Bradford-White Corp 238-47707-00E REV 7/12 operation manual Table of Contents

SECTION I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the American National Standard, Z21.10.3 and CAN/CGA 4.3-M (as indicated on the rating plate). These standards are available from CSA Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5N6 CANADA.

This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code (Latest Edition) or CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code (Latest Edition).

The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards at various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage.

CAUTION

Indicates potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage.

NOTICE

Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance, which are important but not related to personal injury hazards.

NOTICE

This water heater has a limited warranty. The warranty for this water heater is valid only if the water heater has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions. The warranty does not cover damage or injury caused by the use of any energy-saving devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) in conjunction with this water heater. The use of unauthorized energy-saving devices may decrease the life of the water heater and endanger life and/or property. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage, injury, or loss of life resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with these instructions.

IMPORTANT-Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and components for possible damage. DO NOT install damaged components. If damage is evident, please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I	IMPORTANT INFORMATION…………………….2		VIII	ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS	23
II	SPECIFICATIONS	5	IX	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	26
III	GENERAL INFORMATION	6	X	MAINTENANCE	33
IV	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	8	XI	DIAGNOSTIC AND TROUBLESHOOTING
				GUIDE	37
V	VENTING	11	XII	PARTS LIST	57
VI	WATER CONNECTIONS…………………..……20		XIII	INSTALLATION FOR POTABLE
				WATER AND SPACE HEATING	59
VII	GAS		XIV	NOTES………………………………………....60
	CONNECTIONS	22

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