Bradford-White Corp EFR160T120, ULTRA HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS WATER HEATER SECTION IX: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION IX: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against

the water heater or direct vent system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by

children) with the water heater and direct vent system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE

MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS

WATER HEATER OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.

Installation or service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman in the field.

Plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply and electrical work are required.

Light the unit in accordance with the operating instructions label attached to the water heater.

Under no circumstances should the input rate exceed the input rate shown on the water heater rating plate. Over

firing could result in damage or sooting of the water heater.

If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate water heater until all corrective steps have been made by a

factory authorized independent service contractor or qualified service professional.

1. Flooding to or above the level of the burner or controls

2. External firing

3. Damage

4. Firing without water

5. Sooting

NEVER OPERATE THE WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND

A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING OF

THE WATER HEATER.

TO FILL THE WATER HEATER

1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob or valve stem clockwise. If alternative water connections

are provided but not used, make certain they are plugged (i.e. right side connections).

2. Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.

3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.

4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled. Close the faucets and check

for water leaks at the water heater drain valve, combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot

and cold water connections.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

1. Thermostat starts with heating cycle

2. Blower ON

3. Blower pre-purge

4. Spark rod sparks to the burner and gas valve opens – Burner ignition

5. Main burner ON

6. Flame signal confirmed

7. Thermostat satisfied

8. Gas valve closes – Main burner OFF

9. Blower post-purge