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COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la
fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones.
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the
manufacturer listed on the rating plate.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THE WARRANTY ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN
THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE
MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING.
For safety, convenience, and best performance, we recommend
this water heater be installed and serviced by a plumbing
professional.
238-16152-00F REV 12/03
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Summary of Contents for Bradford White 238-16152-00F
- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL THE WARRANTY ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Page 2 For your records we recommend that you write the model, serial number and installation date of your water heater in the maintenance section in the back of this manual. This manual should be kept with the water heater.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information... Installation... Locating The Water Heater ... 5 Water Connections ... 8 Electrical Connections... 14 Amperage Chart ... 15 GPH Recovery Capacities... 15 General Operation... Thermostat Adjustment... 17 Maintenance ... -
Page 4: General Information
N.E.C. Reference Book (latest edition). The warranty for this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is installed, adjusted and operated in accordance with these Installation and Operating Instructions. - Page 5 Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components for possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is evident, 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
Before installing this water heater, consult the installation section of these instructions. After reading these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible to a power supply and water connections. It is recommended that the water heater be located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss through the pipes. -
Page 7: Water Connections
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater. The drain pan must be no greater than 1 1/2 in. - Page 8 The hot water outlet line connects to the nipple on top of the water heater. The fittings at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet are dielectric waterway fittings with tapered male threads. Make the proper plumbing connections between the water heater and the plumbing system in the structure.
- Page 9 The combination temperature and pressure relief valve shall also have an hourly rated temperature steam BTU discharge capacity not less than the hourly input rating of the water heater.
- Page 10 Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is...
- Page 11 This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury. Certain appliances, such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers, may require increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water heater to obtain increased temperature water required by these appliances, you might create the potential for scald injury.
- Page 12 Figure 1 (Dual Temperature System With Mixing Valve) Figure 2 (Single Installation With Storage Tank Gravity Circulation)
- Page 13 Water Connections continued- Figure 3 (Dual Water Heater Installation)
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Page 14: Electrical Connections
Once the element has been replaced, follow the instructions “To Fill The Water Heater”. It is imperative that the water heater is full before power is restored to the heating elements. -
Page 15: Gph Recovery Capacities
208V Input 1Ø 3Ø 13.5 Water heaters with amperage draw of 48 AMPS or more require factory installed internal fusing to comply with Underwriters Laboratories requirements. GPH Recovery Capacities Input 40°F 50°F 13.5 Multiply kW input by 3,412 to determine BTU input: Example: 54kW x 3412 = 184,248 BTU’s Recovery Computation Formula GPH= (watts x 3.412) / (8.25 x °Temp. -
Page 16: Thermostat Adjustment
Before closing the switch to allow electric current to flow to the water heater, make certain that the water heater is full of water and that the cold water inlet valve is open. Complete failure of the heating elements will result if they are not totally immersed in water at all times. - Page 17 Before any work is done on the water heater, disconnect all power to the water heater by opening the switch at the main electrical circuit breaker or fuse box. Before adjusting or setting surface mounted type thermostat(s), disconnect all power to the water heater.
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Page 18: Maintenance
Figure 4 Figure 5 MAINTENANCE... - Page 19 DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found damaged. Shut off the electric power whenever the water supply to the water heater is off. Shut off the electric power and water supply, drain the heater completely to prevent freezing whenever the building is left unoccupied during the cold weather months.
- Page 20 Do not plug the combination temperature and pressure relief valve outlet for any reason. 5. Monthly, drain off a gallon of water from the water heater to remove silt and sediment. WARNING!: THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
- Page 21 READ THE WARRANTY FOR A FULL EXPLANATION OF THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT PARTS AND THE WATER HEATER ARE WARRANTED. Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: Re. 34,534;...
- Page 22 NOTES...
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