BRADFORD WHITE Light-Duty Power Vent Gas Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Bradford White
Table of Contents
BRADFORD WHITE Light-Duty Power Vent Gas
Product Handling
Carefully uncrate the water heater. Move the water heater in place with a hand truck. This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather. This water heater is NOT design certified for installation in a mobile home. See the Installation and Operation Manual for specific details.
Electrical Requirements
Make sure there is a dedicated (120V) line voltage and that the polarity is correct. Proper grounding is required for this water heater. All electrical wiring and connections must be in accordance with local codes, the National Electric Code (NFPA-70 – latest edition) or in Canada the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 – latest edition).
Gas Requirements
The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input
adjustment is (1.0 inch WC) (0.25kPa) above the operating manifold pressure.
The maximum permissible gas supply pressure is (14.0 inch WC) (3.5 kPa) for
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas. See the rating plate
and gas valve for the manifold pressure and gas type. The gas supply lines
must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA-54/ANSI Z223.1
– latest edition). In Canada comply with the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code (CAN/CGA B149.1-00 – latest edition).
- Record the Rating Plate Manifold Pressure: _____
- Record the Rating Plate Gas Type: _____
- Record the Measured Gas Pressure: ____
Venting Requirements
This is a power vent gas water heater. This water heater is designed to
vent the products of combustion through (3 inch) (7.62 cm) or (4 inch) (10.2
cm) diameter vent pipe. The water heater may be vented horizontally through a
wall or vertically through the roof. See the Installation and Operation Manual
for the minimum and maximum vent lengths tables. The venting system must be
installed properly following all local codes. In the absence of local codes
the ventilation system must be installed in compliance with the the National
Fuel Gas Code (NFPA-54/ANSI Z223.1 – latest edition). In Canada comply with
the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (CAN/CGA B149.1-00 latest
edition). Failure to properly install the venting system could result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Circle the Installation Venting Method Used: Through the Wall Through the Roof
- Record the Number of Elbows Used: __
- Record the Vent Pipe Diameter: _____
- Record the Vent Pipe Length: ___
Service / Mechanical Room
Provide adequate space for servicing the water heater. See the Installation and Operation Manual for specific details. A minimum of (18.0 inch) (45.7 cm) overhead room is required to remove the anode rods for servicing.
Combustion Air Supply
Provide an adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation. An insufficient supply of air will cause recirculation of combustion products resulting in contamination that may be hazardous to life. The flow of combustion and ventilating air must not be obstructed. See the Installation and Operation Manual for specific details.
For more detailed information, read the Installation and Operation Manual
provided with this water heater. Also consult local, NFGC and NEC codes.
Questions? Contact Bradford White Technical Service at
800-334-3393.
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