Bradford-White Corp THROUGH-THE-WALL GAS WATER HEATER User Manual

 

 

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A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. The removal of this 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 the impurities in the water. If this should happen, an alternative anode may 
be purchased from the supplier that installed this water heater. This will minimize 
the odor while protecting the tank. Additionally, the water heater should be 
flushed with appropriate dissolvers to eliminate any bacteria. 
 

 
DO NOT install the water heater in any location where gasoline or 
flammable vapors are likely to be present. 
 
Water Heaters in residential garages must be installed so that all burner(s) 
and burner ignition device(s) are located not less than 18 inches  (46 cm) 
above the floor and must be located or protected to avoid physical 
damage.  For other installations refer to local codes.  In the absence of 
local codes, the water heater must be installed in compliance with the 
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada, 
CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes (Latest Editions). 
  
The location of this water heater is of the utmost importance. Before installing 
this water heater, read the installation section of these instructions. After reading 
these installation and operating instructions, select a location for the water heater 
where the floor is level and is easily accessible to gas and water supply lines. DO 
NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected to 
freezing temperatures.  Make sure the cold water pipes are not located 
directly above the gas control so that condensate during humid weather 
does not drip on the controls. 

 

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 MUST 
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE 
USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR 
INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD 
REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.