Bradford-white DS1-50S6FSX User Manual

238-45839-00C REV 11/06 DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting company listed on t

10 Installation continued- Figure 2 Figure 3

11 Installation continued- VENTING This is a Direct Vent Gas Water Heater where all air for combustion is obtained from the outside atmosphere and al

12 Venting continued- Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet or oil tank vent 36 inches (91 cm)

13 Installation (Venting) continued- The co-axial vent-air intake tubes of this water heater can be installed in any 360° configuration as long as th

14 Installation (Horizontal and Vertical Vent-Air Intake Lengths) continued- The water heater is shipped with the following standard vent and air int

15 Installation (Horizontal and Vertical Vent-Air Intake Lengths) continued- Figure 6

16 Installation continued- VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION WARNING The vent-air intake system must be properly installed. Failure to properly i

17 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- 1. Measure the vertical height “Y” required in your installation. (See Figure 6).

18 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- 5. Insert the straight end of the three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diameter elbow into

19 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- Figure 9 7. Extend the three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diameter telescopic tube to its

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

20 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- Figure 10 8. Extend the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube to its m

21 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- 9. From outside the building, slide the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic

22 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- Figure 13 11. From inside the building, slide the backing plate over the five (5)

23 Installation (Vent-Air Intake System Installation) continued- 12. Mark the mounting screw hole locations for the backing plate. Rotate the backi

24 Installation continued- WATER CONNECTIONS Note: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. After shutting off t

25 WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local

26 Installation (Water Connections) continued- WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4” TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE REL

27 Installation (Water Connections) continued-

28 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/CGA B

29 GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against the water heate

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS page GENERAL INFORMATION... 4 INSTALLATION Locating The Water Heater

30 General Operation (Lighting Instructions) continued-

31 THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT 160°F Control 180°F Control Figure 16 The thermostat dial is set to its low

32 General Operation continued- Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting

33 MAINTENANCE WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against the water heater or ve

34 Maintenance continued- 6. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreig

35 Maintenance continued- CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPAIRS TO A QU

36 PART NAME & DESCRIPTION 1. Direct Vent-Air Intake Terminal 21. Piezo Ignitor Assembly 2. Outer Wall Mount Plate 22. Drain Valve 3. Backi

37 DIRECT VENT WATER HEATER

38 VENT-AIR INTAKE KITS

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

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

40 NOTES

5 General Information continued- IMPORTANT Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components for possible damage. DO NOT instal

6 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- Water heaters in residential garages must be installed and located, or protected, to avoid phys

7 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor le

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

9 Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued- OPTIONAL DIRECT VENT-AIR INTAKE TERMINAL GUARD WARNING The direct vent-air intake terminal is HOT whi