Bradford-White 238-16152-00F User Manual

COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER

La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la
fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones.
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the
manufacturer listed on the rating plate.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THE WARRANTY ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN
THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE
MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING.

For safety, convenience, and best performance, we recommend
this water heater be installed and serviced by a plumbing
professional.

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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 Commercial Electric Water Heater. We at Bradford
White strongly recommend 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.

At Bradford White we’re committed to providing you with
the finest water heater made.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information................................................................... 4

Installation.................................................................................... 5

Locating The Water Heater .................................................... 5

Water Connections.................................................................. 8

Electrical Connections............................................................ 14

Amperage Chart ....................................................................... 15

GPH Recovery Capacities...................................................... 15

General Operation...................................................................... 16

Thermostat Adjustment........................................................... 17

Maintenance................................................................................ 19

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The design of this electric water has been listed with Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as complying with UL standard UL1453.

This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, install this water heater in accordance with the N.E.C.
Reference Book (latest edition).

The warranty for this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is
installed, adjusted and operated in accordance with these Installation and
Operating Instructions. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage
resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply with these instructions.

This water heater has been designed and listed for the purpose of heating
potable water. The installation and use of this water heater for any purpose
other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water heater
and create a hazardous condition and nullify the warranty.

CAUTION

Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life and
property and will nullify the water.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and/or any gas control, which has been under water.
Depending upon individual circumstances, it may be necessary to replace the
entire water heater.

Make sure that the rating plate on the water heater is referenced for certainty
that the correct voltage is being supplied to the water heater.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

DANGER

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General Information continued -

A sacrificial anode(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any anode, for
any reason, will nullify the warranty. In areas where water is unusually active,
an odor may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction between the
sacrificial anode and impurities in the water. If this should happen, an
alternative anode(s) may be purchased from the supplier that installed this
water heater. This will minimize the odor while protecting the tank.
Additionally, the water heater should be flushed with appropriate dissolvers to
eliminate any bacteria.

IMPORTANT

Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components for
possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is
evident, please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased or
the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts.

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INSTALLATION

Locating The Water Heater

WARNING

Water heaters are heat -producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,
there must be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care
must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the
water heater. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE

MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR
STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR ANY LOCATION
FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.

This water heater must NOT be installed in any location where gasoline
or flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is
such to eliminate the ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors.

The location for the installation of this water heater is of utmost importance.
Before installing this water heater, consult the installation section of these
instructions. After reading these installation and operating instructions, select
a location for the water heater where the floor is level and is easily accessible
to a power supply and water connections. It is recommended that the water
heater be located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat
loss through the pipes. DO NOT locate the water heater where water

lines could be subjected to freezing temperatures. Locate the water
heater so that access panels and drain valves are accessible.

Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating
and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical
compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning
solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool
chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride, waxes and process chemicals. These
materials are corrosive at ve ry low concentration levels with little or no odor to
reveal their presence. NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED

BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY THE

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WARRANTY. DO NOT OPERATE THE WATER HEATER IF EXPOSURE
HAS OR WILL OCCUR. DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE
COMPOUNDS IN THE VICINITY OF THE WATER HEATER.

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This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or
water line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief

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valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to
lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a
suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater. The drain pan
must be no greater than 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) deep and have a minimum length
and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) measured from the jacket of the water
heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from your
plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain.
The piping must be pitched for proper drainage.

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Water Connections

NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE
MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.

After shutting the main water supply valve, open a faucet to relieve the water
line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making