General Operation - Bradford White RE380T6 Manual

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 element(s) will result if they are not totally immersed in water
at all times. Failure of the element(s) due to dry-firing is not covered
by warranty.
When the sw itch is closed, the operation of this electric w ater heater is
automatic. The thermostats are preset to the '' HOT'' setting to provide
a w ater temperature of approximately 120° F (49° C) to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
Scalding may occur within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of
140°F (60°C).
Care must be taken w henever using hot w ater to avoid scalding injury.
Certain appliances require high temperature hot w ater (such as
dishw ashers and automatic clothes w ashers).
TO FILL THE WATER HEATER
1. Close the w ater heater drain valve (if provided) by inserting a
standard flat head screw driver into the slot and turning clockw ise.
2. Open the cold w ater supply shut-off valve.
3. Open several hot w ater faucets to allow air to escape from the
system.
4. When a steady stream of w ater flow s from the faucets, the w ater
heater is filled. Close the faucets and check for w ater leaks at the
w ater heater drain valve, combination temperature and pressure
relief valve and the hot and cold w ater connections.
TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER
Should it become necessary to completely drain the w ater heater, make
sure you follow the steps below :
1. Disconnect the pow er supply to the w ater heater. Consult the
plumbing professional or electric company in your area for service.
2. Close the cold w ater supply shut-off valve.
3. Open the drain valve (if provided) on the w ater heater by inserting a
standard flat head screw driver into the slot and turning counter-
clockw ise. The drain valve has threads on the end that w ill allow
connection of a standard hose coupling. For those models not
equipped w ith a drain valve, disconnect cold w ater inlet piping at a
convenient connection location as close to an adequate drain as
possible. CAUTION! THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
4. Open a hot w ater faucet to allow air to enter the system.
To refill the w ater heater, refer to '' TO FILL THE WATER HEATER.''

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