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Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater instruction manual For Your Safety

Models: Direct Vent Gas Water Heater 238-42498-00J REV 10/06

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DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER

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HIGH INPUT DIRECT VENT

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

For safety, convenience, and best performance, we recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a plumbing professional.

238-42498-00J REV 10/06

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Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater instruction manual Internet Version for Reference Only, For Your Safety

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HIGH INPUT DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL Internet Version for Reference OnlyFOR YOUR SAFETY DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERCONGRATULATIONS Internet Version for Reference OnlyINSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTSPARTS LIST DRAWINGS INSTALLATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACEDANGER GENERAL INFORMATIONInternet Version for Reference Only Internet Version for Reference Only INSTALLATIONCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEInstallation Locating The Water Heater continued COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATERInternet Version for Reference Only HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOTMost people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only Installation continuedMINIMUM CLEARANCES OPTIONAL DIRECT VENT-AIR INTAKE TERMINAL GUARDInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Minimum Clearances continuedFigure 1A Internet Version for Reference Only Installation Minimum Clearances continuedFigure 1B Internet Version for Reference Only Installation Minimum Clearances continuedContact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts DO NOT install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsInternet Version for Reference Only VENTINGInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Venting continuedHORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT-AIR INTAKE LENGTHS Internet Version for Reference OnlyTable A Internet Version for Reference Onlyno addl orderInternet Version for Reference Only Contact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsInternet Version for Reference Only Tape Measure DrillSee Figure Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only 7. Extend the four 4 inch 10.2 cm diameter telescopic tube to its maximum length and slide the backing plate over it. Place the large end of the four 4 inch 10.2 cm diameter telescopic tube through the hole in the outside wall. Insert the smaller end of the four 4 inch diameter 10.2 cm telescopic tube into the flared end of the four 4 inch 10.2 cm diameter elbow, one 1 inch 2.5 cm or until seated. Drill three Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only 8. Extend the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube to its maximum length. Place the large end of the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube over the collar on the outer wall mounting plate. Drill three 3 1/8 inch 3.2 mm diameter holes, 120o apart, through the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube into the collar on the outer wall mounting plate. Fasten with three 3 #8 sheet metal screws supplied. Using the supplied special RTV silicone sealant, apply a sufficient amount to seal the joint See Figure9. From outside the building, slide the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube through the opening in the wall until the outer wall mounting plate is flush with the wall See Figure Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only 11. From inside the building, slide the backing plate over the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube until it is flush with the wall. Adjust the length of the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube and insert the end into the flared end of the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter elbow one 1 inch 2.5 cm or until seated. Drill three 3 1/8 inch 3.2 mm diameter holes, 120o apart, through the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter elbow into the six 6 inch 15.2 cm diameter telescopic tube and through the tubes where the small and large sections overlap. Fasten with three 3 #8 sheet metal screws supplied. Using the supplied special RTV silicone sealant, apply a sufficient amount to seal all joints See FigureInternet Version for Reference Only Internet Version for Reference Only Note BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THEWATER CONNECTIONS MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVEInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Water Connections continuedTEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4”FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Water Connections continuedInternet Version for Reference Only OPEN FLAME FOR TESTINGInternet Version for Reference Only GENERAL OPERATIONCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEWARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTDANGER Internet Version for Reference OnlyBurner Flame Check Internet Version for Reference Only MAINTENANCECIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEInternet Version for Reference Only Maintenance continuedWARNING! THIS WATER MAY BE HOT Internet Version for Reference Only READ THE WARRANTY FOR A FULL EXPLANATION OF THE LENGTHOF TIME THAT PARTS AND THE WATER HEATER ARE WARRANTED Internet Version for Reference Only PARTS LISTCertain Models Optional Not ShownDIRECT VENT WATER HEATER Internet Version for Reference OnlyVENT-AIR INTAKE KITS Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSSUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING