Bradford White RE240LN6, RE120L6†, RE230LN6, RE230L6, RE240L6 Installation Manual
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ELECTRIC 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 & OPERATION
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.
238-44422-00U REV 5/18
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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General Information................................................. |
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Installation ............................................................. |
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Locating the Water Heater .................................... |
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Water Connections .............................................. |
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Electrical Connections .......................................... |
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General Operation ................................................... |
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Thermostat Adjustment ........................................ |
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Maintenance........................................................... |
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Notes .................................................................... |
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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 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 w ater heater’s design is certified by INTERTEK (ETL) and listed in accordance w ith UL 174. CETL listed in accordance w ith Canadian National Standard C22.2, No. 110-M90.
Water heaters w ith a capacity of 19 gallons through 119 gallons are evaluated by INTERTEK in accordance w ith Part 280.707(d) (1) of HUD Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards for Energy Efficiency. For mobile home installations, these w ater heaters must be installed in accordance w ith Section 3280.709 of HUD Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards for Installation of Appliances.
This w ater heater must be installed in accordance w ith local codes. In the absence of local codes, install this w ater heater in accordance w ith the N.E.C. Reference Book (latest edition).
The w arranty for this w ater heater is in effect only w hen the w ater heater is installed, adjusted, and operated in accordance w ith these Installation and Operating Instructions. The manufacturer w ill not be held liable for damage resulting from alteration and/or failure to comply w ith these instructions.
This w ater heater has been designed and certified for the purpose of heating potable w ater. The installation and use of this w ater heater for any purpose other than the heating of potable w ater, may cause damage to the w ater heater and create a hazardous condition and nullify the
w arranty.
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 w ater. The plumbing professional responsible for the installation of this w ater heater should be contacted to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system, including thermostat, w hich has been submerged in w ater.
Make sure that the rating plate on the w ater heater is referenced for certainty that the correct voltage is being supplied to the w ater 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(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any anode, except for inspection and/or replacement, w ill nullify the w arranty. In areas w here w ater is unusually active, an odor may occur at the hot w ater faucet due to a reaction betw een the sacrificial anode and impurities in the w ater. If this should happen, an alternative anode(s) may be purchased from the supplier that installed this w ater heater. This w ill minimize the odor w hile protecting the tank. Additionally, the w ater heater should be flushed w ith appropriate dissolvers to eliminate any bacteria.
WARNING
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding, please inspect the w ater heater and it’s components for possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is evident, please contact the supplier w here the w ater heater w as 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 this w ater heater is to be installed is of utmost importance. Before installing this w ater heater, consult the installation section of these instructions. After reading these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the w ater heater w here the floor is level and is easily accessible to a pow er supply and w ater connections. It is recommended that the w ater heater be located near the center of greatest hot w ater 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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Locating The Water Heater continued-
Some models are not equipped w ith a drain valve. For those models, install a drain tee in the cold w ater inlet as close as practical to the w ater heater.
Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating and breakdow n of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, sw imming pool chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride,
w axes and process chemicals. These materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels w ith 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 w ater heater must be located in an area w here leakage of the tank or w ater line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief valve w ill not result in damage to the area adjacent to the w ater heater or to low er floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the w ater heater. The drain pan must have a minimum length and w idth of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater than the diameter of the w ater 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.
CLEARANCES
1.Minimum clearance to combustible material is 0 inches for the Top, Sides, Front, and Rear of this w ater heater. How ever, it is recommended that at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the Top, and 24 inches (61 cm) from the Front. Clearance for servicing may be reduced dow n to minimum clearance to combustible material, but service time and effort may be greatly increased.
2.Increase distances to provide clearances for servicing.
To comply w ith NSF requirements this w ater heater is to be:
a) Sealed to the floor w ith sealant, in a smooth and easily cleanable w ay, or
b)Installed w ith an optional leg kit that includes legs and/or extensions that provide a minimum clearance of 6’’ beneath the w ater heater.
Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.
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See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from DSA Headquarters Office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, CA 95811.
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Water Connections
NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.
After shutting the main w ater supply valve, open a faucet to relieve the w ater line pressure to prevent any w ater from leaking out of the pipes w hile making the w ater connections to the w ater heater. After the pressure has been relieved, close the faucet. The COLD w ater inlet and HOT w ater outlet are identified on top of the w ater heater. The fittings at the cold w ater inlet and hot w ater outlet are dielectric w aterw ay fittings w ith 3/4’’ NPT tapered male threads. Make the proper plumbing connections betw een the w ater heater and the plumbing system in the house. Install a shut-off valve in the cold w ater supply line.
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied to the nipples containing a plastic liner.
IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4’’ X 3/4’’ TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES.
If this w ater heater is installed in a closed w ater supply system, such as the one having a back-flow preventer in the cold w ater supply, provisions shall be made to control thermal expansion. DO NOT operate this w ater heater in a closed system w ithout provisions for controlling thermal expansion. Your w ater supplier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to control this situation.
After installation of the w ater lines, open the main w ater supply valve and fill the w ater heater. While the w ater heater is filling, open several hot w ater faucets to allow air to escape from the w ater system. When a steady stream of w ater flow s through the faucets, close them and check all w ater connections for possible leaks. NEVER OPERATE THE
WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
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