General Information; Introduction; Model Identification (Nomenclature) - Bradford White Brute BNTH Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Brute
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RUTE. HIGH EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL BOILERS TM
Section 1 -

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING
Brute units must be installed in accordance with the
procedures detailed in this manual, or the Bradford
White warranty will be voided. The installation must
conform to the requirements of the local jurisdiction
having authority, and, in the United States, to the
latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the installation must
conform to the latest edition of CSA B149.1 Natural
Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, and/or
local codes. Where required by the authority having
jurisdiction, the installation of Brute boilers must
conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety
Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/
ASME CSD-1. Any modifications to the boiler, its
gas controls, or wiring may void the warranty. If field
conditions require modifications, consult the factory
representative before initiating such modifications.

1.1 Introduction

This manual provides information necessary for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of Bradford White
Brute appliances. Read it carefully before starting the
installation.
All application and installation procedures should be reviewed
completely before proceeding with the installation. Consult
the Bradford White factory, or local factory representative,
with any problems or questions regarding this equipment.
Experience has shown that most operating problems are
caused by improper installation.
The Brute is protected against over pressurization. A pressure
relief valve is included with each unit. Some may require that
the PRV be installed prior to filling the system.
The inlet gas pressure to the appliance must not
exceed 13" W.C. (3.2kPa).
Model Nomenclature
1 2 3 4
H
B N T
SERIES
USAGE
B N T
H - HYDRONIC
DANGER
5 6 7 8
SIZE
FUEL
MBTU/h
N - NATURAL
0 8 0
P - PROPANE
1 0 5
1 5 0
2 1 0
All installations must be made in accordance with
1) American National Standard Z223.1/NFPA54-Latest
Edition "National Fuel Gas Code" or
2) CSA B149.1 "Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code"
or In Canada reference the B149.1 latest edition, and with
the requirement of the local utility or other authorities having
jurisdiction. Such applicable requirements take precedence
over the general instructions contained herein.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with the local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with:
1) The National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest
Edition, or
2) CSA STD. C22.1 "Canadian Electrical Code - Part 1". This
appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with
these codes.
1.2 Model Identification (Nomenclature)
Consult the rating plate on the unit. The following information
describes the model number structure.
(1-3) Model Series Designation
B N T = Brute
(4) Usage
H = Hydronic
(5-7) Size
0 8 0 = 80,000 BTU/hr input
1 0 5 = 105,000 BTU/hr input
1 5 0 = 150,000 BTU/hr input
2 1 0 = 210,000 BTU/hr input
Fuel
(8)
N = Natural Gas
P = LP Gas
(9) Options Code
X = Standard Unit
(10) Pump Options
N = Pump included
X = No pump
W = HLW w/ Pump
L = HLW w/out Pump
(11) Revision
3 = Third version
9 10
X
OPTIONS CODE
PUMP OPTIONS
X - STANDARD N - PUMP INCL.
(80-210 only)
X - NO PUMP
W - HLW w/PUMP
L - HLW w/out
PUMP
(80-210 only)
(configuration available for all sizes)
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REG DESIGNATION
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