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Bradford-White Corp DS150S manual

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    238 - 41099 - 00J REV 12/03 DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the company listed on the rating plate. La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la fabr ica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do n[...]

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    2 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 t he installation and maintenance of your new Direct Vent Gas Water Heater. We at Bradford White strongly recommend that you contact a plumbing professional for the installation o[...]

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    3 TABLE OF CONTENTS page GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 4 INSTALLATION Locating The Water Heater ...................................................... 6 Minimum Clearances ................................................................. 9 Optional Direct Vent - Air Intake Terminal Guard ..............[...]

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    4 GENERAL INFORMATION This gas - fired water heater’s design is certified by CSA International under the American National Standard Z21.10.1 - (as indicated on the rat ing plate) and CSA 4.1 - M - (as indicated on the rating plate). This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National [...]

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    5 General Information continued - IMPORTANT Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components for possible dama ge. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage is evident then please contact the supplier where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement parts. Make sure that[...]

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    6 INSTALLATION LOCATING THE WATER H EATE R WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against the water heater or vent - air intake system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent - air intake components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES M[...]

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    7 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) co ntinued - 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 ch[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued - WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: • Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas. • Most peop le recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rott[...]

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    9 Installation continued - MINIMUM CLEARANCES WARNING Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and p roperty and will nullify the warranty. This installation shall allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance shall be provided for servicing and operating this water heater[...]

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    10 Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued - Figure 1 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    11 Installation continued - Figure 2 Figure 3 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    12 Installation continued - VENTING This is a Direct Vent Gas Water Heater where all air for combustion is obtained from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to th e outside atmosphere. WARNING The vent - air intake system must be properly installed. Failure to properly install the vent - air intake system properly could result [...]

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    13 Installation (Venting) continued - (h) underneath a verandah, porch or deck, unless: (i) the verandah, porch or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor, and (ii) the distance between the top of the vent - air intake termination and the underside of the verandah, porch or deck is greater than 12 in. ( 30.5 cm). Figure 4 INT[...]

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    14 Installation (Venting) continued - The co - axial vent - air intake tubes of this water heater can be installed in any 360 ° configuration as long as the proper clearances for installation, plumbing, operation and servicing are maintained. (See Figure 5). Figure 5 Note: Maintain proper clearances for installation, plumbing, operation and servic[...]

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    15 Installation (Horizontal and Vertical Vent - Air Intake Lengths) continued - The water heater is shipped with the following standard vent and air intake system: 239 - 41097 - 00. The components of this vent and air intake systems is as follows: 3” Vent Tube* Vent Terminal Hardware 5” Air Intake Tube* RTV Silicone Sealant Vent Terminal 3” V[...]

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    16 Installati on (Horizontal and Vertical Vent - Air Intake Lengths) continued - Figure 6 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    17 Installation continued - VENT - AIR INTAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION WARNING The vent - air intake system must b e properly installed. Failure to properly install the vent - air intake system could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Do not install any damaged vent - air intake system components. Contact the manufacturer of the water [...]

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    18 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) cont inued - 1. Measure the vertical height “Y” required in your installation. (See Figure 6). Reference the appropriate Table A to determine number of vent - air intake kits required in your installation. 2. Measure the horizontal length “X” required in your installation (See Figure 6[...]

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    19 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) continued - 5. Insert the straight end of the three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diameter elbow into the flue reducer until firmly seated and oriented in the correct direction. With a 1/8 inch diameter drill bit (not supplied), drill thr ee (3) holes, 120 o apart, through the flue reducer into the three [...]

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    20 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) continued - Figure 9 7. Extend the three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diamete r telescopic tube to its maximum length and slide the backing plate over it. Place the large end of the three (3) inch (7.6 cm) diameter telescopic tube through the hole in the outside wall. Insert the smaller end of the three [...]

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    21 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) continued - Figure 10 8. Extend the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube to its maximum length. Place the large end of the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube over the collar on the outer wall mount plate. Drill three (3) 1/8 inch diameter holes, 120 o apart, through t[...]

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    22 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installat ion) continued - 9. From outside the building, slide the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube through the opening in the wall until the outer wall mount plate is flush with the wall (See Figure 12). Figure 12 10. Using the supplied special RTV silicone sealant, apply a bead one (1) inc[...]

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    23 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) continued - Figure 13 11. From inside the building, slide the backing plate over the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube until it is flush with the wall. Adjust the length of the five (5) inch (12.7 cm) diameter telescopic tube and insert the end into the flared end of the five (5[...]

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    24 Installation (Vent - Air Intake System Installation) continued - 12. Mark the mou nting screw hole locations for the backing plate. Rotate the backing plate in order to gain access to the markings. With a 3/16 inch diameter drill bit (not supplied), drill holes for the supplied wall anchors. Install the wall anchors and secure the b acking plate[...]

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    25 Installation continued - WATER CONNECTIONS Note: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. Af ter shutting off the main water supply, open a faucet to relieve the water line pressure to prevent any water from leaking out of the pipes while making the water connections to the water heater. After the pressure has [...]

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    26 WARNING For protection against excessive temper atures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspec tion of production of listed equipment or [...]

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    27 Installation (Water Connections ) continued - WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4” TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND PRESSUR ES. If this water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as the one ha[...]

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    28 Installation (Water Connections) continued - and hot water in branch supply lines. Such valves are available from the manufacturer of this water heater or a local plumbing supplier. Please consult with a plumbing p rofessional. INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    29 GAS CONNECTIONS The gas supply lines must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada, CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes - (Latest Editions). The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is one (1.0) inch (.25kPa) water column above the operating manifold p[...]

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    30 GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against t he water heater or vent - air intake system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent - air intake system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, [...]

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    31 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    32 General Operation continued - THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory. Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy efficient. Adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat dial. It is suggested that the starting point setting not be greater than the “ ” [...]

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    33 General Operation continued - BURNER FLAME CHECKS At the time of installation and at periodic intervals (not more than six (6) months), a visua l check of the pilot and main burner flames should be conducted. The flames should be similar to those pictured below. The main burner should light smoothly from the pilot. (See Figure 17). Figure 17 INT[...]

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    34 MAINTENANCE WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against the water heater or vent - air intake system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the wat er heater and vent - air intake system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH A[...]

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    35 Maintenance continued - 6. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as n eeded. Wire brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debr[...]

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    36 CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPA IRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the rating plate of the water heater. Provide the part name, model and serial numbe[...]

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    37 1. Direct Vent - Air Intake Terminal 21. Piezo Ignitor Assembly 2. Outer Wall Mount Plate 22. Drain Valve 3. Backing Plate 23. Outer Door 4. Five (5) inch (1 2.7 cm) Diameter Telescopic Air Intake Tube 24. Jacket 5. Three (3) inch (7.6 cm) Diameter Telescopic Vent Tube 25. Inner Door Assembly 6. Five (5) inch (12.7 cm) Diameter Elbow 26. Air Int[...]

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    38 DIRECT VENT WATER HEATER INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    39 VENT - AIR INTAKE KITS INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY[...]

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    40 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLATION OF: GAS WATER HEATERS SUITABLE FOR WATER (POTABLE) HEATING AND SPACE HEATING 1. All piping components connected to t his water heater for space heating applications must be suitable for use with potable water. In Massachusetts, space heating piping must not exceed 50 feet. 2. Toxic chemicals, such [...]