Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

ManualsBrandsBradford White ManualsBoilers & Volume Water Heaters1. Brute ® Deluxe Volume Water Heaters 500-2000 (BMT2V)

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FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician,

qualied in hot water heater installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation could

create carbon monoxide gas in ue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or death.

Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or gas

supplier.

Installation and Operation

Instructions for

Copper Brute

Volume Water Heaters

Model B4

Sizes 500-1825

These instructions are to be stored in the pocket provided on the heater.

H2317100-

Installation and Operation Instructions Document 2144

C O R P O R A T I O N

B WRADFORD HITE

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Internet Version for Reference Only Installation and Operation Instructions Document 2144 Installation and Operation Instructions for Copper Brute Volume Water Heaters Model B4 Sizes 500-1825 These instructions are to be stored in the pocket provided on the heater. FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician, qualified in hot water heater installation and maintenance.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. General Information 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Introduction....................................................3 Heater Identification.......................................3 Flow Requirements........................................3 Water Chemistry ............................................4 SECTION 2. Installation 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 Heater Placement ...................................
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater SECTION 1. General Information Page 3 1.2 Heater Identification Consult rating plate on the heater. The following example simplifies the heater identification. 1.1 Introduction WARNING All volume water heaters must be installed in accordance with the procedures outlined in this manual. The warranty does not apply to heaters not installed or operated in accordance with these procedures.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 4 1.4 Water Chemistry Bradford White equipment is designed for use in a wide variety of water conditions. The water velocity maintained in the heat exchanger tubes is kept high enough to prevent scaling from hard water and low enough to avoid corrosion from soft water.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater Page 5 Clearance From Indoor (inches) Outdoor (inches) Top Water Conn. Side Opposite Side Front Rear Vent Pipe* Hot Water Pipes 30 12 6 Alcove 8 6 Per Code Unobstructed 24 24 Unobstructed 24 — Per Code *1" when using type B Vent (refer to Manufacturer's Instructions Table 1. Minimum Heater Clearances From Combustible Surfaces.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 6 ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4000 Btu/hr (5.5 square cm/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. When communicating to the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of not less than 1 square inch per 2000 Btu/hr (11 square cm/ kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Avoid using long horizontal runs of the vent pipe, and too many 90° elbows, reductions or restrictions. Horizontal runs should have at least a 1/4" rise per foot in the direction of flow. A vent connector should be supported for the design and weight of the material used to maintain clearances and prevent physical damage and separation of joints. Avoid ending heater vents near air conditioning or air supply fans.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 8 8. Gas Supply Inlet To Equipment Inlet Tee Fitting Nipple 3" Min. Cap Before operating the heater, the complete gas supply system and all connections must be tested for leaks using a soap solution. Do not use raw flame.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater Page 9 Pressure Relief Valve Tempered Water Hot Water 24" Hot Water Storage Tank Floor Automatic Tempering Valve Cold Water Figure 10. Tempering Valve Installation. 2.7 Water Expansion Figure 9. Pressure Relief Valve Location. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Figure 9), must be piped, but not fastened, to a drain or floor sink. The drain pipe must be the same size as the valve outlet and must pitch downward from the valve.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 10 If the heater-to-tank circulating loop contains more than 6 elbows or 30 feet of pipe, use pipe or fittings in the loop no smaller than the following: Model Pipe Size 500 through 850 1010 through 1825 2-1/2" 3" Model Pump performance requirements are provided in Table 4 for reference purposes. 2. To assure free circulation, do not use globe valves, side outlet tee connections or other restrictive fittings in heater-to-tank loop.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater 2.11 Two-Temperature System See Figures 13 and 14 for piping schematics. This system is designed to maintain the tempered water circulating loop at the desired temperature during idle periods as well as when there is a Page 11 demand for hot water. It is recommended for general purpose water supply including shower and bathing applications. Water at 180°F is available directly from the tank.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 12 U 5 3 T RE . RC CI M 4 CW 1 N UR Y PL P SU 2 2 Figure 12. Hot Water Supply System with Dual Tanks, Building Loop Return and Circulating Pump. 140°F Water Return From Bldg. 180°F Water Return From Bldg. H C H C 180°F Water To Bldg. J J Pump Conventional Tank 140°F Water To Bldg.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater Page 13 140° Water Return From Bldg. 140° Water To Bldg. 180° Water To Bldg. H With Horizontal Tank 180° Water Return From Bldg. C H J C Conventional Tank Pump 24" Min.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 14 SECTION 3. Operation 3.1.3 High Limit Controls: The manual reset high limit switches are provided as standard equipment on all heaters. Automatic reset switches are optionally provided. The temperature sensing bulb of the switch is always located in the heater outlet. Burners will automatically shut down whenever overheating of water occurs. 3.1.4 Flow Switch: Standard on all models, the switch is mounted directly in the header outlet.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater Page 15 2. Make sure the heater’s power switch is in the “ON” position. After placing the manual pilot gas valve in the open position and resetting all safety devices, (high limit, pressure switch, lowwater cutoff, etc.) pilot(s) can be lit following the procedure located on the heater rating plate. 3.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 16 Figure 18. Main Burner Flame Pattern. 5. To shut down heater, turn off all manual gas valves and electrical disconnect switches. Whenever danger of freezing exists, shut off water supply and remove drain plug in the bottom of front header cover. Drain every part of system subject to freezing temperature.
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Internet Version for Reference Only B4 Volume Water Heater Caution Black carbon or green soot on a dirty heat exchanger can, under certain conditions, be ignited by a random spark or open flame. To prevent this unlikely occurrence, dampen the soot deposits with wet brush or fine water spray before servicing or cleaning the heat exchanger. 8. 9. With a wire brush, remove soot and loose scale from heat exchanger. Clean fallen debris from bottom of heater.
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Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 18 II. HEATER IS POUNDING, KNOCKING OR EMITTING STEAM FROM RELIEF VALVES. Possible Cause A. Low or no water flow. What To Do A. This condition is usually caused by lack of adequate water flow through heater. Check the following: 1. Is the heater wired into the pump circuit so that the heater cannot fire unless the pump is running? 2.
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