Bradford White EVERHOT IGI-180C Series Installation And Operating Instruction Manual page 11

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This water heater is suitable for potable water heating only. DO NOT use
this water heater for space heating or combination space heating/domestic
water heating.
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This water heater is not suitable for use in pool or spa applications.
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The water heater must be installed indoors using the proper venting
system components for combustion air supply and discharging flue
products to the outdoors. Contact the supplier of this water heater or
Bradford White for venting components.
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DO NOT operate this appliance without the vent piping connected.
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All pipe joints should be taped to help prevent leakage around joints.
Pressure relief valve discharge piping must be piped near floor to eliminate potential of severe
burns. Do not pipe in any area where freezing could occur. Do not install any shut-off valves,
plugs or caps to the temperature and pressure relief valve or piping.
If building cold water supply has a back-flow preventer, check valve or water meter with check
valve, provisions for thermal expansion of water in the hot water system must be provided.
Temperature setting should not exceed safe temperature at fixtures. See water temperature
control warning in the "Temperature Adjustment" section of this Installation and Operating
Instruction Manual. If higher preheat temperatures are necessary to obtain adequate booster
output, add an ASSE approved mixing valve for hot water supplied to fixtures.
UNPACKING
INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of damage.
1. All equipment is carefully manufactured, inspected and packed.
2. Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately with Bradford White
Corporation and noted on the Bill of Lading.
3. Open the vent kit carton (shipped separately) and inspect the venting components for damage.
WATER HEATER LOCATION:
1. The IGI series water heaters may be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or
vertically through the roof using the venting components designed for this water heater. Contact
your Bradford White supplier to order the required venting components. The venting system
should be as short as possible.
Installation and Operating Instruction Manual for the vent terminal location restrictions before
choosing a final location for the water heater.
2. The water heater must be installed on a wall capable of supporting at least 50 pounds (23 Kg).
Locate the water heater at a height convenient for servicing and above the reach of small
children.
3. Minimum clearance to combustible material is 6" (15.2 cm) from the Top and Front, 0" from the
Rear, 2" (5.1 cm) from the Sides, 12" (30.5 cm) from the Bottom, and 0" from the Vent
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
Refer to the Venting System Installation section of this
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