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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION	4
INSTALLATION
Locating The Water Heater	5
Minimum Clearances	8
Optional Direct Vent-Air Intake Terminal Guard	8
Venting	12
Horizontal and Vertical Vent-Air Intake Lengths	14
Vent-Air Intake System Installation	17
Water Connections	25
Gas Connections	29
GENERAL OPERATION	30
Lighting and Shutdown Instructions	31
Thermostat Adjustment	32
Burner Flame Checks	33
MAINTENANCE	34
PARTS LIST	37
PARTS LIST DRAWINGS
Direct Vent Water Heater	38
Vent-Air Intake Kits	39
INSTALLATIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACE
HEATING	40

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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 DRAWINGSGENERAL INFORMATION DANGERInternet 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 CLEARANCESInstallation Minimum Clearances continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyFigure 1A Installation Minimum Clearances continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyFigure 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 ADJUSTMENTInternet Version for Reference Only DANGERBurner Flame Check GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE MAINTENANCEInternet Version for Reference Only CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH ASMaintenance continued Internet Version for Reference OnlyWARNING! THIS WATER MAY BE HOT READ THE WARRANTY FOR A FULL EXPLANATION OF THE LENGTH Internet Version for Reference OnlyOF 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 OnlyTHE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS WATER HEATERS Internet Version for Reference OnlySUITABLE FOR WATER POTABLE HEATING AND SPACE HEATING