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BRADFORD WHITE EVERHOT® TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER
FOR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION
IGE-199R AND IGE-199C MODEL SERIES
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or death
- 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
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SECTION I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ CAREFULLY This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the American National Standard, Z21.10.3 (as indicated on the rating plate) and CAN/CGA 4.3-M (as indicated on the rating plate) available from CSA Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. This water heater must be installed in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, it must be installed i
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DANGER DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive vapors and/or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. This water heater is for OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL INDOORS. This water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water temperatures required for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scald burn
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WARNING DO NOT tamper with or alter the water heater and/or controls. DO NOT operate water heater with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices. DO NOT operate water heater if any external part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service agency to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system including gas controls, which has been under water. DO NOT attempt to use this water heater with any gas other than the type lis
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WARNING Flammable items, pressurized containers or any other potential fire hazardous articles must never be SECTION II – SPECIFICATIONS placed on or adjacent to the water heater. Open containers of flammable material must not be stored or used in the same room with this water heater. DIMENSIONS DO NOT USE AN INSULATION BLANKET WITH THIS WATER HEATER. This water heater meets or exceeds the ASHRAE/IES 90.1b (latest edition) standards with respect to insulation and standby l
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SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS Max. Flow Rate @ Degree Temperature Rise Max. Min. Input Input Model No. Rating Rating Temp Rise 40°F 60°F 80°F 100°F 120°F 140°F Btu/hr. Btu/hr. IGE-199R-10N 199,000 15,000 Flow Rate 8.4 5.6 4.2 3.3 2.8 2.4 IGE-199R-10X Gal/Min. IGE-199C-5N IGE-199C-5X First Hour 504 336 252 198 168 144 Supply Gal/Hr. Max. Flow Rate @ Degree Temperature Rise Max. Min. Input Input Model No. Rating Rating Temp Rise 22°
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EVERHOT® IGE Model Series Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Dimensions (Inches) 23 5/8” 13 ¾” 8 7/8” (60.0 cm) (34.9 cm) (22.6 cm) Clearances from Combustible Top of water heater: 12” (30.5 cm), Front: 24” (61 cm), Sides: 6” Materials: (15.2 cm), Back: 0”, Ground: 12 (30.5 cm)” Maximum/Minimum Gas Input 199,000 maximum / 15,000 minimum for both Natural and L.P. Rating, Btu/hr. Gases. Thermal Efficiency Rating 84% Minimum/Maximum Gas Supply Natural Gas: Minimum: 6.0” w.c.,
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SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES The Bradford White EVERHOT® IGE series tankless water heater is a high output, high efficiency appliance, which heats the water continuously as hot water is being drawn for use. Unlike tank type storage water heaters, this water heater does not store hot water. The burner operates whenever there is a demand for hot water and is off when the water flow stops. Hot water is continuously supplied for any length of time required, as long as the
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SECTION IV: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED PLUMBER. 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 gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas. • Most people recognize this odor
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WARNING • This water heater is suitable for potable water heating only. DO NOT use this water heater for space heating or combination space heating/domestic WARNING water heating. • This water heater is not suitable for use in pool or spa applications. • The water heater must be installed outdoors. Failure to properly install this water heater outdoors may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Refer to the installation of the water heater in this in
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is 24” (61 cm). Contact your Bradford White distributor for information on obtaining and installing the water heater in a recess box. Build Opening Clearances (Fig 1) Table 1 Minimum Installation Clearances Minimum Distance Reference Description in Inches (cm) A Vertically below a window, door which opens, air inlet 12” (30.5 cm) B Vertically above a window, door which opens, air inlet 12” (30.5 cm) C Below eaves, porches, or overhangs 36” (91.4 cm) D Horizontally from a win
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SECTION V: WATER CONNECTIONS WARNING Failure to install and maintain a new, listed pressure relief valve will release the manufacturer from any claim, which might result from excessive temperature and pressures. Keep clear of the pressure relief valve discharge line outlet. The discharge may be hot enough to cause scald injury. The water is under pressure and may splash. WARNING DO NOT reverse the inlet and outlet (cold and hot water) connections on the water heater. This may c
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2. In order to service the water heater in the event the heat exchanger needs to be flushed from lime deposits, tee fittings with shut off valves and service connections to hoses should be installed. Also install a shut off valve to the hot water supply to isolate the service tee fittings. A plumbing installation kit, which includes these fittings and a pressure relief valve, is available from your supplier. Refer to piping diagrams (fig. 2-5) at the end of Section V. 3. Install a pres
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Recommended Piping for a Basic Installation Fig. 2 14
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Recommended Piping for Power Failure Freeze Protection As long as electrical power and gas are supplied to the EVERHOT® water heater, freeze protection is provided to the heat exchanger and piping inside the water heater with ambient temperatures as cold as - 30°F (-34°C), when protected from direct wind exposure. In the event of a power failure at temperatures below freezing, the water heater must be drained of all water to prevent freeze damage. The water heater may be drained manually
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Recommended Piping for a Circulation System Fig. 4 16
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Recommended Piping for Back-up Storage System For hotels, motels, and other high flow applications (Fig. 5) Note: The Primary Circulator for the water heating loop must be sized for 21 GPM @ 35 Ft. Head 17
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PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WARNING Keep clear of the pressure relief valve discharge line outlet. The discharge may be hot enough to cause scald injury. The water is under pressure and may splash. For protection against excessive pressure, install pressure protective equipment required by local codes, but not less than a pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains peri
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SECTION VI: GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Connect this water heater only to the type of gas as shown on the rating plate. Use clean black iron pipe or equivalent material approved by local codes and ordinances. (Dirt and scale from the pipe can enter the gas valve and cause it to malfunction). The inlet gas line must have at least a 3 inch (7.62 cm) drip leg (sediment trap) installed as close to the water heater’s gas valve as possible. A ground joint union must be installed in the gas s
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GAS METER SIZE –NATURALGAS ONLY Be sure that the gas meter has sufficient capacity to supply the full rated gas input of the water heater as well as the requirements of all other gas fired equipment supplied by the meter. If the gas meter is too small, ask the gas company to install a larger meter having adequate capacity. GAS PRESSURE REGULATION Minimum and maximum gas supply pressures are listed below: The minimum gas pressure specified below is required for the full input rating spe
