Bradford-White Corp EFR160T120 Manual De Usuario
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SECTION IX: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there must be no materials stored against the water
heater or direct vent system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water
heater and direct vent system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR IN ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.
heater or direct vent system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water
heater and direct vent system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR IN ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.
Installation or service of this water heater requires ability equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman in the field. Plumbing, air
supply, venting, gas supply and electrical work are required.
supply, venting, gas supply and electrical work are required.
Light the unit in accordance with the operating instructions label attached to the water heater.
Under no circumstances should the input rate exceed the input rate shown on the water heater rating plate. Over firing could
result in damage or sooting of the water heater.
result in damage or sooting of the water heater.
If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate water heater until all corrective steps have been made by a factory
authorized independent service contractor or qualified service professional.
authorized independent service contractor or qualified service professional.
1. Flooding to or above the level of the burner or controls
2. External firing
3. Damage
4. Firing without water
5. Sooting
2. External firing
3. Damage
4. Firing without water
5. Sooting
NEVER OPERATE THE WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER
AND A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING
OF THE WATER HEATER.
AND A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INSTALLED IN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENING
OF THE WATER HEATER.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
TO FILL THE WATER HEATER
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob or valve stem clockwise. If alternative water connections are
provided but not used, make certain they are plugged (i.e. right side connections).
2. Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.
3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.
4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled. Close the faucets and check for water
3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.
4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled. Close the faucets and check for water
leaks at the water heater drain valve, combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot and cold water
connections.
connections.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
1. Thermostat starts with heating cycle
2. Blower ON
3. Blower pre-purge
4. Spark rod sparks to the burner and gas valve opens – Burner ignition
5. Main burner ON
6. Flame signal confirmed
7. Thermostat satisfied
8. Gas valve closes – Main burner OFF
9. Blower post-purge
2. Blower ON
3. Blower pre-purge
4. Spark rod sparks to the burner and gas valve opens – Burner ignition
5. Main burner ON
6. Flame signal confirmed
7. Thermostat satisfied
8. Gas valve closes – Main burner OFF
9. Blower post-purge