 48: Ladder Diagram

    Page 44 RADFORD HITE 7.9 Ladder Diagram Figure 38. Ladder Diagram...

  • Page 49: Using The Touch Screen

    Anti short cycle, fan speed transitions, etc. The Touch Screen is located front and center on the Brute and allows you to navigate into all of the Figure 40. Boiler Status Colors functionality and control that is available to setup and customize your heating and/or hotwater system.

  • Page 50: Login (Required For Some Parameters)

    Page 46 RADFORD HITE Screen Menu Icons (For some special safety-related functions, besides entering the correct password, the system will ask you to go through an additional “verification” process. For more information, see the section on “Configuration.”) When a password is necessary, the system will present the keyboard screen.

  • Page 51: Verification Process For Safety-Related Parameters

    Page 47 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Each time you press a key, the system will respond to login before you make a change. (For more with a beep. If you are entering a password, an information on logging in, see Section 8.2.)

  • Page 52: Checking Individual Parameters

    Page 48 RADFORD HITE 8.5 Checking Individual Parameters From the ‘Home’ screen (Menu 9), press the icon for the controller. Menu 7. Safety Parameter Confirmation For each group, check the list carefully. Press Yes if all of the parameters in the group have Menu 9. ‘Home’ screen been entered correctly.

  • Page 53: Setting The Date And Time

    Page 49 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Setting the Date and Time on the System Display The display includes an internal clock, which keeps track of the date and time. This setting is important, because log entries for Lockouts and Alerts include time listings.

  • Page 54: The Configuration Menu

    Page 50 RADFORD HITE 8.7 The Configuration Menu is the gateway to the parameters that the factory, the installer, or the end user will need in order to setup, service, maintain, or adjust the unit. 8.7.1 There are eighteen (18) items in the Configuration 8.7.2 Menu that can be viewed.

  • Page 55: The Configuration Sub-Menus (All 18)

    See Menu 19. The three sub-menus are ‘Central Heat’, ‘Setpoint’, and ‘Modulation’. When using the Brute for hydronic heating, a call for To set up 4-20 mA Setpoint, you will need to go into the ‘Setpoint’ sub-menu first and change the heat must be supplied to the “T-T”...

  • Page 56: Outdoor Reset Configuration

    Page 52 RADFORD HITE 8.7.3 Outdoor Reset Configuration Choose S2 (J8-6) 4-20 mA, then press OK At this sub-menu, confirm that Central Heat is Enabled. Next, press onto the Maximum Outdoor Temperature, Minimum Outdoor Temperature, and Low Water Menu 20. CH Setpoint source Temperature to get to each and adjusting their setpoints in those sub-menus.

  • Page 57: Demand Priority Configuration

    From this sub-menu the installer has the ability to adjust the range of modulation for the CH, and DHW demands. Brute is designed with a 5:1 turn down ratio. Any change to the minimum and maximum modulation rates will affect the overall ratio of the boiler. The installer level password will allow changes to these parameters.

  • Page 58: Statistics Configuration

    Pump Cycles. This sub-menu is ‘Read-Only’ 8.7.10 High Limits Frost protection will assist in keeping the Brute from freezing when the unit is not able to fire, but is still able to run the pumps. The frost overrun time can be changed on this screen.

  • Page 59: Fan Configuration

    To set a fixed RPM at which the fan should ramp up or down, adjust the Speed up ramp or Speed down ramp respectively. 8.7.16 Sensor Configuration The outdoor temperature can be read from the outdoor sensor that is shipped with the Brute.

  • Page 60: About Lead Lag

    This could lead to property damage, an installation with the Lead Lag Maximum of personal injury or death. eight Brute (150-850 MBH) boilers. The boiler controllers are connected in a “daisy chain” using a Modbus connection. • When the Run sequence is initiated, the boiler with the least amount of runtime will fire.
  • Page 61 Page 57 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Touch Screen Lead Lag Addr Addr Addr Addr Addr Addr Addr Addr Master Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3 Boiler 4 Boiler 5 Boiler 6 Boiler 7 Boiler 8 Figure 43.

  • Page 62: Lead Lag Follower Configuration

    Page 58 RADFORD HITE 8.7.17 Lead Lag Follower Configuration Note: The system sensor and outdoor sensor will need to be wired to the Master boiler only. The input from these sensors is used by the Master control to control the modulation rate of all the operating boilers it is connected to.
  • Page 63 Page 59 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 8.7.17 Lead Lag Follower Config (continued) Return to the configuration menu by pressing the Then you will need to confirm that the Follower Back arrow. Next, you will need to confirm that the configuration is Enabled.

  • Page 64: Lead Lag Leader Configuration

    Page 60 RADFORD HITE 8.7.18 Lead Lag Leader Configuration Wiring Connections for Lead Lag - The controller in each boiler includes two wiring terminals for the Modbus system, labeled “MB1” and “MB2.” MB1 has the wiring connections to the User Interface display on each unit, and MB2 is used to communicate with the other boilers in the Lead Lag system.
  • Page 65 Page 61 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 8.7.18 Lead Lag Leader Config (continued) With the Master Control now Enable, press the setting From the ‘Warm Weather Shutdown’ screen, adjust the box labeled ‘CH setpoint’. Here you can adjust the setpoint.
  • Page 66 Page 62 RADFORD HITE 8.7.18 Lead Lag Leader Config (continued) Note: In the Lead Lag Follower Sub-Menu, Identify Press ‘Disabled’’ each control (including the Lead Lag Master) as a Follower by turning on ‘Follower Enable. From the Status Summary Screen, press the ‘Configure’ button. Choose ‘Enable Follower for built-in Lead Lag Master’...

  • Page 67: Configure For A Building Automation System

    HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 8.8 Configure for a Building Automation System Brute boilers can be controlled and monitored through the included Modbus ports. If communication protocols are desired, Bradford White offers the Gateway Control to allow BACnet, LON, and other communications protocols.

  • Page 68: Combustion Setup

    Page 64 RADFORD HITE 8.9 – Combustion Setup In this section, we will explain how to adjust the gas valve so the unit will run efficiently at both the High Fire and Low Fire conditions. Required tools: Screwdrivers, Torx bits, Allen Wrench Set, Combustion Analyzer WARNING Improper adjustment may lead to poor combustion quality, increasing the amount of carbon monoxide...
  • Page 69 Low-Fire CO2. Press ‘Stop Test’ when done. 12. Repeat steps 6 through 11 a few times to confirm that both Hi-Fire and Low-Fire are within the acceptable levels for your Brute. See Figure 47 thru Figure 49. 8. Press ‘Maximum Modulation’.

  • Page 70: Adjusting Co2

    Page 66 RADFORD HITE 8.10 – Adjusting CO The Brute uses 3 different gas valves depending on the the size of the model. All of them have a Hi-Fire and Low-Fire adjustment. See page 66 for models 150-285, See page 67 for models 399-500, and See page 68 for models 600-850.
  • Page 71 Always be patient with your combustion analyzer when making adjustments to the valve at both Hi-Fire and Low-Fire. Mbtu Figure 48. Brute Gas Valve 399 - 500 GAS TYPE HIGH FIRE, CO LOW FIRE, CO MANIFOLD PRESSURE Natural 8.8 to 9.0%...
  • Page 72 Inlet gas pressure High re CO adjustment (under cap) Page 68 RADFORD HITE pressure The Gas Valve in the 600 is at the front of Low re CO the unit and can be reached after the front adjustment panel is pulled forward and then off. Outlet gas pressure 750, 850...

  • Page 73: First Start Up And Adjustment

    Step 4. Note - There is an air bleed located on the left side of Brute unit, on top of the water manifold. Important Note: The installer is responsible for identifying to the owner/operator the location of all To remove all air from the heat exchanger, cycle the emergency shutoff devices.

  • Page 74: Shutting Down The Bruteunit

    Close all manual gas valves. If the unit has the optional gas pressure switches, the If you think the Brute unit might freeze, drain it. All low pressure gas switch will need to be reset. water must be removed from the heat exchanger, or damage from freezing may occur.

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    10.1 System Maintenance Component Description Do the following once every 6 months. Use only genuine Bradford White replacement parts. On Outdoor models only as needed per air quality, remove and inspect the air filter. Clean with soapy water The gas and electric controls in the unit are engineered if needed.
  • Page 76 Check the appliance setup according to Section 9. Appliance Control Ignitor Assembly The Brute unit has an integrated control that incorporates The ignitor assembly is a two rod system that consists of a manual reset high limit control, operating temperature control, ground rod and a spark rod (See Figure 47). To remove the...
  • Page 77 The transformer is sized to provide power for the Brute unit only, and should not be used to supply power to additional field devices. If additional loads are NOTE: The Warranty does not cover damage caused...

  • Page 78: Battery Back Up For Date And Time

    14”. 10.4 Gas Conversion Brute units can easily be converted from natural to propane gas or from propane to natural gas in the field. Some units require the addition of a gas orifice along with proper gas valve adjustment.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Page 75 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Section 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Lockout will appear in an orange bar across the bottom of the screen. If you tap the orange bar, 11.1 Lockouts, Holds, and Alerts the system will present more information about The control system responds to three kinds of the Lockout.
  • Page 80 Page 76 RADFORD HITE If you choose ‘LOCKOUTS’, this menu will appear. 3. Press the long Yellow Alert or Yellow Lockout Bar (the long bar will be a long Grey ‘History’ Bar if not currently in Alert or Lockout). Menu 5. Lockout History Menu 3.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Table

    Page 77 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 11.2 Troubleshooting Table This table includes a listing of the fault codes that may be displayed. Some of these can be corrected by changing a parameter, while other conditions are more complicated, and will require a service technician.
  • Page 82 Page 78 RADFORD HITE Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold Internal fault: Safety relay test failed due to safety relay OFF Internal fault: Safety relay test failed due to safety Internal fault relay not OFF 1. Reset module Internal fault: 2.
  • Page 83 Page 79 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold Modulation fault Internal sub-system fault. 1. Review alert messages for possible trends. 2. Correct possible problems. Pump fault Internal sub-system fault. 1. Review alert messages for possible trends.
  • Page 84 Page 80 RADFORD HITE Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold ILK (Interlock) OFF H or L 1. Check wiring and correct any possible shorts. 2. Check Interlock (ILK) switches to assure proper function. 3. Verify voltage through the interlock string to the ILK (Interlock) ON H or L interlock input with a voltmeter.
  • Page 85 Page 81 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold Outdoor sensor fault 1. Check wiring and correct any possible errors. 2. Replace the outdoor sensor. 3. If previous steps are correct and fault persists, replace the module.
  • Page 86 Page 82 RADFORD HITE Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold ILK (Interlock) failed to close 1. Check wiring and correct any possible shorts. 2. Check Interlock (ILK) switches to assure proper function. 3. Verify voltage through the interlock string to the interlock input with a voltmeter.
  • Page 87 Page 83 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold Block intake ON 1. Check wiring and correct any errors. 2. Inspect the Block Intake Switch to make sure it is working correctly.
  • Page 88 Page 84 RADFORD HITE Code Description Lockout Procedure or Hold Invalid BLOWER / SPARK output setting Invalid Delta T limit enable setting Invalid Delta T limit response setting L 1. Return to Confi guration mode and recheck Invalid DHW (Domestic Hot Water) selected parameters, reverify and reset module.

  • Page 89: Diagnostic Tests And Input/Output Indicators

    Page 85 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 11.3 Diagnostic Tests and Input/ Output Indicators Two kinds of screens are grouped together in this section: • Detailed indications of the input and output signals • Diagnostic tests of the pumps and burner...

  • Page 90: Lead Lag Follower Diagnostics

    Page 86 RADFORD HITE 11.4 Lead/Lag Slave Diagnostics The control system includes a diagnostic screen that lists some information on the Lead/Lag slaves in the system. See Menu 13 Menu 15. Analysis Setup Screen To use this function, select the parameter you want to track from the pull-down list.

  • Page 91: Operating Sequence

    Page 87 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS 11.8 Operating Sequence Select one of the controllers listed on the right side When there is a call for heat, the unit will close of the screen. Press one of the buttons below the pump contacts to energize the customer supplied relay/contactor to start water fl...

  • Page 92: Replacement Parts

    12.1 General Information To order or purchase parts for the Bradford White Brute, contact your nearest Bradford White dealer or distributor. If they cannot supply you with what you need, contact Customer Service. (See the back cover for the address, telephone and fax numbers.) 12.2 Parts List...
  • Page 93 Page 89 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE ITEM DESCRIPTION BNTH 150 BNTH 210 BNTH 285 BNTH 399 BNTH 500 BNTH 600 BNTH 750 BNTH 850 BNTV 150 BNTV 199...

  • Page 94: Parts Illustrations

    Page 90 RADFORD HITE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE ITEM DESCRIPTION BNTH 150 BNTH 210 BNTH 285 BNTH 399 BNTH 500 BNTH 600 BNTH 750 BNTH 850 BNTV 150 BNTV 199 BNTV 285 BNTV 399 BNTV 500 BNTV 600 BNTV 750 BNTV 850...
  • Page 95 Page 91 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Parts Illustration 2. I nternal Components, Parts Illustration 3. I nternal Components, Sizes 150–210 Sizes 285–600...
  • Page 96 Page 92 RADFORD HITE Parts Illustration 4. Internal Components, Sizes 750-850...
  • Page 97 Page 93 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Sizes 150-285 Parts Illustration 5. Gas Train Components, Sizes 150-500...
  • Page 98 Page 94 RADFORD HITE Parts Illustration 6. Gas Train Components, Sizes 600-850...
  • Page 99 Page 95 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Sizes 285 - Parts Illustration 7. Heat Exchanger Components...
  • Page 100 Page 96 RADFORD HITE (Front) Touchscreen (Back) Battery ( CR2032 ) Parts Illustration 8. Electrical Components...

  • Page 101: Parts Illustrations

    50D4140 DWG NO. Page 97 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS REV. 15-127N-05 REMOV CHANGE: Parts Illustration 9. Outdoor Brute Pump TOP PANEL PUMP FLANGE CIRCULATOR ” SIDE PANEL PUMP ED VIEW SCREWS EXPLODED VIEW HARNESS NeoTherm Outdoor Hydronic Boiler Pump Assembly Bill of Materials...
  • Page 102 Page 98 RADFORD HITE Notes:...
  • Page 103 Page 99 Brute HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Notes:...
  • Page 104 HIGH EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILERS AND VOLUME WATER HEATERS Notes: Dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice in accordance with our policy of continuous product improvement. 200 Lafayette St. Middleville, MI 49333 www.BradfordWhite.com Warranty: (800) 531-2111 Litho in U.S.A. © Bradford White 1706 Document 1344C...

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