Burnham 79A Water Heater User Manual


 
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I. General Information
Section I - General Information ............................ 3
Ratings, Capacities, Weights, & Dimensions ....... 4
Section II - Pre-Installation ................................... 5
Section III - Piping ................................................ 8
Section IV - Electrical ......................................... 15
Section V - Operation.......................................... 16
Section VI - Service Instructions ........................ 17
Section VII - Trouble Shooting ........................... 18
Section VIII - Repair Parts .................................. 19
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
Table of Contents
NOTICE
The Alliance water heater must be installed with a pressure and temperature relief valve. The
valve is not supplied with the water heater and must be provided by the installer.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. Read and understand the entire manual before
attempting installation, start-up operation, or service. Installation and service must be
performed only by an experienced, skilled installer or service agency.
Installation is not complete unless a pressure and temperature relief valve is installed into
the side of the water heater. See Piping Section of this manual for details.
This water heater contains very hot water under high pressure. Do not unscrew any pipe
fittings nor attempt to disconnect any components of this water heater without positively
assuring the water is cool and has no pressure. Always wear protective clothing and
equipment when installing, starting up or servicing this water heater to prevent scald
injuries. Do not rely on the pressure and temperature gauges to determine the temperature
and pressure of the water heater. This water heater contains components which become
very hot when the boiler is operating. Do not touch any components unless they are cool.
Water heater materials of construction contain urethane, heavy metals and/or other toxic or
harmful substances which can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Always use
proper safety clothing, respirators and equipment when servicing or working nearby this
water heater.
Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death.
Read all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturers' manuals
which are provided with the water heater before installing, starting up, operating, maintaining
or servicing.