Maintenance, General Instructions | Bradford-White Corp B4 specs

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SECTION 4.

Maintenance

4.1 General Instructions

1.Oil the water circulating pump in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.If a strainer is used in a pressure reducing valve or in the piping, clean it every 6 months in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

3.At startup and every 6 months after, look at the pilot and main burner flame (see Figure

31). If the flame has the appearance of sooting tips, check for debris near orifices. Call service technician.

4.Inspect the venting system for blockage, leakage, and corrosion at least once a year.

5.Keep the heater area clear of combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable liquids and vapors.

6.Be sure all combustion air and ventilation openings are not blocked.

7.Check for black carbon soot buildup on the external surfaces of the heat exchanger every 6 months.

8.Do not use the heater if any part has been under water. Replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

NOTE: After installation and first startup, check the heat exchanger for black carbon soot buildup after the following periods of operation: 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and once every 6 months thereafter.

4.2Replacement of Gas Controls

The gas and electric controls installed on the

heaters are designed for both dependable operation and long life. Safe operation of the heater depends on their proper functioning.

NOTE: The warranty does not cover damage caused by lack of required maintenance or improper operating practices.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair the gas valve. Such attempts will void the warranty, and could lead to dangerous results.

If the gas valve is found to be defective, replace it by following these instructions.

1.Turn off electrical power to the heater.

2.Turn off the main gas supply at the manual gas cock outside the heater jacket or at the meter.

Electronic Pilot

Standing Pilot

Figure 31. Flame patterns.

3.Remove the front access door on the heater.

4.Disconnect the service union in the gas line, and unscrew the main gas pipe from the gas valve (see Figure 32).

5.Remove the two screws that fastens the anti- rotation bracket on the left side of the gas valve (see Figure 32), and the three screws attached to heater.

6.Remove the pilot gas tube and copper thermocouple shield, if present, from the gas valve.

Caution

Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

7.Tag and remove all wires from the gas valve terminals.

8.Pull the burner tray out of the heater (see Figure 32).

9.Screw the new gas valve onto the manifold pipe. Make sure the arrow on the bottom of the gas valve that indicates the direction of gas flow is in the proper direction. Also make sure the brass fitting is on the right side.

10.Connect the pilot gas tube to the pilot assembly and thermocouple to the gas valve.

B4 specifications

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