Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EF Bradford-White Corp
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- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.
2 SECTION I: IMPO RTANT INFORMATION This gas-fired water heater is d esign certified by CSA International un der the American National Standard, Z2 1.10.3 (as i ndicated o n the rating plat e) and CAN/ CGA 4.3 -M (as indicat ed on the ratin g plate) availabl e from CSA St andards Ass ociation, 17 8 Rexdale Blv d.
3 DANGER DO NOT store or use gasol ine or other flammable, com bustible, or corrosive vapors and/ or liquids i n the vicinit y of this or any other applianc e.
4 WARNING This water heater nee ds fresh air f or safe operation an d must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Insufficien t air supply will cause a recirculation of combus tion products resulting in contamination that may be hazardous to life.
5 SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1. Dimensional Layout Recovery GPH At Degree Rise DIMENSIONS ( INCHES ) Model No. Input Rate BTU/h 1st Hr. Del. Gal. At 100°F Rise 40°F 100°F 140°F Stg. Cap. U.S. Gal. Therm. Eff. % A Ht. B Dia. C Flr to Vent Outlet D Flr to Inlet Wtr.
6 SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES This water heater contains t he following feat ures: MAIN POWER O N/OFF SWITCH – The front panel of this water heater has a lighted ON/OFF switch, which is illuminated when the main power is turned on to indicate power to the water heater.
7 TEMPERATURE AN D PRE SSURE RELIEF VALVE – CONDENSA TE DRAIN - The water heater should either be raised several in ches above the floor on a concrete slab or use a l ow profile condensate pump to allo w free drainage of condensate from the elbow drain fitting.
8 Figur e 2. Condens ate Elbow With Trap CLEANOUT – All models are equippe d with a cleanout openi ng to aid i n removal of hard wat er deposit s from t he tank bottom . If this water heater operates under hard water conditions, the follo wing should be performed at least every 3 months: Turn off wa ter supply and dra in the water he ater.
9 SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This water heater MUST be installed indoors ou t of the wind and w eather. Note: For California installation this w ater heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to av oid falling or moving during an earthquake.
10 UNPACKING INSPECT SHIPME NT carefully f or any signs of dama ge. 1. All equipment is carefully manuf actured, inspected and packed. 2. Any claim s for damage or shortage i n shipme nt must be fil ed immedi ately with Bra dford White Corporatio n and noted on the Bill of Lading.
11 Figure 3b. Recommended Minimum Clearances For Service Access REMOVE CRATE 1. Remove all banding an d pry off c r ate sides caref ully so as not to dam age the water heat er. 2. Carefully roll/lift the water heater from the crate base. CAUTION Do not drop wat er heater.
12 DANGER Temperature setting should not exceed safe te m perature at fixtures. See Approxim ate Time/Temperature Scald Chart in “Section V: Water Connections”. If highe r preheat tem p eratures are necessary to obtain adequa te booster output, add an anti-scald valve for hot water supplied to fixtu res.
13 3. If the water heater is installed as a direct ve nt (outside air piped directly to t he water heat er), then ad ditional o pening, ot her than the opening for the air intak e, are not required. However, adequate ventilation air must be prov ided in all cases to prevent increased room temperature.
14 Figure 6. Typical Two Water Heater Connection Figure 7. Typical Three Water Heate r Connection Figure 8. Typical Four Water Heater Connection.
15 SECTION V: WA TER CONNECTIONS WARNING Failure to install and maintain a new, listed temperature and pr essure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any clai m, which might re sult from excessive tem perature and pressures.
16 Approximate Time/Temperature Scald Chart APPROXIMATE TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONS HIPS IN SCALDS 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52°C) 1½ to 2 m inutes 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds 13.
17 Figure 11. Typical Plumbing Schem atic for Zoned Heating SECTION VI: VENTING WARNING The vent system must be properly installed. Failure to prope rly install the vent system c ould result in property damage, personal injury, or death. DO NOT install damaged venting system comp onents.
18 NOTICE Single Wall Polypropylene venting system s that are li sted on the Bradford Whit e web site are approved for use in the water heaters covered in this instruction manual. The venting system comp onents are ULC S636 app roved and listed by a recognized agency and may be inst alled in the U.
19 CAUTION The vent shall terminate a minimum of 12 inc hes (30.5 cm) above e xpected snowfall level to prevent blockage of ve nt termination. The horizontal centerline of the e xha ust vent terminal (if applicable) must not be located lo wer than the horizontal centerline of the air intake terminal if vented through the sam e wall.
20 Figure 12a. Vent Terminal Clearances (Other than Direct Vent or “Power Vented” Installati ons) Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2 Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2 A= Clearan.
21 Figure 12b. Direct Vent Terminal Clearances Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2 Canadian Installations 1 US Installations 2 A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony 12 inch.
22 The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances are maintained as cited in local codes or the latest editio n of the National Fuel Gas C ode, ANSI Z223.
23 2. Use the pr oper PVC cem ent to secure the exhaust vent and ai r intake term inals provided with the water heat er to the plastic pipe s. The distance between the back edge o f the exhaust vent te rminal and t he exterior wal l (see Figure 13) must be 6 inches (15.
24 Figure 14. Typical Vertical Di rect Vent System Installation (Note: Intake and exha ust terminal s may be on di fferent ou tside walls.) Through The Wal l Venting Wit h Low Ground Cleara nce: When venting cannot ex it through the wall at a h eight greater than or equal to 12 inches (30.
25 Max imu m Ve nt L en gth : Direct Vent Maximum Vent Length (Combine d Maximum Length for Intake and Exhaust) Model Number Max Vent Len gth feet (meters) 3 inch (7 .6 cm) PVC, CPVC, or AB S Max Vent Len gth feet (meters) 4 inch ( 10.2 cm) PVC, CPVC, or AB S EF60T125, EF100 T150 120 (36 .
26 NOTICE This unit ca n be vente d using onl y PVC (C lass 160, AS TM D-2241 Schedule 40, ASTM D-1 785; or Cellular Core Sch edule 40 DWV, ASTM F-891), Schedule 40 CPVC (ASTM F-411), or ABS (ASTM D-2661) pipe. The fittings, other than th e TERMINATIONS should be equivalent to PVC- DWV fittings meeting ASTM F-2665.
27 Figure 16. Typical Horizo ntal Power Vent System Vertical Installation: Vertical venting must be supported ev ery 5 feet (1. 5 m) of vertical run and e very 3 feet (.9 m) of horiz ontal run of vent pipe length. Stress levels i n the pipe and fi ttings can be significantl y increased by im proper installation.
28 Follow the following procedure to v ent through the roof: 1. Cut the necessary holes th rough the roof and ceiling 2. Install the exhaust vent and air intake plastic pipes as sho wn in Figure 17. Make sure that the installation meets the local codes and/ or The Natio nal Fuel Gas C ode ANSI Z223.
29 Figure 18. Vent Terminal (Low Gr ound Clearance) Maximum Vent Length Determination Power Vent Maximum Vent Length Model Number Max Vent Len gth feet (meters) 3 inch (7 .6 cm) PVC, CPVC, or AB S Max Vent Len gth feet (meters) 4 inch (1 0.2 cm) PVC, CPVC, or ABS EF60T125, EF100 T150 1 20 (36 .
30 MULTIPLE INTAKE/EXHAUST TERMINAL SEPARATION DISTANCES Note: When installing multiple in take/exhaust terminals on the same wall of a building , the nearest intake terminal must be at least 5 feet (1.
31 CONCENTRIC VENT TERMINAL IN STALLATION PROCEDURE WARNING Improper inst allati on, adjustment, servi ce, or mai ntenance can cause pr operty dam age, personal i njury, or deat h. Consult a qualified i nstaller, service agency, or the gas supp lier for info rm ation or assistance.
32 Figure 21. Rain Cap to Small Vent Pipe Ass’y 5. Install concentric Y fitting and pipe assembly th rough the struct ure’s hole and field-supplied roof boot/flashing. Do not allow insulation or other materials to accumulate inside pipe assembly when installing through the hole.
33 NOTICE Position termination where vent vapors will not damage plants/shrubs or air conditioning equipment . Position termination where vent vapors will not be adversely affected by wind condition. Position termination where it will not be damaged or be subjected to foreign objects.
34 It is acceptable to install a 90 degree elbow on IPEX concentric vent terminations use with this power direct vent water heater (see Figure 23B). A short length of appropriate diameter vent pipe should be used to transition from the vent terminal to the 90 degree el bow.
35 INITIAL PREPARATION 1. Make sure the solvent cem ent you are planning to use is de signed for the speci fic applicat ion you are at tempting. 2. Know the physical and chem ical char acteristics and limitations of th e PVC, PVC cellular core, ABS or CPVC pip ing materials that you are about to use.
36 CAUTION The water heater an d individual sh utoff valve m ust be disconnected fr om the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in e xcess of ½ psi (3.
37 SECTION VIII: ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING Turn off or disconnect the electr ical power supp ly to the water heater before servicing. Label all wires prior to disconnectio n when servic ing controls. Wiring er rors can cause i mproper and dangero us operatio n.
38 SECTION IX: OPER ATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Water heaters are heat-produ cing appli ances. To a void dam age or injury there must be no m aterials stored against the water heater or direct vent system , and proper care m ust be taken to avoi d unnecessary contact (especi ally by chi ldren) with the wate r heater and di rect vent sy stem.
39 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 26. Lighting Instruction Label TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The temperature selector kn ob of the thermostat has been adjusted to 120°F (48.
40 Condensation do es not mean your tank is leaking. Most of reported tank leaks on installatio n are proven to be co ndensation. T o avoid unnecessary in convenience and e xpense, m ake sure the tank is l eaking before call ing an indepe ndent servicing contract or or qual ified service professional.
41 SECTION X: MAINTENANCE DANGER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR GAS VALVE. DO NOT ATTEM PT TO REPAIR I GNITION MO DULE. DO NOT ATTEM PT TO REPAIR VE NTURI. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THERMOSTAT BOARD. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRANSFORMER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR PRESSURE SWITCH.
42 DRAINING WATER HE ATER The water heater m ust be drained if it is to be shut down and exposed to freezing tem peratures. Maintenance and service proced ures may also require draining the water heater. 1. Turn off the water heate r electrical disconnect switch.
43 ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT This water heater is equipped with multiple sacrificial anod es. Anodes protect the gl ass-lin ed tank from corrosion by sacrific ing themselves through el ectrolysis. When the anode m aterial is consumed, th er e is no more protection and corrosion of the tank accelerates.
44 Figure 28. Powered Anode locations DRAIN VALVE AN D TANK ACCESS PANEL The water heaters a re equippe d with a ¾ inch ( 1.9 cm) inch drain valve . An access panel covers t he cleanout openi ng in the tank, which is sealed by a gasket and cover.
45 COMBUSTION SYSTEM INSPECTION Inspect the ope ration of the combust ion system monthly. U se the followin g procedure t o inspect the c ombusti on system . 1. Turn off the main power sw itch of the water heater. 2. Adjust the thermostat to the Min. setting.
46 SECTION XII: PARTS LIST Customer must specify complete model number and serial number when ordering service parts. EF™ – Series Water Heater 1 Combustion Surround Ass'y 2 Burner Ass'y.
47 Customer must specify complete model number and serial number wh en ordering service parts. 1 Combustion Surround Ass'y AA Keeper Latch & Catch BB Screw 8-32 x ½ RHCR CC Ignition Control .
48 CC Ignition Control Ass'y 1C Electronics Control Module 10C Thermostat Wire Harness 2C Screw #8-32 x ½ 11C Rectifier Harness (Specify model) 3C Control Mounting Panel 12C Blower Wire Harness .
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