Bradford-White Corp IGE-199R Series manual

BRADFORD WHITE EVERHOT ® TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER FOR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION IGE-199R AND IGE-199C MODEL SERIES - 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 a[...]

SECTION I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 This water heater has a limited warrant y . The warrant y for this water heater is valid onl y if the water heater has been installed, maintained and operated in acco rdance with these instruc tions. NOTICE TABLE OF CONTENTS I IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 VII ELECTRICAL CONNE CTI ONS 21 II SPECIFICATIONS 5 VIII OPERATI[...]

Improper installation, adjustments, alteratio n, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal inju ry or loss of l ife. Failure to f ollow all inst ructions i n the proper orde r can cause pers onal injury or death. Read and understand all instruction s, including all those provided with the appliance before install ing, starting -up,[...]

4 Flamma ble items, pressu rized contai ners or any other pot ential fire hazardous a rticles m ust never be placed on or adjacent to t he water heater. Open c ontainers of flamm able mate rial must not be stored or used in the same room with this water heater. DO NOT USE AN INSULATION BLAN KET WITH TH IS WATER HEATER. T his water heate r meets or [...]

SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS Max. Flow Rate @ Degree Temperature Rise Max. Input Rating Btu/hr. Min. Input Rating Btu/hr. Temp Rise 40 ° F 60 ° F 80 ° F 100 ° F 120 ° F Model No. 140 ° F 5 Flow Rate vs Temperatur e Rise Curve for EVERHOT ® IGE model series 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Δ T – Temperature Ri se (° F ) Max. Flow [...]

EVERHOT ® IGE Model Series Dimensions Dimensions (Inches) Height: 23 5/8” (60.0 cm) Width: 13 ¾” (34.9 cm) Depth: 8 7/8” (22.6 cm) Clearances from Combustible Materials: Top of water heater: 12” (30.5 cm), Front: 24” (61 cm), Sides: 6” (15.2 cm), Back: 0”, Ground: 12 (30.5 cm)” Maximum/Minimum Gas Input Rating, Btu/hr. 199,000 max[...]

7 SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES The Bradford White EVERHOT ® IGE series tankl ess water heater is a hi gh output, high efficien cy appliance, which heat s the water conti nuously as hot water is being drawn for u se. Unlike tank type storage water heaters, this water heat er doe s not store hot water. The bu rne r operates whenever the[...]

SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 WARNING INSTALLATION OF THI S WATER HEATE R REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED PLUMBE R. PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY, VENTING, GAS SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE REQUIRED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: • Liquefied petroleum gase s/propane gas and [...]

9 WARNING WARNING • This water heater is suitable for potable w ater heating only. DO NOT use this water heater for space heating or combination space heating/domestic wate r heating. • This water heater is not suitable for use in pool or spa application s. • The water heater must be installed outdoo rs. Failure to properly install this water[...]

Build Opening Clearances (Fig 1) Table 1 Minimum Installation Clearances Reference Description Minimum Distance in Inches (cm) A Vertically below a window, door which o pens, air inlet 12” (30.5 cm) B Vertically above a window, door whi ch opens, air inlet 12” (30.5 cm) C Below eaves, porches, or overhan gs 36” (91.4 cm) D Horizontally from a[...]

SECTION V: WA TER CONNECTIONS WARNING Failure to install and maintain a new, listed pressu re relief valve will release the manufacture r from any claim, which might result from ex cessive temperatu re and pressures. Keep clear of the pressure relie f valve discharge line outlet. The discharge may be hot enough to cau se scald injury. The water is [...]

12 2. In order to service the water heater in the event the heat exchanger needs to be flushe d fro m lime deposits, tee fittings with shut off valves and serv ice connections to hoses should be i nstalled. Also install a shut off valve to the hot water suppl y to isolate the service tee fittings. A plum bing installation kit, which incl udes these[...]

Recommended Piping for a Basic Installation Fig. 2 13[...]

Recommended Piping for Po wer Failure Freeze Protection As long as electrical power and gas are supplied to the EVERHOT ® water heater, free ze protection is provided to the heat exchanger and pipi ng inside the wa ter heater with ambient temperatures as col d as -30 ° F (-34 ° C), when protected from direct wi nd exposure. In the event of a pow[...]

Recommended Piping for a Circulation Sy stem Fig. 4 15[...]

Recommended Piping for Back-up Sto rage System For hotels, motels, and other high flo w applications (Fig. 5) Note: The Primary Circulator for the water heatin g loop must be sized for 21 GPM @ 35 Ft. Head. 16[...]

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 17 Keep clear of the pressu re relief valve dischar ge line outlet. The discha rge may be hot enough to cause scald injury. The water is unde r pressure and m ay splash. For protection against excessive pressure, insta ll pressure protective equipment req uired by local codes, but not l ess than a pressure reli ef val ve certi[...]

SECTION VI: GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Connect this water heater only to the type of ga s as shown on the rating plate. Use clean black iron pipe or equivalent material approved by local codes and ordin ances. (Dirt and scale from the pip e can enter the gas valve and ca use it to malfunction). The inlet gas line must have at least a 3 inch (7.62 cm) [...]

Check the type of gas and the gas inlet pressure before connecting the EVERHOT water heater to the gas supply. If the gas supply type does not m atch the type shown on the water heater rating plate, then DO NOT connect the water heater. Contact your Br adford White supplier for the corre ct water heater. GAS METER SIZE –NATURALGAS ONLY Be sure th[...]

20 4. Turn power on (after completi ng electrical connections – re fer to Section VII, “Electrical Connections”) and fully open a hot water tap. 5. Measure the gas pressures to see that these are within the specified limits below: Supply Pressure: Nat. Gas: Min.: 6”, Max.: 10.5” w.c. L.P. Gas: Min.: 10”, Max.: 13.5” w.c. Manifold Pres[...]

SECTION VII: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING Turn off or disconnect the electrical power supply to the water heater before servicing. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wirin g errors can cause improper an d dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. All electrical wiring must be installed and grou nde[...]

Wiring Diagram WARNING DO NOT adjust any dipswitch settings on PC board! 22[...]

Wiring Diagram – Schematic 23[...]

REMOTE TEMPERATURE CONT ROLS The supplied Remote Main Control allows the custom er to cont rol the hot water supply temperature and will display certain fault codes i n the event the water heater needs servicing. If used without the Remote Main Control connected, the residential models (IGE -199R-10N,10 X) have a fixed temperatu re setting of 120 ?[...]

°F Set Tem perature Main Contro ller 239-44509-0 0 In Use Prio rity endless hot water system CAUTION: Hott er wat er increases the risk of scald injury. Before changing tem per at ure setting, s ee ins truc t ion manual. Main or Optional Remote Control for Residential Models (Fig. 6) Temperature Control(s) Installation: 1. Determine how many contr[...]

WARNING Do not attempt to connect the remote controls with the p ower on to the water heater. There are 120 volt terminals and wiring next t o the remote control connecti ons inside t he unit. All servicing and wiring must be performed by a certified installer. 9. Thread the cable through the access hole at th e ba se of the water h eater and conne[...]

°F Set Tem perature Main Contro ller 239-44509-00 In Use Prio rit y endless hot water system CAUTION: Hotter wa t er increas es the ris k of scald injury. Before changing temperature setting, see instruction manual. Control for Commercial Models (Fig. 7) Remote Temperature Control Installation: Follow the same control installation pro cedure as ou[...]

SECTION VIII: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Water heaters are heat-p roducing appliances. To a v oid damage or injury there must be n o materials stored against the water heater or near the front vent outlet, an d proper care must be taken to avoi d unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heat er and front vent outlet. UNDER NO[...]

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFO RE OPERATIN G WARNING: If you do not follo w these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not ha ve a pilot. It is equipped with a direct ignition device, which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to[...]

CAUTION In climates where below freezing tempe ratures may occur, the water heater must be d rained when power is off to the water heater to prev ent free ze damage to the heat exchanger. Drain solenoid s are recommended to prevent freeze damage during p o wer failures in cold climate region s. TURNING OFF THE WATER HEATER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF[...]

2. To set the desired temperature on the rem ote control, all hot water faucets must be closed. If there are other Remote Controls installed, press the “Priority” but ton on the control you wan t to change the setting on and the yellow “Priority” indicat o r light will glow. 3. Press the “H” or “C” button until the required tem pera[...]

Commercial Models (see Figure 11): 1. Commercial models are supplie d in the water h eater carton with a Remote Main Control, which will allow the outlet water temperat ure to be adjust ed from 98-185 ° F. When additional Remote Controls are installed, the temperature can onl y be adjusted on the remote control that ha s the Priority Indicator Lig[...]

CAUTION Check local cod es for the maximum water tem perature setting allowed when used in nu rsing homes, schools, day care centers, and a ll other public use applications. NOTICE The default temperature setting di splayed for comm ercial control s that will appear when the water heater is first connected to the electrical supply or in the event o[...]

APPROXIMATE TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS 120°F (49 ° C) More than 5 minutes 125°F (52 ° C) 1½ to 2 minutes 130°F (54 ° C) About 30 seconds 135°F (57 ° C) About 10 seconds 140°F (60 ° C) Less than 5 seconds 145°F (63 ° C) Less than 3 seconds About 1½ seconds 150°F (66 ° C) About 1 second 155°F (68 ° C) FIRST AID FOR SCA[...]

SECTION IX: MAINTENANCE WARNING Always turn off the electrical power supply, the manual gas valve, and the manual water control valve whenever servicing this ap plian ce. KEEP THE APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AN D FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS! Do not block the air inlet openings o n the front panel or fl[...]

WARNING Before manually operating the valve, make sure that a drain line has been attached to the valve to direct the discharge to an open drain. Failure to take this precaution could mean contact with extremely hot water passing out the valve during this che cking operation. FLUSHING PROCEDURE FOR LIME SCALE REMO VAL FROM HEAT EXCHANGER The amount[...]

Lime Scale Flushing Diagram (Fig 13) COMMON TROUBLESHOO TING COMMENTS ON T HE OPERATION OF T HE EVERHOT ® TANKLESS WATER HEATER Comment: I don’t have any hot water when I open the tap! Make sure the gas and el ectricity is turned on to the water hea ter. The remote temperature di splay should have the green light lit when a hot water tap is open[...]

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM O F INTER NAL PARTS 38[...]

SECTION X: PARTS LIST Cabinet Note: Can purchase add it ional co ntr o ls for remote locati ons. 39[...]

Internal Components 40[...]

Internal Components 41[...]

Electrical Components 42[...]

43 PARTS LIST Number Description Quantity 001 Front Panel Assembly 1 002 Casing Assembly 1 003 Wall Installation Bracket 1 004 Connection Reinforcement Panel 1 005 Heat Protection Plate 1 006 Rubber Bushing 1 007 Front Panel Gasket 1 008 Front Panel Gasket - Side 1 009 Front Air Inlet Grill 1 011 Rubber Bushing 1 102 Gas Connection (¾” NPT) 1 10[...]

44 PARTS LIST Number Description Quantity 716 Anti-Frost Heater Clip 2 717 Anti-Frost Heater Clip A 1 718 Anti-Frost Heater Clip 1 720 Power Supply Harness 1 721 Fuse Harness 1 722 100v Harness 1 723 Solenoid Valve Harness 1 725 Thermal Fuse Harness 1 726 Mold-type Limit S witch 1 730 PCB Assembly 1 731 Surge Protector 1 732 Frost Sensing Switch 1 [...]