Install Instructions

ManualsBrandsBradford White ManualsCooling & Air Quality40 Gallon, 208V - Lowboy Energy Saver Electric Residential Water Heater

238-44422-00K REV 2/11

ELECTRIC WATER HEATER

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.

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 & OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information ........................................................ 3

Installation ....................................................................... 4

Locating The Water Heater......................................... 4

Water Connections...................................................... 6

Electrical Connections................................................13

General Operation ...........................................................14

Thermostat Adjustment ..............................................15

Maintenance.....................................................................16

Notes ................................................................................19

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.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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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. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................................................ 3 Installation ....................................................................... 4 Locating The Water Heater ...................
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GENERAL INFORMATION General Information continued- This electric water heater’s design is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and listed in accordance with UL 174. C-UL listed in accordance with Canadian National Standard C22.2, No. 110-M90. A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. Removal of this anode, for any reason, will nullify the warranty.
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Locating The Water Heater continued- Water Connections 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. Some models are not equipped with a drain valve. For those models, install a drain tee in the cold water inlet as close as practical to the water heater. NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.
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Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- 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 Su
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Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- 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 may create the potential for scald injury.
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Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- Utility Models (See Figure 2) Table Top Models (See Figure 3) The hot water outlet and cold water inlet are identified on the back panel of the water heater. Referring to figure 3, remove the two screws that are holding the service access panel in place. Remove front panel for access. Wedge a flat bladed screwdriver into the front joint between the top and side panels and force the top panel upward.
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Electrical Connections GENERAL OPERATION 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. Check the rating plate and wiring diagram before proceeding. This electric water heater was built and wired in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories testing approvals requirements.
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Thermostat Adjustment MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before adjusting thermostat(s), turn off power supply to the water heater. The temperature of the water can be changed by adjusting the thermostat(s). 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. Remove the access panels or front panel on table tops, fold the insulation outward away from the controls.
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Maintenance continued- Maintenance continued- 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.
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NOTES NOTES 19 20