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

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

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on the market today!

This installation, operation and instruction manual will explain in detail the installation and maintenance of your new Direct Vent Gas Water Heater. The Manufacturer strongly recommends that you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of this water heater.

We require that you carefully read this manual, as well as the enclosed warranty, and refer to it when questions arise. If you have any specific questions concerning your warranty, please consult the plumbing professional from whom your water heater was purchased. For your records we recommend that you write the model, serial number and installation date of your water heater in the maintenance section in the back of this manual.

This manual should be kept with the water heater.

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

Contents

FOR YOUR SAFETY Internet Version for Reference OnlyHIGH INPUT DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATERInternet Version for Reference Only CONGRATULATIONSPARTS LIST DRAWINGS TABLE OF CONTENTSINSTALLATION INSTALLATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACEInternet Version for Reference Only GENERAL INFORMATIONDANGER CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS INSTALLATIONInternet Version for Reference Only GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THEInternet Version for Reference Only COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATERInstallation Locating The Water Heater continued HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOTInternet Version for Reference Only Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smellMINIMUM CLEARANCES Installation continuedInternet Version for Reference Only 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 Installation Minimum Clearances continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only DO NOT install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsContact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts VENTINGInstallation Venting continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyInternet Version for Reference Only HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT-AIR INTAKE LENGTHSno addl Internet Version for Reference OnlyTable A orderInternet Version for Reference Only Internet Version for Reference Only Do not install any damaged vent-air intake system componentsContact the manufacturer of the water heater for replacement parts 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 WATER CONNECTIONS Note BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THEInternet Version for Reference Only MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVEInstallation Water Connections continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyFROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4”TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE Internet Version for Reference OnlyInstallation Water Connections continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyOPEN FLAME FOR TESTING Internet Version for Reference OnlyCIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GENERAL OPERATIONInternet Version for Reference Only 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 OnlyBurner Flame Check Internet Version for Reference OnlyDANGER CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS MAINTENANCEInternet Version for Reference Only 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 Certain Models PARTS LISTInternet Version for Reference Only Optional Not ShownInternet Version for Reference Only DIRECT VENT WATER HEATERInternet Version for Reference Only VENT-AIR INTAKE KITSSUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERSInternet Version for Reference Only