Bradford-White Corp BWCV User Manual

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Copper Brute II

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In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this 

appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or 

gas fitter.

The Copper Brute II water heater 

must be installed 

in accordance with the procedures detailed in 

this manual, or the Bradford White warranty 

may be voided. The installation must conform to 

the requirements of the local jurisdiction having 

authority, and, in the United States, to the latest 

edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 

Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the installation must 

conform to the latest edition of the Natural Gas 

and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 and/

or local codes. Where required by the authority 

having jurisdiction, the installation of Copper Brute 

II appliances must conform to the Standard for 

Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired 

Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any modifications to 

the heater, its gas controls, or wiring may void the 

warranty. If field conditions require modifications, 

consult the factory representative before initiating 

such modifications.

This manual provides information necessary 

for the installation, operation, and maintenance of 

the Bradford White Copper Brute II heaters. Read it 

carefully before installation.

All application and installation procedures 

should be reviewed completely before proceeding 

with the installation. Consult the Bradford White 

factory, or local factory representative, with any issues 

or questions regarding this equipment. Experience 

has shown that most operating issues are caused by 

improper installation.

The Copper Brute II is protected against over 

pressurization. A pressure relief valve is fitted to all 

appliances. It is installed on the outlet header, at the 

water outlet of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance 

must not exceed 13" W.C. (3.2kPa).

All installations must be made in accordance with:

1) In the U.S., the " National Fuel Gas 

Code"ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, Latest Edition and all 

applicable local codes as required by the Authorities 

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or

2) In Canada, the "Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code", CSA B149.1, latest edition and all 

applicable local codes as required by the AHJ.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with:

1). In the U.S., the "National Electrical Code" 

(NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, latest Edition and all 

applicable local codes as required by the AHJ, or

2). In Canada, the “Canadian Electrical Code 

- Part 1”, CSA STD. C22.1 and all applicable local 

codes as required by the AHJ.

This appliance must be electrically grounded in 

accordance with the applicable codes and standards 

referenced above.

Consult the rating plate on the unit. The 

following information describes the model number 

structure.

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SERIES

USAGE

SIZE

FUEL

ALTITUDE

FIRING

MODE

K (500/750)
N (1000)
L (1250-2000)

LOCATION

REVISION

HEAT

EXCHANGER

OPTIONS

CODE

PUMP

OPTIONS