Bradford White BMT2V0400 User Manual

Installation and Operation Instructions Document 1244A

Installation and Operation
Instructions for

Hydronic Boiler
Model BMT2H

Water Heater
Model BMT2V
Sizes 200, 300, 400

FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician,

qualified in hot water boiler installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation could
create carbon monoxide gas in flue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or
death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty. For indoor installations, as an
additional measure of safety, Bradford White strongly recommends installation of suitable Carbon
Monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces.

WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this 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 nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas
supplier.

Assurez-vous de bien suivres les instructions
données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion ou
pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute blessure
ou la mort.

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous

servir des téléphones dansle bâtiment où vous
trouvez.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de

gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de

gaz, appelez le sservice des incendies.
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par
un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou
par le fournisseur de gaz.

AVERTISSEMENT

H2357900-

238-49221-00B REV 7/14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. General Information

1.1 Introduction ...................................................... 3

1.2 Model Identication .......................................... 4

1.3 Warranty .......................................................... 4

1.4 Dimensions ...................................................... 4

1.5 Locating the Appliance..................................... 4

1.6 Locating Pump-Mounted Water Heater

with Respect to Storage Tank(s) ...................... 7

1.7 Locating Pump-Mounted Boiler with

Respect to Return/Supply Header ................... 7

1.8 Locating Appliance for Correct Horizontal Vent/

Ducted Air Distance From Outside Wall .......... 7

SECTION 2. Venting and Combustion Air

2.1 Combustion Air ................................................ 8

2.1.1 Combustion Air From Room ............................ 8

2.1.2 Intake Combustion Air...................................... 9

2.2 Venting ............................................................. 9

2.2.1 Vent Categories ............................................... 9

2.2.2 Category I Vent ................................................ 9

2.2.3 Common Venting Systems .............................. 9

2.2.4 Category III Vent ............................................ 10

2.3 Locating Vent & Combustion Air Terminals .... 10

2.3.1 Side Wall Vent Terminal ................................. 10

2.3.2 Side Wall Combustion Air Terminal ................ 13

2.3.3 Vertical Vent Terminal .................................... 13

2.3.4 Vertical Combustion Air Terminal ................... 13

2.4 Common Vent Test – Boilers ......................... 13

2.5 Vent Terminals for Outdoor Units ................... 14

SECTION 3. Gas Supply and Piping

3.1 Gas Supply and Piping .................................. 15

SECTION 4A. Water Connections –
Boiler

4A.1 Heating System Piping:

Hot Supply Connections – Boiler ................... 16

4A.2 Cold Water Make-Up – Boiler ........................ 16

4A.3 Water Flow Requirements – Boiler ................ 16

4A.4 Freeze Protection – Boiler ............................. 16

SECTION 4B. Water Connections –
Water Heater

4B.1 Water System Piping – Water Heater ............ 20

4B.2 Hot Water Supply Piping – Water Heater ...... 20

4B.3 Water Flow Requirements – Water Heater .... 20

4B.4 Combined Water (potable)

Heating and Space Heating ........................... 20

4B.5 Freeze Protection – Water Heater ................. 21

SECTION 5. Electrical Connections

5.1 Main Power .................................................... 24

5.2 Field Wiring ................................................... 24

SECTION 6. Operating Instructions

6.1 Filling the Boiler System ................................ 26

6.2 Operating Temperature Control ..................... 26

6.3 External Boiler Operations ............................. 28

6.4 Sequence of Operation .................................. 28

6.5 Ignition Control Reaction to Air Flow/

Blocked Vent Pressure Switch ....................... 28

6.6 Operating the Burner and Set Up .................. 29

6.6.1 Set Up for 0 to 2500 Feet Altitude.................. 29

6.6.2 High Altitude Adjustment and Set Up ............. 29

6.7 Shutting Down the Brute Deluxe ................... 30

6.8 To Restart the Brute Deluxe .......................... 30

SECTION 7. Maintenance

7.1 System Maintenance ..................................... 30

7.2 Appliance Maintenance and

Component Description ................................. 30

7.2.1 Burners .......................................................... 31

7.2.2 Filter ............................................................... 31

7.2.3 Gas Valves ..................................................... 31

7.2.4 Manual Reset High Limit Control ................... 31

7.2.5 Ignition Control............................................... 31

7.2.6 Ignitor ............................................................. 31

7.2.7 Transformer ................................................... 31

7.2.8 Flow Switch .................................................... 31

7.2.9 Heat Exchanger Coil ...................................... 32

SECTION 8. Trouble Shooting

8.1 Resolving Lockouts........................................ 33

8.2 Delayed Ignition – Possible Causes .............. 33

8.3 Short Cycling – Boiler .................................... 33

8.4 Short Cycling – Water Heater ........................ 33

8.5 High Gas Consumption.................................. 33

SECTION 9. Replacement Parts

9.1 General Information ....................................... 34

9.2 Parts List ........................................................ 34

Brute Deluxe (200, 300, 400)

SECTION 1.
General Information

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USING THIS MANUAL – Because the Brute
Deluxe Boilers and Brute Deluxe Water Heaters are
identical appliances, with the exception of materials
of manufacture, labels and ultimate use application,
this manual provides information for the proper
installation, operation and maintenance of both
products. Where differences exist between the
application of the appliances and their operation,
the sections pertinent to only one appliance or the

other will be so identied.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this
appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or

gas tter.

1.1 Introduction

This manual provides information necessary
for the installation, operation, and maintenance
of Bradford White's Brute Deluxe copper tube
appliances, sizes 200-400 MBTU/hr (larger models are

covered in a separate manual). Read it carefully before
installation.

All application and installation procedures
should be reviewed completely before proceeding

with the installation. Consult the Bradford White.

factory, or local factory representative, with any issues

or questions regarding this equipment. Experience

has shown that most operating issues are caused by

improper installation.

The Brute Deluxe appliance is protected against

over pressurization. A pressure relief valve is tted to
all appliances. It is installed on the outlet header, at the
water outlet of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance
must not exceed 13 in. w.c. (3.2 kPa).

All installations must be made in accordance with:

1) In the U.S., the " National Fuel Gas Code "ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54, Latest Edition and all applicable

local codes as required by the Authorities Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ), or

2) In Canada, the "Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code", CSA B149.1, latest edition and all
applicable local codes as required by the AHJ.

All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with:

1). In the U.S., the "National Electrical Code" (NEC),
ANSI/NFPA 70, latest Edition and all applicable local

codes as required by the AHJ, or

2). In Canada, the “Canadian Electrical Code - Part
1”, CSA STD. C22.1 and all applicable local codes as
required by the AHJ.

This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the applicable codes and standards

referenced above.

WARNING

To minimize the risk of electric shock, fire or
other hazards which could result in property
damage, injury, or death. The Brute Deluxe
hydronic, boiler or water heater must be
installed in accordance with the procedures
detailed in this manual, or the Bradford White.
warranty may be voided. The installation
must conform to the requirements of the local
jurisdiction having authority, and, in the United
States, to the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. In
Canada, the installation must conform to
the latest edition of the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 and/
or applicable local codes. Where required by
the authority having jurisdiction, the installation
of Brute Deluxe appliances must conform to
the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices
for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME
CSD-1. Any modifications to the boiler, its gas
controls, or wiring may void the warranty. If
field conditions require modifications, consult
the factory representative before initiating such
modifications.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de minimiser les risques d'électrocution,
d'incendie ou d'autres dangers qui pourraient
entraîner des dommages aux biens, des
blessures ou la mort. Le Brute Deluxe
hydronique, une chaudière ou un chauffe-eau
doit être installé conformément aux procédures
détaillées dans ce manuel, ou le chauffage
Bradford White Systèmes garantie peut être
annulée. L'installation doit être conforme aux
exigences de la juridiction locale ayant l'autorité,
et, aux ÉTATS-UNIS , à la dernière édition du
National gaz combustible Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54. Au Canada, l'installation doit être
conforme à la dernière édition du gaz naturel
et propane Code d'Installation, CSA B149.1 et/
ou codes locaux. Lorsque requis par l'autorité
ayant juridiction, l'installation de Brute Deluxe
les appareils doivent être conformes à la norme
pour les contrôles et les dispositifs de sécurité
automatiquement pour chaudières, ANSI/ASME
LA CDD-1. Toute modification apportée à la
chaudière, de ses commandes de gaz, ou le
câblage peut annuler la garantie.

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M T 2 C 2

Bradford White Corp.

SERIES

M T 2

B

USAGE

H

V

0 2 0 0

0 3 0 0

0 4 0 0

SIZE

FUEL

N

P

1.2 Model Identication

Consult the rating plate on the unit. The

following information describes the model number

structure.

Model Character Designation

1-4 Model Series Designation

B M T 2 = Bradford White, Brute Deluxe

5 Usage

H = Hydronic
V = Volume Water

6-9 Size

0 2 0 0 = 199,900 BTU/h input
0 3 0 0 = 300,000 BTU/h input
0 4 0 0 = 399,900 BTU/h input

10 Fuel

N = Natural Gas
P = Propane

11 Location

C = Indoor and Outdoor

12 Firing Mode

C = On-Off (standard)
K = Two-stage (optional)

13 Revision

2 = Revision Level 2

14 Heat Exchanger

B = Glass-lined CI / copper / brz trim (std. MT2V)
C = Glass-lined cast iron / copper (std. MT2H)
N = Glass-lined cast iron / cu-nickel
P = Glass-lined cast iron / cu-nickel / brz trim
2 = Glass-lined cast iron / copper, brz trim, HLW
5 = Glass-lined cast iron / cu-nickel / brz, HLW

15 Options Code

X = Standard unit
L = Low temperature control (std. MT2V)

16 Pump Options

X = No Pump
N = Pump mounted, normal water, Taco
S = Pump mounted, soft water pump (MT2V

only), Taco

G = Pump mounted, normal water, Grundfos

LOCATION

C

FIRING

MODE

C

K

REVISION

2

HEAT

EXCHANGER

B

C

N

P

2

5

OPTIONS

CODE

X

L

1.3 Warranty

Bradford White's Brute Deluxe appliances are

covered by a limited warranty. The owner should
ll out the warranty registration card and return it to
Bradford White.

All warranty claims must be made to an

authorized Bradford White. representative or directly
to the factory. Claims must include the serial number

and model (this information can be found on the rating

plate), installation date, and name of the installer.
Shipping costs are not included in the warranty
coverage.

Some accessory items are shipped in separate
packages. Verify receipt of all packages listed on
the packing slip. Inspect everything for damage

immediately upon delivery, and advise the carrier of

any shortages or damage. Any such claims should be
led with the carrier. The carrier, not the shipper, is

responsible for shortages and damage to the shipment

whether visible or concealed.

1.4 Dimensions

See Figures 1A and 1B.

1.5 Locating the Appliance

The appliance should be located to provide

clearances on all sides for maintenance and inspection.

It should not be located in an area where leakage of
any connections will result in damage to the area

adjacent to the appliance or to lower oors of the
structure.

When such a location is not available, it is
recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately

drained, be installed under the appliance.

The appliance is design certied by CSA­International for installation on combustible ooring;
in basements; in closets, utility rooms or alcoves.

Brute Deluxe Boilers or Water Heaters must never
be installed on carpeting. The location for the

appliance should be chosen with regard to the vent

pipe lengths and external plumbing. The unit shall be

installed such that the gas ignition system components

are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)

during operation and service (circulator replacement,

control replacement, etc.). When vented vertically, the

PUMP

OPTIONS

X

N

S
G

Brute Deluxe (200, 300, 400)

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Combustion Air

Model A

Connection

in. cm in. cm in. cm in. cm

200 20.5 52 4 10 5 13 4 10
300 26.5 67 4 10 6 15 5 13
400 33.6 85 6 15 7 18 6 15

*Air and vent connections may be on top or back of the Brute Deluxe, and are eld convertible.

Figure 1A. Dimensional Data - Non Pump Mounted.

B*

Vent Connection

C*

Dimensions shown in inches, cm.

Horizontal

(Cat III)

Vent Pipe Size

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Model A

in. cm in. cm in. cm in. cm

200 20.5 52 4 10 5 13 4 10
300 26.5 67 4 10 6 15 5 13
400 33.6 85 6 15 7 18 6 15

*Air and vent connections may be on top or back of the Brute Deluxe, and are eld convertible.

Figure 1b. Dimensional Data - Pump Mounted.

Combustion Air

Connection

B*

Vent Connection

C*

Dimensions shown in inches, cm.

Horizontal

(Cat III)

Vent Pipe Size

Brute Deluxe (200, 300, 400)

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Heater

Size

200 5 13 4 10 4 10 50 15 3 CA003101 CA003201
300 6 15 5 13 4 10 50 15 3 CA003102 CA003201
400 7 18 6 15 6 15 50 15 3 CA003103 CA003202

Appliance

Surface

Left Side 1 2.5 24 61
Right Side 1 2.5 24 61
Top 1 2.5 12 30
Back 1 2.5 12** 30**
Front 1 2.5 36 91
Vertical

(Category 1)

Vent

Horizontal
(Category 3)
Vent

*1" (2.5 cm) when b-vent is used.
**When vent and/or combustion air connects to the back,
recommended clearance is 36" (91cm).

Vent Collar

Size

in cm in cm in cm ft m

Required

Clearance From

Combustible Material

inches cm inches cm

6* 15.2*

per UL 1738 venting
system supplier's
instructions

Table 2. Clearances.

Horizontal

Vent Pipe

Diameter

Table 1. Horizontal Vent / Combustion Air Parameters.

Recommended
Service Access

Clearance

Intake

Air Collar

& Pipe

Diameter

Max. Pipe

Length

Max. No.

of Elbows

Side Vent

Terminal

Part Number

1.7 Locating Pump-Mounted Boiler with
Respect to Return/Supply Header

For the best results, a pump-mounted Brute

Deluxe boiler should be located within 15 feet (4.6m)
of the supply and return headers. The pump is sized for
30 feet (9.1m) of piping.

If the appliance must be installed with longer

piping runs, then larger diameter tubing may be

acceptable. Consult the factory for assistance.

1.8 Locating Appliance for Correct
Horizontal Vent/Ducted Air Distance
From Outside Wall

The forced draft combustion air blower in the

appliance has sufcient power to pull air and vent

properly when the guidelines for horizontal air and
vent are followed (see Table 1).

NOTE: On some models, the vent collar size is
larger than the size of the vent pipe that can be
used. Vent collar size and horizontal pipe diameters

Brute Deluxe must be located as close as practical to

a chimney or outside wall. If the vent terminal and/

or combustion air terminal terminate through a wall,
and there is potential for snow accumulation in the
local area, both terminals should be installed at an
appropriate level above grade such that blockage of
the terminal from accumulated debris or precipitation

is prevented.

The dimensions and requirements that are shown

in Table 2 should be met when choosing the locations

for the appliance.

can be found in Table 1. The larger vent collar
size is to accommodate Category I (vertical) vent
systems.

NOTE: When located on the same wall, the Brute
Deluxe combustion air intake terminal must be
installed a minimum of 12" (30cm) below the
exhaust vent terminal and separated by a minimum
of 36 inches (91cm) horizontally.

The air intake terminal must be installed high

enough to avoid blockage from snow, leaves and other

debris.

1.6 Locating Pump-Mounted Water Heater
with Respect to Storage Tank(s)

For best results, a pump-mounted Brute Deluxe

water heater should be located within 15 feet (4.6m)
of the storage tank(s). The pump is sized for 30 feet
(9.1m) of piping.

If the appliance must be installed with longer

piping runs, then larger diameter pipe or tubing may be

acceptable. Consult the factory for assistance.

SECTION 2.

Side Wall
Combustion
Air Terminal

Part Number

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Venting and Combustion Air

WARNING

For indoor installations, as an additional
measure of safety, National Combustion Co.
strongly recommends installation of suitable
Carbon Monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this
appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour des installations intérieures, National
Combustion Co. recommande fortement, comme
mesure de sécurité supplémentaire, l’installation
de détecteurs de monoxyde de carbone adaptés
dans le voisinage de l’appareil et dans chacune
des pièces habitées adjacentes.

2.1 Combustion Air

Brute Deluxe boilers and water heaters must
have provisions for combustion and ventilation air in
accordance with the applicable sections addressing
requirements for air for combustion and ventilation of

the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In Canada,
the applicable sections of the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code (CSA B149.1) must be followed. In

all cases any and all applicable local installation codes

must also be followed.

A Brute Deluxe appliance may receive
combustion air from the space in which it is installed,

or it can be ducted directly to the unit from the outside.
Proper ventilation air must be provided in either case.

2.1.1 Combustion Air From Room

In the United States, the most common

requirements specify that the space shall communicate
with the outdoors in accordance with method 1 or 2,

which follow. Where ducts are used, they shall be of

the same cross-sectional area as the free area of the

openings to which they connect.

Method 1: Two permanent openings, one
commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top
and one commencing within 12 inches (30 cm) of

the bottom, of the enclosure shall be provided. The

openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts,
with the outdoors or spaces that freely communicate

with the outdoors. When directly communicating

with the outdoors, or when communicating to the
outdoors through vertical ducts, each opening shall
have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4000

Btu/hr (5.5 square cm/kW) of total input rating of all
equipment in the enclosure. When communicating to

the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening
shall have a minimum free area of not less than
1 square inch per 2000 Btu/hr (11 square cm/kW) of

total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure.

Table 3 shows data for this sizing method, for each

Brute Deluxe model.

Method 2: One permanent opening, commencing

within 12 inches (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure,

shall be permitted. The opening shall directly

communicate with the outdoors or shall communicate
through a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors
or spaces that directly communicate with the outdoors
and shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch

per 3000 Btu/hr (7 square cm/kW) of the total input
rating of all equipment located in the enclosure. This

opening must not be less than the sum of the areas of

all vent connectors in the conned space.

Other methods of introducing combustion and
ventilation air are acceptable, providing they conform
to the requirements in the applicable codes listed

above.

In Canada, consult local building and safety

codes or, in absence of such requirements, follow CSA
B149.1, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

Boiler

Model

200 50 323
300 75 484
400 100 645

*Net Free Area in Square Inches / Square cm

Area indicated is for one of two openings; one at oor level

and one at the ceiling, so the total net free area could be

double the gures indicated.

This chart is for use when communicating directly with the
outdoors. For special conditions and alternate methods, refer
to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1.

Note: Check with louver manufacturers for net free area of
louvers. Correct for screen resistance to the net free area
if a screen is installed. Check all local codes applicable to
combustion air.

Table 3. Combustion Air Openings.

Figure 2. Combustion Air and Vent Through Roof.

Square inches Square cm

Each Opening*

Brute Deluxe (200, 300, 400)

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2.1.2 Intake Combustion Air

The combustion air can be taken through the

wall, or through the roof. When taken from the wall,

it must be taken from out-of-doors by means of the
Bradford White horizontal wall terminal (see Table 1).

When taken from the roof, a eld-supplied rain cap or

an elbow arrangement must be used to prevent entry of
rain water (see Figure 2).

Use single-wall galvanized pipe, per Table

4, for the combustion air intake (see Table 1 for

appropriate size). Route the intake to the heater as
directly as possible. Seal all joints with tape. Provide
adequate hangers. The unit must not support the
weight of the combustion air intake pipe. Maximum
linear pipe length allowed is 50 feet (15.2m). Three
elbows have been calculated into the 50-foot (15.2m)
linear run. Subtract 10 allowable linear feet (3.0m) for

every additional elbow used (see Table 1). When fewer
than 3 elbows are used, the maximum linear pipe

length allowed is still 50 feet (15.2m).

Term Description
Pipe Single-wall galvanized steel pipe, 24 gauge

minimum (either insulated or non-insulated)

Joint Sealing Permanent duct tape or aluminum tape

Table 4. Required Combustion Air Piping Material.

The connection for the intake air pipe is on the

lter box. The Brute Deluxe appliances may have

venting and combustion air ducting attached to the top

or the back. They are shipped with the connections
at the top. For attaching either or both pipes to the
back, the mounting anges are reversible by removing
the mounting screws and orienting the anges in the
desired position. Replace the screws after positioning
anges. Run a bead of silicone around the collar and
slide the pipe over the collar. Secure with sheet metal
screws.

In addition to air needed for combustion, air
shall also be supplied for ventilation, including all air
required for comfort and proper working conditions

for personnel. The Brute Deluxe loses less than 1

percent of its input rating to the room, but other heat

sources may be present.

vertical vent system does not satisfy the criteria for
Category I venting, it must be vented as a Category III

system.

All Brute Deluxe vent systems which discharge

horizontally (without the use of a power venter) are

considered Category III vent systems.

2.2.2 Category I Vent

When vented as a Category I appliance, the

vent system must conform to the National Fuel Gas
Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition) in the U.S., or in
Canada, to the Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code (CSA B149.1 latest edition). The vent system
must be sized and installed for a Category I Fan­Assisted Appliance.

If chimney height is greater than 25 feet, or

if multiple units are vented into the same vertical
vent, a barometric damper must be installed on each

appliance, such that the ue draft does not exceed
(negative) 0.1 in. w.c.

If using a power venter for any type of Category

I venting, the draft should be set between (negative)

0.01 and 0.05 in. w.c.

2.2.3 Common Venting Systems

Brute Deluxe units are Category I fan-assisted

when vented vertically and adhering to all applicable

codes. Brute Deluxe units are not allowed to be

vented into a common horizontal vent system, unless
a properly sized vent fan is used, and the common
vent system is properly designed by the vent fan

manufacturer or a qualied engineer. When common

venting Brute Deluxe fan-assisted unit with other
appliances through one shared vertical duct called a

“common vent”, special care must be taken by the
installer to ensure safe operation. In the event that

the common vent is blocked, it is possible, especially
for fan-assisted devices, to vent backwards through
non-operating appliances sharing the vent, allowing

combustion products to inltrate occupied spaces.

If the appliances are allowed to operate in this
condition, serious injury or death may occur.

2.2 Venting

2.2.1 Vent Categories

Depending upon desired Brute Deluxe venting,
it may be considered a Category I or a Category III

appliance. In general, a vertical vent system will be a
Category I system. However, in rare instances, a Brute

Deluxe ’s vertical vent system may be considered

Category III. In the U.S., the National Fuel Gas Code
(ANSI Z223.1), or in Canada the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code (CSA B149.1), denes a

Category I vent system, and includes rules and tables

to size these vent systems. If the Brute Deluxe ’s

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WARNING

Operation of appliances with a blocked common
vent may lead to serious injury or death. Safety
devices must be implemented to prevent blocked
common vent operation. If safe operation of all
appliances connected to a common vent cannot
be assured, including prevention of spillage of
flue gasses into living spaces, common venting
should not be applied, and appliances should
each be vented separately.

AVERTISSEMENT

Le fonctionnement d’appareils connectés à
un évent commun bouché peut provoquer de
sérieuses blessures corporelles ou la mort.
Des dispositifs de sécurité doivent être mis en
place pour empêcher que les appareils soient
utilisés avec un évent commun bouché. Si un
fonctionnement sécuritaire de tous les appareils
reliés à un évent commun et si la prévention des
dégagements accidentels de gaz de combustion
dans des zones habitées ne peuvent pas être
assurés, un évent commun ne doit pas être mis
en place et les appareils doivent être munis
d’évents individuels séparés.

It is for this reason that, in addition to

following proper vent sizing, construction and safety

requirements from the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada, from the Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code (CSA B149.1) as

well as all applicable local codes, it is required that
installers provide some means to prevent operation

with a blocked common vent. It is suggested that a

blocked vent safety system be employed such that if
the switch from one appliance trips due to excessive
stack spill or back pressure indicating a blocked vent
condition, that all appliances attached to the vent be

locked out and prevented from operating. Note that

the Brute Deluxe is equipped with a blocked vent

safety (pressure) switch, as shipped. However, this

safety switch has only been designed and tested to
be effective in installations where the Brute Deluxe

is vented separately and NOT common vented with
other appliances. As an additional precaution, it is

recommended that a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm be
installed in all enclosed spaces containing combustion

appliances. If assistance is required in determining

how a blocked vent safety system should be connected
to a Bradford White product, please call Applications

Engineering at the Rochester phone number on the
back cover of this manual.

Refer to the installation and operating

instructions on all appliances to be common vented
for instructions, warnings, restrictions and safety

requirements. If safe operation of all appliances

connected to a common vent cannot be assured,

including prevention of spillage of ue gases into

living spaces, common venting should not be applied,

and appliances should each be vented separately.

2.2.4 Category III Vent

When the Brute Deluxe is vented with horizontal
discharge, it must be installed per this installation
manual and the venting system manufacturer’s

installation instructions. The vent system must be

sealed stainless steel, per Table 5.

Term Description

Pipe Must comply with UL Standard 1738 such

as Type AL29-4C Stainless Steel
(either insulated or non-insulated).

Joint

Sealing

Table 5. Required Horizontal Venting Material.

Follow vent manufacturer's instructions.

Route the vent pipe to the heater as directly as
possible. Seal all joints and provide adequate hangers

as required in the venting system manufacturer’s

installation instructions. Horizontal portions of the

venting system must be supported to prevent sagging
and may not have any low sections that could trap

condensate.

The unit must not support the weight of the vent

pipe. Horizontal runs must slope downwards not less

than ¼ inch per foot (2 cm/m) from the unit to the vent

terminal.

L’appareil ne doit pas supporter le poids de la
gaine d’évent. Les parties horizontales doivent être
installées avec une pente de 2 cm/m (1/4 inch par pied)
descendant de l’appareil vers la sortie de l’évent.

Reference Table 1 for the size of the Category
III vent system. Up to three elbows can be used with
50 linear feet (15.2m) of pipe. Subtract 10 allowable
linear feet (3.0m) for every additional elbow used.

2.3 Locating Vent & Combustion Air

Terminals

2.3.1 Side Wall Vent Terminal

The appropriate Bradford White side wall vent
terminal must be used, and is listed in the installation

and operation manual. The terminal provides a means

of installing the vent piping through the building wall,

and must be located in accordance with ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 and applicable local codes. In Canada, the
installation must be in accordance with CSA B149.1
and local applicable codes. Consider the following

when installing the terminal:

1. Figure 3 shows the requirements for mechanical

vent terminal clearances for the U.S. and Canada.

2. Locate the vent terminal so that vent gases cannot

be drawn into air conditioning system inlets.

3. Locate the vent terminal so that vent gases cannot

enter the building through doors, windows,

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U.S. Installations (see note 1) Canadian Installations (see note 2)
A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm)

deck, or balcony
B= Clearance to window or door that may Direct Vent Only: 12 inches (30 cm)

be opened Other Than Direct Vent: 4 feet (1.2 m) below or 36 inches (91 cm)
to side of opening; 1 foot (30 cm) above opening

C= Clearance to permanently closed window See note 4 See note 5

D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soft located

above the terminal within a horizontal See note 4 See note 5
distance of 2 feet (61cm) from the center line of the terminal

E= Clearance to unventilated soft See note 4 See note 5
F= Clearance to outside corner See note 4 See note 5
G= Clearance to inside corner See note 4 See note 5
H= Clearance to each side of center line See note 4 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet

extended above meter/regulator assembly above the meter/regulator assembly

I= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet See note 4 3 feet (91 cm)
J= Clearance to non mechanical air supply Direct Vent Only: 12 inches (30 cm)

inlet to building or the combustion air inlet Other Than Direct Vent: 4 feet (1.2 m) below or 36 inches (91 cm)
to any other appliance to side of opening; 1 foot (30 cm) above opening

K= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 3 feet (91 cm) above if within 10 feet (3 m) 6 feet (1.83 m)
horizontally

L= Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved Vent termination not allowed in this location Vent termination not allowed in this
driveway located on public property location

M= Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, See note 4 12 inches (30 cm) (see note 3)
or balcony

Notes:

1. In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code.

2. In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

3. Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the oor.

4. For clearances not specied in ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, clearance is in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of

the gas supplier.

5. For clearances not specied in CSA B149.1, clearance is in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.

Figure 3. Vent Terminal Clearance.

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gravity inlets or other openings. Whenever

possible, locations under windows or near doors

should be avoided.

4. Locate the vent terminal so that it cannot be
blocked by snow. The installer may determine

that a vent terminal must be higher than the
minimum shown in codes, depending upon local

conditions.

5. Locate the terminal so the vent exhaust does

not settle on building surfaces or other nearby

objects. Vent products may damage such surfaces
or objects.

6. If the boiler or water heater uses ducted

combustion air from an intake terminal located
on the same wall, locate the vent terminal at least

3 feet (0.9m) horizontally from the combustion

air terminal, and locate the vent terminal at least

1 foot (0.3m) above the combustion air terminal

WARNING
The outdoor vent terminal gets hot. Unit must
be installed in such a way as to reduce the risk
of burns from contact with the vent terminal.

AVERTISSEMENT
La sortie d’évent à l’extérieur devient très
chaude. Elle doit être installée de façon à
réduire le risque de brûlures au contact de
l’extrémité de l’évent.

Important Note: Massachusetts Code
Requirement.

From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248
CMR 5.08:

(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas

fueled equipment installed in every dwelling,
building or structure used in whole or in
part for residential purposes, including those
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and
where the side wall exhaust vent termination

is less than seven (7) feet above nished grade

in the area of the venting, including but not
limited to decks and porches, the following

requirements shall be satised:

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS.

At the time of installation of the side wall

horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the

installing plumber or gastter shall observe that

a hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with
an alarm and battery back-up is installed on

the oor level where the gas equipment is to be
installed. In addition, the installing plumber or

gastter shall observe that a battery operated or

hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm is installed on each additional level of the
dwelling, building or structure served by the side

wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment.

It shall be the responsibility of the property

owner to secure the services of qualied licensed

professionals for the installation of hard-wired

carbon monoxide detectors.

a. In the event that the side wall horizontally

vented gas fueled equipment is installed
in a crawl space or an attic, the hard-wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and
battery back-up may be installed on the next

adjacent oor level.

b. In the event that the requirements of this

subdivision cannot be met at the time of
completion of installation, the owner shall
have a period of thirty (30) days to comply

with the above requirements; provided,

however, that during said thirty (30) day
period, a battery operated carbon monoxide

detector with an alarm shall be installed.

2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS.

Each carbon monoxide detector as required

in accordance with the above provisions shall

comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034
listed and IAS certied.

3. SIGNAGE.

A metal or plastic identication plate shall be

permanently mounted to the exterior of the
building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet
above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent
terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled

heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall

read, in print size no less than one-half (½) inch

in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW.
KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.

4. INSPECTION.

The state or local gas inspector of the side

wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
shall not approve the installation unless, upon
inspection, the inspector observes carbon
monoxide detectors and signage installed in

accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR

5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4.

(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is

exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4:

1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled
“Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the
most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by
the Board; and

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2. Product Approved side wall horizontal vented gas

fueled equipment installed in a room or structure
separate from the dwelling, building or structure

used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

– GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM
PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of
Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas equipment provides a venting
system design or venting system components
with the equipment, the instructions provided
by the manufacturer for installation of the
equipment and the venting system shall

include:

1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the

venting system design or the venting system

components; and

2. A complete parts list for the venting system
design or venting system.

(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

– GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM
NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer
of a Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment does not
provide the parts for venting the fuel gases,

but identies “special venting systems”, the
following requirements shall be satised by
the manufacturer:

1. The referenced “special venting system”

instructions shall be included with the appliance

or equipment installation instructions; and

2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product

Approved by the Board, and the instructions for
that system shall include a parts list and detailed

installation instructions.

(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all

Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment, all venting
instructions, all parts lists for venting
instructions, and/or all venting design
instructions shall remain with the appliance
or equipment at the completion of the
installation.

2.3.2 Side Wall Combustion Air Terminal

The Bradford White side wall combustion air

terminal (listed in Table 1) must be used when the
unit takes its combustion air through a duct from a

side wall. Consider the following when installing the

terminal:

1. Do not locate the air inlet terminal near a source
of corrosive chemical fumes (e.g., cleaning uid,
chlorinated compounds, etc.)

2. Locate the terminal so that it will not be subject
to damage by accident or vandalism.

3. Locate the combustion air terminal so that it
cannot be blocked by snow. The National Fuel
Gas Code requires that it be at least 12 inches (30

cm) above grade, but the installer may determine
it should be higher, depending upon local

conditions.

4. If the Brute Deluxe is side-wall vented to the

same wall, locate the vent terminal at least 3

feet (0.9m) horizontally from the combustion air

terminal, and locate the vent terminal at least 1

foot (0.3m) above the combustion air terminal

(see Figure 3).

2.3.3 Vertical Vent Terminal

When the unit is vented through the roof, the

vent must extend at least 3 feet (0.9m) above the point
at which it penetrates the roof. It must extend at least
2 feet (0.6m) higher than any portion of a building
within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (3.0m), and high

enough above the roof line to prevent blockage from

snow. When the combustion air is taken from the roof,
the combustion air must terminate at least 12" (30cm)

below the vent terminal (see Figure 2).

2.3.4 Vertical Combustion Air Terminal

When combustion air is taken from the roof, a

eld-supplied rain cap or an elbow arrangement must

be used to prevent entry of rain water (see Figure 2).
The opening on the end of the terminal must be at least

12" (30cm) above the point at which it penetrates the

roof, and high enough above the roof line to prevent

blockage from snow. When the vent terminates on the
roof, the combustion air must terminate at least 12"
(30cm) below the vent terminal.

2.4 Common Vent Test — Boilers

When an existing boiler is removed from a

common venting system, the common venting system
is likely to be too large for proper venting of the

appliances remaining connected to it.

At the time of removal of an existing boiler, the

following steps shall be followed with each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
placed in operation, while the other appliances
remaining connected to the common venting system

are not in operation.

1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting
system.

2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper

size and horizontal pitch and determine there is
non blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion

and other deciencies which could cause an
unsafe condition.

3. Insofar as it is practical, close all building doors

and windows and all doors between the space in
which the appliances remaining connected to the