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Copper Brute B4 Volume Water Heaters Page 3
SECTION 1.
General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides installation, operating, and
maintenance instructions for Copper Brute Volume
Water Heaters, Sizes 175 through 400. Review all
application and installation procedures completely
before proceeding with the installation. Experience
has shown that most operating problems are caused by
improper installation.
1.2 Warranty
The Copper Brute heaters are sold with a limited
factory warranty.
Make all warranty claims to an authorized
Bradford White representative or directly to the
factory. Claims must include the heater serial number
and model (this information can be found on the rating
plate), installation date, and name of the installer.
Shipping costs are not included in the warranty
coverage.
Some accessory items are shipped in separate
packages. Inspect everything for damage immediately
upon delivery, and advise the transporter of any
shortages or damage. Any such claims should be led
with the transporter. The transporter will not accept a
claim from the shipper, Bradford White.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by
improper installation, operation, or eld modication.
1.3 Technical Assistance
Consult Bradford White or your local wholesaler
with any questions or problems involving the
specication, installation and operation of Bradford
White equipment. An experienced technical support
staff is ready to assist in assuring the proper
performance and application of Bradford White
products.
Gas Connection
Size Water C C V
Connect. U.S. Only (Indoor) Vent
Nat. Propane Size A B (Outdoor) Dia.
Size in. mm in. mm in. mm in. cm in. cm in. cm in. cm in. mm
175 3/4 19 1/2 13 11/2 38 18 46 261/2 67 141/16 36 23/2 60 6 152
250 3/4 19 1/2 13 11/2 38 221/2 57 31 79 181/16 47 243/4 63 7 178
325 3/4 19 1/2 13 11/2 38 263/4 68 353/4 91 193/16 49 257/8 66 8 203
400 3/4 19 1/2 13 11/2 38 313/4 80 401/4 102 225/8 58 267/8 68 9 229
Note: Dimensions may vary.
Figure 1. General conguration.
A
8-1/2in.
(216mm)
INLET OUTLET
TOP VIEW C C
OPTIONAL
VENTCAP FOR
OUTDOORUSE
DRAFTHOOD
DRAFTHOOD MUST
BEINSTALLED IN
THEFIELD
HEADER
LOCATION
OUTLET
40-9/16in. (1030mm)
INLET
5-1/2in.
(140mm)
26-1/2in.
(673mm)
SIDE VIEW
V
30-3/16in. (767mm)
B
Dimensions shown in inches cm.