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Applications manual

 

 

2.8 Bosch GWH 425 HN

Features: Hydro-generated ignition 80% thermal efficiency

Endless hot water for one major application at a time Venting: 5" double wall B-vent — natural draft

Modulating gas valve — constant temperature at varying flow rates Model GWH 425 HN N for natural gas (NG) supply

Model GWH 425 HN L for liquid propane (LP) supply 15-year warranty

Qualifies for $300 tax credit

GWH 425 HN Technical Specifications

Gas input

Natural Gas: 30,735 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

 

LP Gas: 30,735 - 117,000 BTU

 

 

Minimum flow to activate

0.6 gallons per minute (gpm)

Flow rates

45˚F rise @ 4.2 gpm

 

55˚F rise @ 3.4 gpm

 

65˚F rise @ 2.9 gpm

 

77˚F rise @ 2.4 gpm

 

90˚F rise @ 2.1 gpm

 

 

Thermal Efficiency

NG: 80% LP: 80%

Dimensions

25.75" h x 16.75" w x 8.5" d

Weight

33 lbs.

Modulating gas valve

yes

Ignition

Hydro-generated

Accessories

Horizontal vent kit (AQ4) - power

 

vent kit for horizontal venting

 

 

GWH 425 HN Installation Specifications

Gas connection

¾" Male NPT

 

 

Water connections

¾" Male NPT

NG gas pressure

Minimum: 7" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

LP gas pressure

Minimum: 11" W.C.

 

Maximum: 14" W.C.

 

 

Water pressure

Minimum: 30 PSI

(Static)

Minimum well pressure: 40 PSI

 

Maximum: 150 PSI

 

 

Electrical supply

120VAC - plugs in

 

 

Vertical venting

5" minimum diameter - natural

 

draft

 

 

Horizontal venting

AQ4 horizontal vent kit required

 

for horizontal terminations

 

 

GWH 425 HN Installation Clearances

Top (A)

12"

 

 

Front (B)

4"

Back

0"

 

 

Sides

4"

 

 

Floor (C)

12"

 

 

LIS TED VE NT C AP

MINIMUM 6

FE ET (1.8M)

LIS TED G AS VE NT

E S TAB LIS H A ONE

F OOT R IS E B E F OR E

ANY E LB OW S

Fig. 2 Venting configuration

Installation guidelines:

Venting:

5" minimum diameter — do not reduce vent size Refer to installation manual for vent material options

Do not combination vent with any power vented appliances

Establish a one-foot rise before any elbows

Minimum vent height - 6 feet

Horizontal sections must slope upwards at least ¼" for every foot of the horizontal length and be properly supported

Gas piping:

Heater will not function properly without adequate supply gas pressure

Any appliance connector should be ¾" minimum diameter

Plumbing:

Install the included pressure relief valve and pipe to suitable drain Minimum piping diameter is ¾"

Do not solder directly to connections on the bottom of the unit Use full port ball valves for isolation valves

Application manual 11.2007

Bosch Water Heating

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