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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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The following instructions detail the installation of the standard horizontal vent-air intake kit supplied with the water heater.

5. Insert the straight end of the four (4) inch (10.2 cm) diameter elbow into the flue reducer until firmly seated and oriented in the correct direction. With a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) diameter drill bit (not supplied), drill three (3) holes, 120o apart, through the flue reducer into the four (4) inch (10.2 cm) diameter elbow. 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 9).

Figure 9.

6. Place the straight end of the six (6) inch (15.2 cm) diameter elbow over the four (4) inch (10.2 cm) diameter elbow and plenum collar until seated on top of the plenum box. Make certain that the six (6) inch (15.2 cm) diameter elbow is oriented in the same direction as the four (4) inch (10.2 cm) diameter elbow and both are oriented in the correct direction. 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 plenum collar. Fasten with three (3) #8 sheet metal screws (supplied) (See Figure 10).

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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 DRAWINGSDANGER GENERAL INFORMATIONInternet Version for Reference Only 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 CLEARANCESInternet 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 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 ADJUSTMENTDANGER Internet Version for Reference OnlyBurner Flame Check GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE MAINTENANCEInternet Version for Reference Only CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH ASInternet 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 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 OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSSUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING