Bradford White 12A Instruction Manual

238-16152-00L REV 3/10 COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la fábrica cuyo

10Water Connections continued- Figure 2 (Single Installation With Storage Tank Gravity Circulation) Figure 3 (Dual Water Heater Installation)

11Electrical Connections Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is full of water and that the manual shut-off val

12Electrical Connections continued- Amperage Chart kW 208V 240V 277V 380V 415V 480V Input 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 6 29 17 25 14 22 9 8 1

13GENERAL OPERATION Before closing the switch to allow electric current to flow to the water heater, make certain that the water heater is full of w

14Thermostat Adjustment There are two types of thermostats this electric water heater may come equipped with from the factory. One type, surface mo

15Thermostat Adjustment continued- Figure 4 Figure 5

16MAINTENANCE Shut off the electric power whenever the water supply to the water heater is off. Shut off the electric power and water supply, drain

17Maintenance continued- 3. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure relief valve to insure that the valve has not becom

18Maintenance continued- Contact your local plumbing supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address d

19NOTES

2TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ... 3 Installation ...

Save this manual for future referenceManual 238-47174-00BSERVICEMANUALTroubleshooting Guideand Instructions for Service(To be performed ONLY byqualifi

Table of ContentsPage Service ProcedureIntroduction ………………………………………………………………………. 2 - - -Tools……………………………………………………………………………… 2 - - -General Informat

GENERAL INFORMATIONBradford White MII Series Commercial Electric water heaters can be manufactured with a choice between twodifferent types of thermos

Page 4GENERAL INFORMATIONUpperControl BoxLowerControl BoxGround LugTerminal BlockFuse Block(s)Contactor(s)High Limit (ECO) ControlImmersion Thermosta

Page 5GENERAL INFORMATIONUpperControl BoxLowerControl BoxGround LugTerminal BlockContactor(s)Surface ThermostatsHeating ElementsHigh Limit (ECO) Contr

GENERAL INFORMATIONPage 6Surface Mounted ThermostatsManualECO (high limit)Reset buttonTemperaturecontrol DialSurface MountCombination Thermostat/ECO (

GENERAL INFORMATIONPage 7Surface Mounted Thermostats (w/Contactors) for600V Models600V models use contactors to deliver line voltage to the heating el

GENERAL INFORMATIONContactor1-½” HexScrew-in FlangeTerminal BlockScrewTerminal BlockZinc Plated Copper orIncoloy SheathElement Rating Ink Stampedon si

GENERAL INFORMATIONWattsVolts x 1.732Watts = Amps x VoltsVoltsWatts2Commonly Used Formulas240V 1PhUngroundedUngroundedGroundingBLACKREDGREEN240120Comm

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONMII Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters can use either immersion thermostat (contactor models) orsurface mounted thermostats

3GENERAL INFORMATION The design of this electric water has been listed with Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as complying with UL standard UL14

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONSequence of Operation:Surface Mounted Thermostats.ORTerminal BlockFuse BlockLine VoltageHeating ElementSurface MountedThermostatL

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONSequence of Operation:600V Surface Mounted Thermostats (w/Contactors).Line voltage is applied across terminals of fuse blockor a

TROUBLESHOOTINGMost common cause for improper electric water heater operation can be linked to heating elementfailure.When troubleshooting an electric

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONNo Hot Water1. No power to heater.2. Blown water heater fuses.3. Loose wire connections.4. Inoperative heating

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IHeating Element Testing1. STOP, DANGER! Turn power “OFF” to water heater.2. Remove access cover from lower control box. Remove

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IILine Voltage TestingPage 16Line Voltage TestingIllustration 31. STOP, DANGER! Turn power “OFF” to water heater.2. Open upper c

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IIIFuse TestingFuse Testing1. Turn “OFF” power to water heater.2. Open upper control box to allow accessto fuse block.3. Locate

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IVHigh Limit (ECO) TestingPage 181. This procedure assumes line voltage and fuses are in working order.2. This procedure illust

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VHigh Limit (ECO) TestingPage 191. This procedure assumes line voltage, transformer, fuses, and thermostat are in working order

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VIHigh Limit (ECO) TestingPage 20High Limit Control (ECO) Testing forContactor Models1. Determine if Hi-Limit has actuated. Thi

4General Information continued- A sacrificial anode(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any anode, for any reason, will nullify the warranty

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VIIThermostat TestingIllustration 8Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON.1. This procedure assumes line voltage, ECO andelements a

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-VIIIThermostat TestingWater In Tank Is Cold With Power ON.1. This procedure assumes line voltage, ECO, transformer thermostat, a

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-IXThermostat TestingImmersion Thermostat Operation TestingThermostat Control Continuity Testing.1. This procedure assumes line v

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XContactor TestingContactor Operation TestingNoisy or chattering contactor operation in most cases is due to voltage variations

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XContactor TestingPage 25Contactor Operation Testing (continued)This procedure assumes control circuit is operating correctly.Pr

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XIThermostat Removal and ReplacementFront ViewThermostat MountingSurface Mounted Thermostat Removal1. STOP, DANGER! Turn power “

Immersion Thermostat Removal & Replacement1. STOP, DANGER! Turn power “OFF” to water heater.2. Turn off cold water supply to heater. Connect hose

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XIIIContactor Model High Limit (ECO) Control Removal and ReplacementPage 28Contactor Model High Limit (ECO) ControlRemoval and R

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XIV600V Model High Limit (ECO) Control Removal and ReplacementPage 29600V Surface Thermostat ModelHigh Limit (ECO) ControlRemova

SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XVHeating Element Removaland ReplacementHeating Element Removal1. STOP, DANGER! Turn power “OFF” to water heater.2. Turn off col

5Locating The Water Heater continued- It is recommended that the water heater be located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat

Page 31WARNINGHeater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps inthis procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent

Page 32Generic Parts List32

Generic Parts ListItem Description1 Anode.2 Hot Water Outlet Nipple.3 T&P Nipple.3A T&P Coupling.4 T&P Relief Valve.5 High Limit Switch.5A

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6Water Connections NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. After shutting the main water supply valve, o

7Water Connections continued- WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equip

8Water Connections continued- This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the system. Be careful whenever using hot

9Water Connections continued- can cause severe burns are at highest risk of being Children, disabled and elderly instantly or death from scalds. Wa