Bradford-White Corp 238-37281-00R Manual De Usuario

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Water connections continued- 
 
If this water heater is installed in a closed water supply system, such as the one 
having a back-flow preventer in the cold water supply, provisions shall be made 
to control thermal expansion.  DO NOT operate this water heater in a closed 
system without provisions for controlling thermal expansion.  Your water 
supplier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to control this 
situation. 
 
After installation of the water lines, open the main water supply valve and fill the 
water heater.  While the water heater is filling, open several hot water faucets 
to allow air to escape from the water system.  When a steady stream of water 
flows through the faucets, close them and check all water connections for 
possible leaks.  NEVER OPERATE THE WATER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST 
BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
 
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 of the Standard for Relief 
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI 
Z21.22 or the Standard CAN1-4.4. Temperature and Pressure
 and the Standard 
CAN1-4.4, Temperature, Pressure, Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves and 
Vacuum Relief Valves
.  The combination temperature and pressure relief valve shall 
be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the maximum working 
pressure of the water heater.  The combination temperature and pressure relief 
valve shall also have an hourly rated temperature steam BTU discharge capacity not 
less than the hourly rating of the water heater. 
 
Install the combination temperature and pressure relief valve into the opening 
provided and marked for this purpose on the water heater. 
 
Note:  Some models may already be equipped or supplied with a combination 
temperature and pressure relief valve.  Verify that the combination temperature and 
pressure relief valve complies with local codes.  If the combination temperature and 
pressure relief valve does not comply with local codes, replace it with one that does.  
Follow the installation instructions above on this page. 
 
Install a discharge line so that water discharged from the combination temperature 
and pressure relief valve will exit within six (6) inches (15.2 cm) above, or any 
distance below the structural floor and cannot contact any live electrical part. The 
discharge line is to be installed to allow for complete drainage of both the 
combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the discharge line.  The 
discharge opening must not be subjected to blockage or freezing.  DO NOT thread, 
plug or cap the discharge line.  It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four 
(4) inches (10.2 cm) be provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and 
maintenance of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve. 
 
Do not place a valve between the combination temperature and pressure relief valve 
and the tank.