Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B4 Bradford-White Corp
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Internet Version for Reference Only Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Document 2143 H2317000- Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Copper Brute V olume W ater He.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 2 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. General Information 1.1 Introduction ..................................................... 3 1.2 W arranty ...........
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 2 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 3 SECTION 1. General Information 1.1 Introduction This manual provides installation, operating, and maintenance instructions for Copper Brute V olume W ater Heaters, Sizes 175 through 400.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 4 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 5 HO T HO T a. Remove the top ller plate, stamped “HOT”, by slipping a ne-blade screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the plate and gently prying it up (see Figure 2).
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 4 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 5 e. Slide the adapter plate over the bottom of the stack extension as shown in Figure 5. Fit the stack extension down over the ue transition ring.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 6 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 7 WINDOW OR GRILL INDOOR ROOM WR ONG Figure 1 1. Standard base for combustible oor . Figure 13. T ypical roof mounting with standard combustible mount base.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 6 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 7 directly , or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 8 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 9 2.5 V enting of Combustion Products 2.5.1 General Information When installed indoors, the drafthood must be connected to a venting system.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 8 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 9 Clamp Bracket Heat Exchanger Bracket In/Out Header Clamp Flue Collector REAR TILE COVER FLOW SWIT.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 10 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 1 1 3.1 in. (79mm) 2.4 in. (61mm) 2.4 in. (61mm) Attach Capillary Covers on Left Side LEFT 0.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 10 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 1 1 NOTE: It is possible to have hard and soft water in the same city .
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 12 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 13 T o Drain Heater T 1 A B Remote T emperature Control for Heater Heat Flow Pressure* W ater T emp Exch. Water Rate Drop Rise Model Passes Category gpm L/s ft.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 12 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 13 Conventional T ank Heater T o Drain Drain 24-inch Min. Service V alves Cold W ater Hot W ater to Building Hot W ater Return from Building Check V alve Bldg.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 14 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 15 2.6.9 Storage T ank Installation 1. Be sure the oor is structurally capable of supporting the tank when it is lled with water , and is waterproof.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 14 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 15 2.6.10 Thermal Circulation of Hot W ater in Cold W ater Supply Lines Under certain circumstances, thermal circulation will occur in the cold water pipe supplying the water to the heating system.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 16 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 17 2.9 Combined Space Heating/Potable W ater Heating Systems 2.9.1 Combined Space Heating NOTE: These systems are not allowed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 16 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 17 Figure 26. T ypical example of wiring schematic, System 1, Sizes 175-250.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 18 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 19 1 15V 24V TRANSFORMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 R R FUSE 2 AMP FIELD INTERLOCK (REMOVE JUMPER.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 18 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 19 2 AMP FUSE TRANSFORMER MANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT LOW W A TER CUT -OFF (OPTIONAL) POWER SWITCH HOT 1.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 20 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 21 IGNITION SYSTEM NO. 12 (SIZES 325-400) ON/OFF WITH EM2 2 AMP FUSE TRANSFORMER LOW W A TER CUT -.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 20 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 21 7. Turn manual gas valve on. 8. Reset all safety devices (some units have manual resets on hi-limit switch, low water cutoff, etc.). 9. Set temperature control to desired setting.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 22 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 23 3.5 Hi-Limit Switch Checkout After running the heater for a long enough period, bring the water temperature within the range of the hi-limit switch and slowly back off the high limit setting until the heater shuts off.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 22 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 23 Electronic Pilot Standing Pilot Figure 31. Flame patterns. SECTION 4. Maintenance 4.1 General Instructions 1. Oil the water circulating pump in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 24 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 25 NOTE: Due to sharp edges on the metal burners, wear protective gloves for the next steps. 1 1. Hold the gas burner or pilot burner rmly , and push it away from the manifold until it is clear of the orice.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 24 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 25 21. Install the front access door on the heater .
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 26 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 27 8. Pressure test the heat exchanger for leaks with city water supply before re-installing (see Figure 35).
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 26 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 27 The following tools are required for proper service and problem diagnosis of the heater and heating system. 1. Gas pressure test kit with range from 0 to 14 inches (0 to 356 mm) W .
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 28 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 29 5.2.5 T esting the Flow Switch The ow switch is a safety device that senses water ow through the heater . When the switch senses adequate water ow , it closes, allowing the heater to re.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 28 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 29 2. If the voltmeter reads voltage, the safety fuse and the fusible link are good. 3. Replace the fusible link when an open circuit is detected. An open fuse line indicates overheating in the ue collector or compartment.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 30 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 31 5.2.10 T esting the Safety Shutoff (for standing pilot) After lighting the heater , test the ignition system safety shutoff. 1. W ith the main burners ring, turn the gas valve control knob off.
Internet Version for Reference Only BRADFORD WHITE Page 30 Copper Brute B4 V olume Water Heaters Page 31 Thermocouple Thermocouple Adapter Gas V alve Millivolt Meter Pilot Figure 42.
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