Bradford White ACCESSORY PACKAGES User Manual

SETBACK CONTROL

This manual must be used in
conjunction with the Installation and
Operation Manual for the water heater.

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Ambler, PA 19002

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- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of the water heater or any
other appliance.

- What to do if you smell gas:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your
building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor phone. Follow
the gas supplier instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fire department.

- For your family comfort, safety and

convenience, it is recommended this
Setback Control be installed and
serviced by a plumbing professional.

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

With Troubleshooting Guide

PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Important Information

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased one of the finest water heater accessories on the market today!
This Installation and Operation Manual will explain in detail how to install and operate your

new Setback Control. We strongly recommend you contact a plumbing professional for the
installation of this new control.

We require that you carefully read this manual and the manual supplied with the water heater
when questions arise. If you have any specific questions concerning your warranty, please
consult the plumbing professional from whom your Setback Control was purchased. For
your records, we recommend that you write the installation date for this control in the back of
this manual.

This manual should be kept with the Setback Control.

Water Heater Setback Control:

This Setback Control works with the water heater gas control. It has the capability to adjust the
setpoint of the water heater during periods where little or no hot water is required for use. The
Setback Control adjusts the setpoint of a water heater similarly to the way a programmable
thermostat does for a furnace.

Setback Control Features:

• 7 day / 4 period programming

• Conserves energy

• Hot water capacity indicator (provides an estimate of available hot water)

• Battery back-up stores programming during a power outage

• Can be programmed to comply with Sabbath requirements

• Similar interface to furnace / air conditioning thermostats

• Precision control of water temperature

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Important Information

The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the
presence of hazards at various risk levels, or to important information concerning
product life.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death, serious injury or substantial
property damage.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death, serious injury or
substantial property damage.

READ CAREFULLY

CAUTION

Indicates potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in
moderate or minor injury or property
damage.

Indicates special instructions on
installation, operation or maintenance,
which are important but not related to
personal injury hazards.

NOTICE

NOTICE

This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to prevent overheating. Should
overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
water heater and call a qualified service technician.
Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, condensate will form on the cool tank
surface and drops of water will fall on the hot burner and combustion chamber surfaces
producing a “sizzling” noise. Condensation is normal and does not indicate a leak. It will
disappear when the tank becomes heated.

DANGER

Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within five (5) seconds at a
temperature setting of 140°F (60

°

C). To protect against hot water injury, install an ASSE
approved mixing valve in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge
temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A licensed plumbing
professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted.

NOTICE

The lower the temperature setting, the greater the energy efficiency, both to heat the water and
to maintain the storage temperature during standby periods. Lower water temperatures also
extend tank life. Remember, no water heating system will provide exact temperatures at all
times. Allow a few days of operation at this setting to determine the correct temperature setting
consistent with the requirements for the installation.

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Important Information

Water temperature over 125°F
can cause severe bur ns
instantly or death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly
are at highest risk of being
scalded.

Review this instruction manual
before setting temperature

at water heater.
Feel water before bathing or

showering.
Temperature limiting valves

are available.

CAUTION

This water heater, when set at a lower temperature setting, is not capable of producing hot
water of sufficient temperature for sanitizing purposes.

WARNING

Do not operate the water heater or Setback Control without the Setback Control Junction Box
Assembly cover in place.

Do not operate water heater and Setback Control with jumpered or absent controls or safety
devices.

Turn off or disconnect the electrical power supply to the water heater and Setback Control
before servicing. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper opera t ion after servicing.

All electrical wiring must be installed and grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and/or CSA C22. Electrical
Code.

For energy efficient operation of your water heater, the suggested initial water temperature setting is
120˚F (49˚C). During the winter season, or any cold period, you may desire a higher water temperature
setting to adjust for the colder incoming water. This adjustment, however, may cause additional
condensation to form on the cooler tank surface. This does not mean the tank is leaking. During summer
months, the warmer incoming water temperatures will benefit the performance of your water heater and
reduce the amount of condensation developed.

Condensation does not mean your tank is leaking. Over 40% of reported tank leaks on installation are
proven to be condensation. To avoid unnecessary expense and inconvenience, make sure the tank is
leaking before calling a service technician.

As was stated previously, the recommended water temperature during periods when hot water is required
is 120˚F (49˚C). During setback periods, the recommended water temperature is 85°F (29°C). If it is
possible that hot water will be needed during the Leave and/or Sleep periods, set the Setback to 105°F
(41°C). This control may be used for the Sabbath. Please consult your local rabbi for recommended
water temperatures and appropriate times for the Sabbath.

Initially, the Setback Control will default all water temperatures to the setpoint on the water heater gas
control.

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Table of Contents

Page

Installing the Setback Control........................................................ 6

Remote Mounting the Setback Control.......................................... 9

Changing the Batteries................................................................ 21

Overview of Control Display and Buttons.................................... 24

Display Key ................................................................................. 25

Display Features ......................................................................... 25

Reference Time / Water Temperature Table............................... 26

The Start-up Procedure............................................................... 27

Setting the Setback Control Schedule – Initial Set-up................. 31

Editing the Setback Schedule ..................................................... 40

Setting a Temporary Temperature Hold...................................... 50

Setting a Permanent Temperature Hold...................................... 51

Editing the Clock / Day................................................................ 52

Sabbath Time Period Editing....................................................... 55

Diagnostic Codes ........................................................................ 65

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Installing the Setback Control

This section covers the installation of the Setback Control to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly,
which is mounted to the water heater. The Setback Control Junction Box Assembly was already factory
installed or installed as part of the Performance Package.

Unplug the Water Heater and Setback Control

Step 1: Unplug the water heater and Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

Inspection of Setback Control

Step 2: Remove the Setback Control from its packaging, and inspect it for any damage that occurred
during shipping. This is shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2

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Installing the Setback Control

Removal of Setback Control Protective Plate

Step 3: Remove the Setback Control Protective Plate from the Setback Control by pulling these
components in opposite directions, as shown in Figure 3. Retain the protective plate if the Setback
Control will be remote mounted.

Setback Control

Setback Control
Protective Plate

Figure 3

Install Batteries

Step 4: Remove the battery holder from the Setback Control, and install (2) AAA batteries. Replace the
battery holder after the batteries are installed. This is shown in Figure 4.

Battery Holder

Figure 4

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Installing the Setback Control

Installing Setback Control

Step 5: Using the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly (already installed on water heater), snap the
Setback Control into the backplate connected to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly, as shown in
Figure 5.

Powering the Water Heater and Setback Control

Step 6: Plug in the water heater and the transformer to power the Setback Control. This is shown in
Figure 6.

Setback Control

Figure 5

already installed

Setback Control
Junction Box Assembly

Backplate

Figure 6

Transformer

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

In the following section, the instructions detail how to Remote Mount the Setback Control.

Unplug the Water Heater and Setback Control

Step 1: Unplug the water heater and Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 7.

Remove the Setback Control from the Backplate

Step 2: Remove the Setback Control from the backplate attached to the Setback Control Junction Box
Assembly. Some force may be required. This is shown in Figure 8.

Setback

Control

Figure 7

Setback Control

Junction Box

Assembly

Backplate (already

installed)

Figure 8

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Prepare the Backplate for Wiring

Step 3: Loosen the (3) slotted screws on the backplate attached to the Setback Control Junction Box
Assembly. This is shown in Figure 9.

Slotted head

screws

Slotted head

screwdriver

Backplate (already

Figure 9

Mount the Protective Plate

Step 4: Mount the Setback Control Protective Plate in a desired location. Be sure that the Setback
Control will not be direct sunlight, as the display may be difficult to read. This is shown in Figure 10.

Drill

Figure 10

Setback Control

Junction Box

Assembly

installed)

Wall

Protective

Plate

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Measure Wire for Remote Mounting

Step 5: Measure and cut (3) pieces of 18 AWG wire to a sufficient length to reach from the backplate on
the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly to the Setback Control Protective Plate. This is shown in
Figure 11.

18 AWG

Wire

Figure 11

Label the Wires for Remote Mounting

Step 6: Label the (3) cut wires (A), (B), and (C) respectively. Label both ends of the wires. This is shown
in Figure 12. Masking tape can be used to label the wires.

Figure 12

Label Each

Wire

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A

Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Prepare the Wires for Installation

Step 7: Strip approximately ¼” of the wire’s insulation from each end of the three wires. This is shown in
Figure 13.

Strip
Approximately ¼”
from Each End of

ll (3) Wires

Figure 13

Install Wire (A) – Backplate

Step 8: Using wire (A), insert one end into the top terminal location on the backplate (located on the
Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 14. Be sure that the wire already
located in this location is not dislodged.

Wire (A)

Backplate

Wires Already

Installed

Figure 14

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Fasten Wire (A) into its Designated Location – Backplate

Step 9: Tighten the slotted screw in the top terminal location on the backplate (located on the Setback
Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 15.

Wire (A)

Setback Control

Junction Box Assembly

Slotted head

screwdriver

Figure 15

Install Wire (B) – Backplate

Step 10: Using wire (B), insert one end into the middle terminal location on the backplate (located on the
Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 16. Be sure that the wire already
located in this location is not dislodged.

Wires Already

Installed

Wire (A) Wire (B)

Figure 16

Backplate

Backplate

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Fasten Wire (B) into its Designated Location – Backplate

Step 11: Tighten the slotted screw in the middle terminal location on the backplate (located on the Setback
Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 17.

Wire (A)

Wire (B)

Slotted head

screwdriver

Install Wire (C) – Backplate

Step 12: Using wire (C), insert one end into the bottom terminal location on the backplate (located on the
Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 18. Be sure that the wire already located in
this location is not dislodged.

Wires Already

Installed

Wire (B)

Wire (C)

Figure 17

Wire (A)

Backplate

Setback Control

Junction Box Assembly

Backplate

Figure 18

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Fasten Wire (C) into its Designated Location – Backplate

Step 13: Tighten the slotted screw in the bottom terminal location on the backplate (located on the
Setback Control Junction Box Assembly). This is shown in Figure 19.

Wire (A)

Wire (B)

Wire (C)

Slotted head

screwdriver

Route Wires to Protective Plate

Step 14: Route all three wires to the Setback Control Protective Plate.

Figure 19

Junction Box Assembly

Backplate

Setback Control

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Install Wire (A) – Protective Plate

Step 15: Using wire (A), insert one end into the top terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is
shown in Figure 20.

Wire (A)

Fasten Wire (A) into its Designated Location – Protective Plate

Step 16: Tighten the slotted screw in the top terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown in
Figure 21.

Wire (A)

Figure 20

Slotted head

screwdriver

Protective

Plate

Protective

Plate

Figure 21

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Install Wire (B) – Protective Plate

Step 17: Using wire (B), insert one end into the middle terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is
shown in Figure 22.

Wire (A)

Wire (B)

Protective

Plate

Figure 22

Fasten Wire (B) into its Designated Location – Protective Plate

Step 18: Tighten the slotted screw in the middle terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown in
Figure 23.

Wire (B)

Wire (A)

Figure 23

Slotted head

screwdriver

Protective

Plate

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Install Wire (C) – Protective Plate

Step 19: Using wire (C), insert one end into the bottom terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is
shown in Figure 24.

Wire (A)

Wire (B)

Wire (C)

Protective

Plate

Figure 24

Fasten Wire (C) into its Designated Location – Protective Plate

Step 20: Tighten the slotted screw in the bottom terminal location on the Protective Plate. This is shown
in Figure 25.

Wire (A)

Wire (B)

Wire (C)

Figure 25

Slotted head

screwdriver

Protective

Plate

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Install Setback Control

Step 21: Snap the Setback Control into the Protective Plate. Align the Setback Control to the Protective
Plate, and press until it is fully seated. This is shown in Figure 26.

Setback

Control

Protective

Plate

Figure 26

Install Cover Plate

Step 22: Snap the Setback Cover Plate onto the backplate (located on the Setback Control Junction Box
Assembly). This is shown in Figure 27.

Cover Plate

Setback Control

Junction Box

Assembly

Backplate

Figure 27

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Remote Mounting the Setback Control

Powering the Water Heater and Setback Control

Step 23: Plug in the water heater and the transformer to power the Setback Control. This is shown in
Figure 28.

Figure 28

Transformer

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Changing the Batteries

This section covers the replacement of the batteries used as a back-up power source for the Setback
Control.

Unplug the Water Heater and Setback Control

Step 1: Unplug the water heater and Setback Control. This is shown in Figure 29.

Removal of Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Cover

Step 2: Remove Setback Control Junction Box Assembly cover by unscrewing the two Philips head
screws holding it to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly base. Retain these screws for later use.
Remove the cover. This process is shown in Figure 30.

Figure 29

Cover

Screw

Figure 30

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