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COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle a la
fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones.
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the
manufacturer listed on the rating plate.
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
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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 Commercial Electric Water Heater. We at Bradford White 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 warrant
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information................................................................... 4 Installation.................................................................................... 5 Locating The Water Heater .................................................... 5 Water Connections.................................................................. 8 Electrical Connections............................................................ 14 Amperage Chart ................
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GENERAL INFORMATION The design of this electric water has been listed with Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as complying with UL standard UL1453. 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 Instal
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General Information continued- A sacrificial anode(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any 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(s) may be purchased from the supplier that installed this water heater. This will minimize the odor while protecting the tank. Additi
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INSTALLATION Locating The Water Heater WARNING Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, there must be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care must 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
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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 be no greater than 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) deep and have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) measured from the jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be
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the water connections to the water heater. After the pressure has been relieved, close the faucet. The cold water inlet line connects to the inlet nipple at the base of the water heater. The hot water outlet line connects to the nipple on top of the water heater. The fittings at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet are dielectric waterway fittings with tapered male threads. Make the proper plumbing connections between the water heater and the plumbing system in the structure. Ins
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WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures 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 inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the Requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, and the Standa
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WARNING Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound s
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This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury. Certain appliances, such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers, may require increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water heater to obtain increased temperature water required by these appliances, you might create the potential for scald injury. To protect against injury, you should install an ASSE approved m
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Figure 1 (Dual Temperature System With Mixing Valve) Figure 2 (Single Installation With Storage Tank Gravity Circulation) 12 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
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Water Connections continued- Figure 3 (Dual Water Heater Installation) 13 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
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Electrical Connections Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is full of water and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold water supply line is open. If the heating elements are not completely immersed in water at all times, they will be damaged (burned-out) if energized for even a short period of time. The warranty does not cover burned-out heating elements. Check the rating plate and wiring diagram before proceeding. This electric water heater
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kW 208V 240V 277V 380V 415V 480V Input 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 6 29 17 25 14 22 9 8 12 7 9 43 25 38 22 32 14 13 19 11 12 58 33 50 29 43 19 17 25 14 13.5 65 38 56 32 49 21 19 28 16 15 72 42 63 36 54 23 21 31 18 18 87 50 75 43 65 28 25 38 22 24 115 67 100 58 87 37 34 50 29 27 130 75 113 65 97 41 38 56 32 30 144 83 125 72 108 46 42 63 36 36 173 100 150 87 130 55 50 75 43 45 216 125 188 108 162 69 63 94 54 54 260 150 225 130 195 83 75 113 65 Water heaters with amperage draw of 48 AM
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Before closing the switch to allow electric current to flow to the water heater, make certain that the water heater is full of water and that the cold water inlet valve is open. Complete failure of the heating elements will result if they are not totally immersed in water at all times. When the switch is closed, the operation of this electric water heater is automatic. Surface mounted thermostats are preset to the “HOT” setting to provide a water temperature of approximately 120°F (49°C
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directly contacts the water heater tank surface (see Figure 4). The second type, immersed type are immersed within the water heater tank and uses contactor type relays. Before any work is done on the water heater, disconnect all power to the water heater by opening the switch at the main electrical circuit breaker or fuse box. Before adjusting or setting surface mounted type thermostat(s), disconnect all power to the water heater. To gain access to the surface mounted thermostat(s), re
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Figure 4 Figure 5 MAINTENANCE 18 INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
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IMPORTANT The water heater should be inspected at a minimum of annually by a qualified service technician for damaged components. DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found damaged. Shut off the electric power whenever the water supply to the water heater is off. Shut off the electric power and water supply, drain the heater completely to prevent freezing whenever the building is left unoccupied during the cold weather months. In order to insure efficient operation and lo
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3. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure relief valve to insure that the valve has not become encrusted with lime. Lift the lever at the top of the temperature-pressure relief valve several times until the valve seats properly without leaking and operates freely. WARNING When lifting lever of temperature-pressure relief valve, hot water will be released under pressure. Be certain that any released water does not result in bodily injury or property damage
