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A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the
company listed on the rating plate.
La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle
a la fabrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones.
For Defender Safety System
WARNING:
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable,
combustible, or corrosive 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 neighbor's
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 the gas supplier.
For your family's comfort, safety and convenience, we
recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
If the information in these instructions is not
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Equipped Water Heater
TM
238-43644-00C REV 12/03
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Summary of Contents for Bradford White Convection Heater
- Page 1 A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the company listed on the rating plate. La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la fabrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones. INSTALLATION &...
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on the market today! This installation, operation and instruction manual will explain in detail the installation and maintenance of your new Gas Water Heater. We at Bradford White strongly recommend that you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of this water heater.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ... INSTALLATION Locating The Water Heater ... Minimum Clearances... Venting ... 10 Combustion Air Supply... 11 Water Connections... 13 Gas Connections ... 16 GENERAL OPERATION ... 17 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions... 18 Thermostat Adjustment... 19 Burner Flame Check ... -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the applicable American National Standard, Z21.10.1 or CSA 4.1-(as indicated on the rating plate), available from CSA International, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH U.S.A. 44131-5575. This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. - Page 5 General Information continued- Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and components for possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is evident then please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.
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Page 6: Installation
LOCATING THE WATER HEATER Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system and proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN... -
Page 7: If You Smell Gas
Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. - Page 8 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas. Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur”...
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Page 9: Minimum Clearances
Installation (continued)- MINIMUM CLEARANCES Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty. This installation shall allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance shall be provided for servicing and operating this water heater. -
Page 10: Venting
Installation (continued)- VENTING The vent system must be installed properly. Failure to properly install the vent system could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Place the draft diverter over the flue opening at the top of the water heater by inserting the tips of the draft diverter legs into the four (4) holes provided in the water heater top. -
Page 11: Combustion Air Supply
Combustion Air Supply Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before lighting, smell all around the appliance area for gas. - Page 12 Installation (continued)- All Air From Inside the Building: The confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings communicating directly with an additional room(s) of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined space. The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space shall be considered in making this determination.
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Page 13: Water Connections
WATER CONNECTIONS Note: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. After shutting off the main water supply, open a faucet to relieve the water line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making the water connections to the water heater. - Page 14 WARNING 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 or the Standard CAN1-4.4.
- Page 15 Installation (Water Connections) continued- Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot...
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Page 16: Gas Connections
The gas supply lines must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-(Latest Edition) and/or in Canada CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes - (Latest Editions). The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 1.0” water column (.25kPa) above the operating manifold pressure. -
Page 17: General Operation
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN... -
Page 18: Lighting And Shutdown Instructions
General Operation (continued)-... -
Page 19: Thermostat Adjustment
THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory. Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient. Adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat dial. It is suggested that the starting point setting not be greater than the “ the thermostat dial (approximately 120°F [49°C]) as indicated below. -
Page 20: Burner Flame Check
General Operation (continued)- BURNER FLAME CHECKS Cast Iron Burner: At the time of installation and at periodic intervals (not more than 6 months), a visual check of the main burner and pilot flames should be made to determine if they are burning properly. For ideal operation, the gas and air must be properly proportioned. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY... - Page 22 Maintenance (continued)- Do not operate water heater with jumpered, altered, loosely tightened or absent controls and/or components. Do not operate water heater with replacement controls and/or components which are not exact duplicates or original equipment. Thoroughly inspect and replace, (as needed) burner inner door gasket and/or sight window gasket any time burner inner door is removed or disturbed.
- Page 23 Maintenance (continued)- FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the rating plate of the water heater. Provide the part name, model and serial numbers of the water heater when ordering parts.
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Page 24: Installation Drawing For Potable Water
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Page 25: Parts List Drawing
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Page 26: Parts List
PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION 1. Draft Diverter 2. Jacket Head Pan 3. Jacket 4. Outer Door 5. Magnesium Anode – Hot Water Outlet 6. Flue Baffle Assembly 7. Dip Tube – Cold Water Inlet 8. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 9. -
Page 27: Space Heating
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE 1. All piping components connected to this water heater for space heating applications must be suitable for use with potable water. In Massachusetts, space heating piping length must not exceed 50 feet. 2. -
Page 28: Notes
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