Bradford-White Corp BWCH, BWCV, Copper Brute II Hydronic Boiler SECTION 1. General Information

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SECTION 1.General Information

USING THIS MANUAL – Because the

Copper Brute II Boilers and Copper Brute II Water

Heaters are identical appliances, with the exception

of materials of manufacture, labels and ultimate

use application, this manual provides information

for the proper installation, operation and

maintenance of both products. Where differences

exist between the application of the appliances and

their operation, the sections pertinent to only one

appliance or the other will be so identied.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this

appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or

gas tter.

WARNING

The Copper Brute II hydronic, boiler or water

heater must be installed in accordance with the

procedures detailed in this manual, or the Bradford

White warranty may be voided. The installation must

conform to the requirements of the local jurisdiction

having authority, and, in the United States, to the

latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the installation must

conform to the latest edition of the Natural Gas

and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 and/

or local codes. Where required by the authority

having jurisdiction, the installation of Copper Brute

II appliances must conform to the Standard for

Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired

Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any modications to

the boiler, its gas controls, or wiring may void the

warranty. If eld conditions require modications,

consult the factory representative before initiating

such modications.

1.1 Introduction

This manual provides information necessary

for the installation, operation, and maintenance of

Bradford White Corp, Copper Brute II copper tube

appliances. Read it carefully before installation.

All application and installation procedures

should be reviewed completely before proceeding

with the installation. Consult the Bradford White

factory, or local factory representative, with any issues

or questions regarding this equipment. Experience

has shown that most operating issues are caused by

improper installation.

The Copper Brute II appliance is protected

against over pressurization. A pressure relief valve

is tted to all appliances. It is installed on the outlet

header, at the water outlet of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance

must not exceed 13" w.c. (3.2kPa).

All installations must be made in accordance with:

1) In the U.S., the " National Fuel Gas

Code"ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, Latest Edition and all

applicable local codes as required by the Authorities

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or

2) In Canada, the "Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code", CSA B149.1, latest edition and all

applicable local codes as required by the AHJ.

All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with:

1). In the U.S., the "National Electrical Code"

(NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, latest Edition and all

applicable local codes as required by the AHJ, or

2). In Canada, the “Canadian Electrical Code

- Part 1”, CSA STD. C22.1 and all applicable local

codes as required by the AHJ.

This appliance must be electrically grounded in

accordance with the applicable codes and standards

referenced above.

1.2 Model Identication

Consult the rating plate on the unit. The

following information describes the model number

structure.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

B W C A C 2

SERIES

B W C

USAGE

SIZE

0 5 0 0

0 7 5 0

1 0 0 0

1 2 5 0

1 5 0 0

1 7 5 0

2 0 0 0

FUEL

ALTITUDE

FIRING

MODE

K (500/750)

N (1000)

L (1250-2000)

LOCATION

REVISION

HEAT

EXCHANGER

OPTIONS

CODE

PUMP

OPTIONS