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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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Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system components.

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VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

WARNING

The vent-air intake system must be properly installed. Failure to properly install the vent-air intake system could result in property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system components.

Contact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts.

IMPORTANT

When the following instructions specify, to seal a vent-air intake joint, use only Loctite Ultra Blue 587 RTV Silicone sealant. A tube of Loctite Ultra Blue 587 RTV Silicone sealant is supplied with each optional vent- air intake kit. Make sure that all joints are completely sealed.

When drilling pilot holes for the #8 sheet metal screws through the six

(6) inch (15.2 cm) diameter components, be careful not to drill into the inner four (4) inch (10.2 cm) diameter components.

WARNING

The vent-air intake terminal must be installed through at outside wall in a horizontal position. This direct vent water heater is not designed for through the roof vertical venting.

Tools Required For Vent-Air Intake Installation

The following minimum tools are required to properly install the vent- air intake system. Note: Wall construction will determine tool usage.

Tape Measure Drill

3/16 inch (4.75 mm) Diameter Drill Bit(s) 1/8 inch Diameter (3.2 mm) Drill Bit(s)

Masonry Drill Bit(s) (For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall

Construction)

Reciprocating Saw w/appropriate Blade(s) (Dependent on Wall

Construction)

Chisel (For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall

Construction)

Hammer (For Poured Concrete, Concrete Block and Brick Wall

Construction)

1/4 & 5/16 inch Nut Drivers (Preferred) or Slotted Head Screwdriver

Phillips Head Screwdriver

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Bradford-White Corp Direct Vent Gas Water Heater Internet Version for Reference Only, Tape Measure Drill, Construction

Contents

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 SPACEInternet Version for Reference Only GENERAL INFORMATIONDANGER 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 GUARDFigure 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 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 ADJUSTMENTBurner Flame Check Internet Version for Reference OnlyDANGER Internet Version for Reference Only MAINTENANCECIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEWARNING! 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 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 OnlySUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSInternet Version for Reference Only