Bradford White EFT-18000-2-T-10, EFT-18000-6-T-10, EFT-24000-2-T-10, EFT-24000-6-T-10, EFT-28000-4-T-10 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

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IF ASSTANCE IS REQUIRED OR ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE

INSTALLATION OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS UNIT ARISE, CONTACT
TECHNICAL SERVICE TOLLFREE : 1-800-334-3393 .
HAVE THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW BEFORE CALLING :

SERIAL NO. MODEL NO. INSTALLATION DATE

READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON THE INSIDE COVER

AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS

WATER HEATING UNIT. IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES, THE UNIT

WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ ALSO THE ENCLOSED
WARRANTY CARD. WARRANTY OF THIS WATER HEATING UNIT WILL DEPEND
ON PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. THE WARRANTY SHALL BE
VOID IF THE DESIGN HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. THE
MANUFACTURER OF THIS UNIT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL; ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES; AND THE LOCAL CODES, OR IN

THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. A COPY OF THE N.E.C IS AVAILABLE FROM
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, 333 PFINGSTEN ROAD
NORTHBROOK, IL, 60062.

WARNING

ELECTRIC INSTANTANEOUS
TANKLESS WATER HEATER

“THREE PHASE THERMOSTATIC”

INSTALLATION GUIDE AND OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL(S) COVERED: EFT-18000-2-T-10

EFT-18000-6-T-10
EFT-24000-2-T-10

EFT-24000-6-T-10

EFT-28000-4-T-10

EFT-32000-6-T-10

GENERAL

This “Three Phase Thermostatic” water heating unit is specifically designed to take in

cold or pre-heated water and heat it to temperatures suitable for commercial washing,
sluicing or processing, up to a maximum temperature of 180° F (82° deg. C). To obtain
optimum performance and energy savings, this unit should be located as near as possible
to the point of use. This unit must only be installed in a vertical position with the inlet
and outlet at the bottom. The power is activated by individual electronic flow switches located
in each of the three heating modules. These will be damaged by excessive heat, do not solder
any pipes that are in contact with the heater. Also ensure pipes are clear of installation debris
before connecting the water heating unit, otherwise the flow switches could jam in the

“on” position. This unit must be connected to its own individual electric circuit protected by

a suitably rated three pole breaker. The maximum voltage which can be applied across any
heating module is 277 volts. It is recommended that a Pressure Relief Valve be installed
as close as possible to the heater outlet of the unit ( per code).

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manual for
assistance or consult the local electric utility for further information.

This unit is supplied with compression rings and nuts suitable for direct coupling to

standard 1/2 “ ( 5/8 “ outside diameter ) copper or plastic piping. There is no need for

additional screwed fittings and under no circumstances shall a blow torch be used on pipe
connected to the unit (serious damage to the electronic flow switch will result).

WARNING

Failure to ground the system may result in death or serious injury.

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE
WATER HEATER, MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATING

UNIT IS TURNED “OFF”. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

MOUNTING THE UNIT

1) This unit should be mounted as close to the point of use as possible.

2) This unit must only be mounted in the vertical position with the water fittings located at the
bottom of the unit. Mounting other than in the vertical position WILL cause element burn out.

3) The cold water inlet is on the right hand side and the hot water outlet is on the left hand side.
Under NO circumstances can these be reversed.

4) Leave a minimum of 8” above the unit for easy replacement of the elements.

5) This unit should be fixed to the wall using screws in the four mounting holes at each corner
of the backplate.

6) The unit should be installed in the plumbing system in such a way that there is no tendency
for the unit to be starved of water: for example: by an excessive draw-off of cold water just
before the unit. Also do not fit an unrestricted hot water draw-off point below the heater as
this will tend to empty the heater by siphoning.

NOTE

ALL MOUNTING AND PLUMBING MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE YOU PROCEED

WITH ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP.

TEST THE INSTALLATION FOR LEAKS BEFORE CONNECTING THE

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

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7) It is possible that drawing off water at comparatively high rates of flow elsewhere in the

building at the same time that the heater is working, could cause premature element failure.
Care should be taken not to starve the unit of water. To prevent this from happening, open
fully the main valve of the incoming water supply to the building and throttle back the
control valves to the other water outlets.