Bradford White 238-16152-00F Instruction Manual

238-45637-00F REV 05/07 POWER VENTED GAS WATER HEATER A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the company listed

10 Venting continued- Vent pipes serving power vented appliances are classified by building codes as “vent connectors”. Required clearances from

11 Part I - Venting Specifications for: 48 Gallon (181.6 L) 65 Gallon (246.0 L) NOTE: Properly sized PVC, CPVC, or ABS* pipe must be used.

12 Venting (Part I) continued- TABLE 2 -VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 4” (10.2 cm) DIAMETER VENT PIPE Maximum straight Length ft (m) Terminating # o

13 Venting (Part I) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: (HORIZONTAL VENTING) Cut a 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter hole in the wall at the point wher

14 Venting (Part I) continued- THROUGH THE ROOF VENTING: (VERTICAL VENTING) Cut the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling and install the

15 Venting (Part I) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater t

16 Venting (Part I) continued- TABLE 3 3” (7.6 cm) VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FROM INSIDE WALL FOR LOW GROUND CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS Max Straight Le

17 Part II - Venting Specifications for: 40 Gallon (151.4 L) 50 Gallon (189.2 L) 60 Gallon (227.1 L) This water heater is a power vented a

18 Venting (Part II) continued- TABLE 6 VENT CONNECTOR LENGTHS FOR 3” (7.6 cm) DIAMETER VENT PIPE Terminating # of 90° Elbows (excluding vent term

19 Venting (Part II) continued- NOTE: Properly sized PVC, CPVC or ABS pipe must be used. THROUGH THE WALL VENTING: (HORIZONTAL VENTING) Cut a 2

2 CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on the market today! This installation, operation and instruction manu

20 Venting (Part II) continued- THROUGH THE ROOF VENTING: (VERTICAL VENTING) Cut the necessary holes through the roof and ceiling and install the

21 Venting (Part II) continued- THROUGH THE WALL VENTING WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE: When venting cannot exit through the wall at a height greater

22 Venting (Part II) continued- TABLE 7 2” (5.1 cm) VENT PIPE LENGTHS FROM INSIDE WALL FOR LOW GROUND CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS Terminating # of Elb

23 Vent Pipe Preparation and Joining Most failures in vent systems result from improper preparation and joining of pipe and fittings. The guideli

24 Vent Pipe Preparation and Joining continued- d) Cementing must be done quickly to avoid over-drying before joining. i) Apply one coat to the

25 Combustion Air Supply Provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation. An insufficient supply of air will cause recirculation of combust

26 Installation (Combustion Air Supply) continued- All Air From Inside the Building: The confined space must be provided with two permanent openi

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

28 Water Connections continued- WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protectiv

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

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS page GENERAL INFORMATION... 4 INSTALLATION...

30 Gas Connections The gas supply lines must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CG

31 Electrical Connections All electrical wiring and connections must be in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edi

32 Wiring Diagram Figure 10ACBY

33 GENERAL OPERATION TO FILL THE WATER HEATER 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the stem clockwise. 2. Open the cold water supp

34 Lighting and Shutdown instructions                

35 Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140°F (60°C). To prot

36 Burner Flame Check Cast Iron Burner: At the time of installation and at periodic intervals (not more than 6 months), a visual check of the mai

37 MAINTENANCE The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician at the minimum periodic intervals suggested below

38 Maintenance continued- 5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other for

39 Maintenance continued- 6. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure relief valve to insure that the valve has not b

4 GENERAL INFORMATION This gas-fired water heater’s design is certified by CSA International under the American National Standard Z21.10.1 and CSA

40 Maintenance continued- Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the

41 TROUBLESHOOTING One short flash everyfour secondsAlternates bright anddim (Heartbeat)Thermostat callingfor heat (no fault).Short flash once eve

42 Troubleshooting continued- Six flashes-fourflashes, three secondpauseUndesired-false pilotflame sensed.System auto resets.Seven flashes, threes

43 PARTS LIST DRAWING PARTS LIST PART NAME AND DESCRIPTION 1. Blower Assembly 13. Air Shutter (Cast Iron Only) 2. Temp. Switch 14. T&P

44 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: GAS WATER HEATERS SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING 1. All piping com

5 General Information continued- A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. The removal of this anode, for any reason, will nullify the warr

6 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and breakdown of a

7 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the venting dista

8 Minimum Clearances This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance must be provided for servicing

9 Venting continued- Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 inches (30 cm) 12