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Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater Internet Version for Reference Only

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

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Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater, 238-42498-00J REV 10/06 Internet Version for Reference Only

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DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER Internet Version for Reference OnlyHIGH INPUT DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETYCONGRATULATIONS Internet Version for Reference OnlyINSTALLATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACE TABLE OF CONTENTSINSTALLATION PARTS LIST DRAWINGSInternet Version for Reference Only GENERAL INFORMATIONDANGER GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE INSTALLATIONInternet Version for Reference Only CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH ASHEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATERInstallation Locating The Water Heater continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyMost people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell Internet Version for Reference OnlyOPTIONAL DIRECT VENT-AIR INTAKE TERMINAL GUARD Installation continuedInternet Version for Reference Only MINIMUM CLEARANCESFigure 1A Installation Minimum Clearances continuedInternet Version for Reference Only Figure 1B Installation Minimum Clearances continuedInternet Version for Reference Only Internet Version for Reference Only Installation Minimum Clearances continuedVENTING DO NOT install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsContact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Venting continuedHORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT-AIR INTAKE LENGTHS Internet Version for Reference Onlyorder Internet Version for Reference OnlyTable A no addlInternet Version for Reference Only Tape Measure Drill Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsContact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts Internet Version for Reference OnlySee 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 MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE Note BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THEInternet Version for Reference Only WATER CONNECTIONSInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Water Connections continuedInternet Version for Reference Only FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4”TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURESInternet Version for Reference Only Installation Water Connections continuedInternet Version for Reference Only OPEN FLAME FOR TESTINGGASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE GENERAL OPERATIONInternet Version for Reference Only CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH ASWARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTBurner Flame Check Internet Version for Reference OnlyDANGER GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE MAINTENANCEInternet Version for Reference Only CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH ASWARNING! THIS WATER MAY BE HOT Maintenance continuedInternet Version for Reference Only OF TIME THAT PARTS AND THE WATER HEATER ARE WARRANTED READ THE WARRANTY FOR A FULL EXPLANATION OF THE LENGTHInternet Version for Reference Only Optional Not Shown PARTS LISTInternet Version for Reference Only Certain ModelsDIRECT VENT WATER HEATER Internet Version for Reference OnlyVENT-AIR INTAKE KITS Internet Version for Reference OnlySUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSInternet Version for Reference Only