American Water Heater (A)BCG3 85T500-8P Installation considerations, Rough In Dimensions, 2 NPT

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installation considerations

Rough In Dimensions

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							OUTLET																			INLET
							OUTLET																			INLET
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TABLE 1. ROUGH-IN-DIMENSIONS
												Dimensions in Inches/cm																						Connections									Approx. Ship Weight
	Input Rate		Approximate									Dimensions in Inches/cm																			Inlet (NPT)						Outlet (NPT)						Approx. Ship Weight
	Input Rate		Approximate																												Inlet (NPT)						Outlet (NPT)
Model	Btu/Hr		Tank Cap																	Gas						Vent																	Std.		ASME
	Kw/Hr			G/L	A		B		C			D			E	F				Inlet			H			Dia		J			Top		Front	Back			Top		Front			Back	Lbs/		Lbs/
																				G						I																	Kgs.		Kgs.
(A)BCG385T500-8N/	500,000		85		81.50		17.50	77.25			67.50				27.13	21.00				1.00			67.50			8.00		27.75			1.50	1.50		1.50			1.50		1.50			1.50	812		857
(A)BCG385T500-8P	500,000		85		81.50		17.50	77.25			67.50				27.13	21.00				1.00			67.50			8.00		27.75			1.50	1.50		1.50			1.50		1.50			1.50	812		857
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(A)BCG385T500-8N/	147		322		207		44	196			171				69	53				3			171			20		70			1.50	1.50		1.50			1.50		1.50			1.50	368		389
(A)BCG385T500-8P	147		322		207		44	196			171				69	53				3			171			20		70			1.50	1.50		1.50			1.50		1.50			1.50	368		389
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TABLE 2. RECOVERY CAPACITIES, based on 80% efficiency
	Input Rate		Approximate												Recovery Rating Capacities (GPH and LPH) at temperature rise indicated
Model	Btu/Hr			Tank Cap
Model	Btu/Hr			Tank Cap			30°F		40°F						50°F		60°F					70°F				80°F				90°F			100°F				110°F			120°F			130°F		140°F
	Kw/Hr			G/L			17°C		22°C						28°C	33°C						39°C				44°C				50°C			56°C				61°C				67°C		72°C		78°C
(A)BCG385T500-8N/	500,000		85				1616		1212					970		808						693				606				539			485				441				404		373		346
(A)BCG385T500-8P	500,000		85				1616		1212					970		808						693				606				539			485				441				404		373		346
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(A)BCG385T500-8N/	147		322				6118		4588					3671		3059						2622				2294				2039			1835				1668				1529		1412		1311
(A)BCG385T500-8P	147		322				6118		4588					3671		3059						2622				2294				2039			1835				1668				1529		1412		1311
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TABLE 3. GAS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Model	Gas Type						Gas Supply Pressure																			Gas Manifold Pressure											Volts / Hz						Amperes
Model	Gas Type				Minumum											Maximum										Gas Manifold Pressure											Volts / Hz						Amperes
					Minumum											Maximum
(A)BCG385T500-8N/	Natural			4.5" W.C. (1.12 kPa)											14" W.C. (3.48 kPa)											3.5" W.C. (0.87 kPa)											120/60							<5
(A)BCG385T500-8P	Natural			4.5" W.C. (1.12 kPa)											14" W.C. (3.48 kPa)											3.5" W.C. (0.87 kPa)											120/60							<5
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(A)BCG385T500-8N/	Propane			11" W.C. (2.74 kPa)											14" W.C. (3.48 kPa)											10" W.C. (2.49 kPa)											120/60							<5
(A)BCG385T500-8P	Propane			11" W.C. (2.74 kPa)											14" W.C. (3.48 kPa)											10" W.C. (2.49 kPa)											120/60							<5
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Contents Commercial gas water heaters Table Of Contents Safe Installation, Use and Service Asme CRNGeneral Safety Information Fire and Explosion Hazard Hydrogen Gas Flammable Precautions Grounding Instructions Qualifications IntroductionAbbreviations Used Features and components 2 NPT Installation considerationsRough In Dimensions Model Right Left Back Ceiling Side Locating the Water HeaterClearances Installation On Combustible Flooring Insulation BlanketHard Water Circulation PumpsNatural Gas Installations Propane InstallationsHigh Altitude Installations Installation Requirements Power SupplyWater Temperature Controland Mixing Valves Gas Pressure RequirementsTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Dishwashing MachinesClosed Water Systems Thermal ExpansionContaminated Air Air RequirementsVENTING Installation Unconfined SpaceConfined Space Vent AdapterMultiple Heater Manifold Fresh Air Openings For Confined SpacesOutdoor Air Through Two Openings Outdoor Air Through One OpeningOutdoor Air Through Two Vertical Ducts Air From Other Indoor SpacesTechnical Data Venting Multiple Gas Fired Tank-Type HeatersValve Discharge Pipe Water heater installationWater Line Connections Installation Diagrams Top Inlet/Outlet Usage Code RestrictionsHeater Wiring Gas Piping PurgingGas Pressure Regulator GAS Supply Pipe Length FeetFilling AdjustmentsGeneral For Your Safety Read Before Operating Lighting & Operation LabelCheck the Igniter Assembly Igniter AssemblyCheck Venting Main BurnerMAINTENANCE Remote Storage Tank Temperature ControlTemperature-Pressure Relief Valve Test Checking the InputHot Water Odor Anode Rod InspectionDraining and Flushing To Drain the Water Heater Storage TankDeliming Solvents Tank Cleanout ProcedureDeliming Using Flo-Jug Method Chemical Hazard For your information High Water Temperature Shut OFF System AIR in HOT Water FaucetsSequence of Operation Flow Chart Operational checklist Complaint Cause Remedy User Service AgentDiagrams Water PipingTemperature & Pressure Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Circulating Pump Multi Flue 2 Units Multi Flue 2 Units with Vertical Storage Tank Multi Flue 2 Units with Vertical Storage Tank Return from Multi Flue 2 Units TWO Temperature Multi Flue 2 Units with Booster TWO Temperature MULTI-FLUE 3 Units MULTI-FLUE 3 Units with Vertical Storage Tank MULTI-FLUE 3 Units with Horizontal Storage Tank Multi Flue Flue 4 Units MULTI-FLUE 4 Units with Vertical Storage Tank MULTI-FLUE 4 Units with Horizontal Storage Tank Manifold Kits For Technical ASSISTANCE, Service or Warranty Information