Bradford-White Corp 238-47707-00E REV 7/12 Water Heater User Manual


 
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SECTION I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This water heater has a limited warranty. The warranty for this water heater is valid only if the water heater has
been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions. The warranty does not cover
damage or injury caused by the use of any energy-saving devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer)
in conjunction with this water heater. The use of unauthorized energy-saving devices may decrease the life of the
water heater and endanger life and/or property. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage, injury, or loss of
life resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with these instructions.
IMPORTANT-Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and components for possible damage. DO NOT
install 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.
NOTICE
I IMPORTANT INFORMATION…………………….2 VIII ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.......................23
II SPECIFICATIONS................................................5 IX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................26
III GENERAL INFORMATION..................................6 X MAINTENANCE..............................................33
IV INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS........................8 XI DIAGNOSTIC AND TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE.............................................................37
V VENTING............................................................11 XII PARTS LIST...................................................57
VI WATER CONNECTIONS…………………..……20 XIII INSTALLATION FOR POTABLE
WATER AND SPACE HEATING...................59
VII GAS
CONNECTIONS.........................................22
XIV NOTES………………………………………....60
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the American National Standard, Z21.10.3
and CAN/CGA 4.3-M (as indicated on the rating plate). These standards are available from CSA Standards
Association, 5060 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5N6 CANADA.
This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be
installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA
B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code (Latest
Edition).
The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards at various risk
levels, or to important information concerning product life.
READ CAREFULLY
Indicates special instructions on installation,
operation or maintenance, which are important
but not related to personal injury hazards.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death,
serious injury or substantial property damage.
WARNING
Indicates potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious
injury or substantial property damage.
DANGER