Bradford White M-2-WH30L6SS User Manual

ELECTRIC-WALL MOUNTED WATER HEATER

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

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 your family’s comfort, safety and convenience, it is
recommended this water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.

238-40080-00K REV 03/12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information ..................................................... 3

Installation .................................................................... 4

Locating The Water Heater ..................................... 4

Water Connections ................................................. 6

Electrical Connections............................................. 9

General Operation .................................................... 10

Thermostat Adjustment ........................................... 11

Maintenance ................................................................... 12

Wall Mounting Instructions .......................................... 15

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 Wall Mounted Electric Water Heater. We 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.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This electric water heater’s design is certified by INTERTEK (ETL) and listed
in accordance with UL 174. CETL listed in accordance with Canadian
National Standard C22.2, No. 110-M90.

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 certified 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.

To comply with NSF requirements this water heater is to be:

a) Sealed to the floor with sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable

way, or

b) Installed with an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or extensions

that provide a minimum clearance of 6” beneath the water heater.

CAUTION

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

Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged in water. The
plumbing professional responsible for the installation of this water heater
should be contacted to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system, including thermostat, which has been submerged in water.

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.

DANGER

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

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General Information continued-

A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. Removal of this 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 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 it’s 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.

INSTALLATION

Locating The Water Heater

WARNING

Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,
there shall be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care
shall 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 be installed indoors out of the wind and
weather.

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

The location of this wall mounted water heater is of the utmost importance.
Before installing the water heater, select a location that is accessible to water
supply lines and the power supply. 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.

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Installation (locating the water heater) continued-

Some models are not equipped with a drain valve. For those models, install
a drain tee in the cold water inlet as close as practical to the water heater.

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 very 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 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.

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
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 have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater
than the diameter 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.

Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures.
Instructions may be obtained from the DSA Headquarters Office:
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.

A hole closure is provided in the
same bag as this instruction
manual. During installation it
must be used to plug the hole
on the top of the heater (see
figure 1).

Figure 1

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