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Bradford-White Corp 238-42498-00J REV 10/06 instruction manual Internet Version for Reference Only

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

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Internet Version for Reference Only HIGH INPUT DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUALFOR YOUR SAFETY DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERInternet Version for Reference Only CONGRATULATIONSTABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATIONPARTS LIST DRAWINGS INSTALLATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACEDANGER GENERAL INFORMATIONInternet Version for Reference Only INSTALLATION Internet Version for Reference OnlyCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THECOVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER Installation Locating The Water Heater continuedInternet Version for Reference Only HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOTInternet Version for Reference Only Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smellInstallation continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyMINIMUM 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 Installation Minimum Clearances continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyDO NOT install any damaged vent-air intake system components Contact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement partsInternet Version for Reference Only VENTINGInstallation Venting continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT-AIR INTAKE LENGTHSInternet Version for Reference Only Table Ano addl orderInternet Version for Reference Only Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system components Contact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement partsInternet Version for Reference Only Tape Measure DrillInternet Version for Reference Only See FigureInternet Version for Reference Only Internet 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 three8. 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 Figure Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only 9. 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 Figure11. 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 Figure Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only Note BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE Internet Version for Reference OnlyWATER CONNECTIONS MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVEInstallation Water Connections continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyFAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4” Internet Version for Reference OnlyTEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM, WHICH MIGHT RESULTInstallation Water Connections continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyOPEN FLAME FOR TESTING Internet Version for Reference OnlyGENERAL OPERATION Internet Version for Reference OnlyCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEInternet Version for Reference Only WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire orTHERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT Internet Version for Reference OnlyDANGER Internet Version for Reference OnlyBurner Flame Check MAINTENANCE Internet Version for Reference OnlyCIRCUMSTANCES 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 PARTS LIST Internet Version for Reference OnlyCertain Models Optional Not ShownInternet Version for Reference Only DIRECT VENT WATER HEATERInternet Version for Reference Only VENT-AIR INTAKE KITSInternet Version for Reference Only THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSSUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING