Bradford White mi5036en10 Installation & Operating Instruction Manual

Bradford White mi5036en10 Installation & Operating Instruction Manual

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A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting
the company listed on the rating plate.
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WARNING:
If the information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable,
combustible, or corrosive vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
For your family's comfort, safety and convenience, we
recommend this water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.
GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................
GENERAL OPERATION............................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 20
PARTS LIST................................................................................. 24
PARTS LIST DRAWING ............................................................... 24
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND
SPACE HEATING......................................................................... 25
NOTES ......................................................................................... 26
238-35846-00T REV 3/02

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Locating The Water Heater...................................................
Minimum Clearances.............................................................
Venting...................................................................................
Combustion Air Supply......................................................... 10
Water Connections................................................................ 12
Gas Connections................................................................... 15
Lighting and Shutdown Instructions.................................... 17
Thermostat Adjustment ........................................................ 18
Burner Flame Check ............................................................. 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS *$6),5(' :$7(5 +($7(5 page A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting GENERAL INFORMATION............the company listed on the rating plate. La version espanola de estas instrucciones se puede obtener al escribirle INSTALLATION a la fabrica cuyo nombre aparece en la placa de especificaciones. Locating The Water Heater...........
  • Page 2: General Information

    General Information continued- GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA International under the Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and components for applicable American National Standard, Z21.10.1 or Z21.10.3-(as indicated possible damage. DO NOT install any damaged components. If damage on the rating plate), or CSA 4.1-(as indicated on the rating plate), available is evident then please contact the supplier where the water heater was from CSA International, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH...
  • Page 3: Installation

    Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued - INSTALLATION Water heater corrosion and component failure can be caused by the heating LOCATING THE WATER HEATER and breakdown of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some typical compounds that are potentially corrosive are: spray can propellants, cleaning WARNING solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants, swimming pool Water heaters are heat producing appliances.
  • Page 4: Minimum Clearances

    Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued- Installation (continued)- WARNING MINIMUM CLEARANCES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: WARNING • Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in detection of the gas. Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions •...
  • Page 5: Venting

    Combustion Air Supply Installation (continued)- WARNING VENTING Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closets WARNING and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of The vent system must be installed properly.
  • Page 6: Water Connections

    WATER CONNECTIONS All Air From Inside the Building: The confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings communicating directly with an additional Note: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE room(s) of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE.
  • Page 7 Installation (Water Connections) continued- WARNING For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install WARNING temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains two weeks or more).
  • Page 8: Gas Connections

    and water solution and a brush or a commercial leak detector fluid. GAS CONNECTIONS NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME FOR TESTING! CAUTION The water heater and individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) .
  • Page 9: General Operation

    General Operation (continued)- GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.
  • Page 10: Thermostat Adjustment

    THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT General Operation (continued)- The thermostat dial is set to its lowest temperature setting when shipped from the factory. Remember that lower temperature settings are more energy BURNER FLAME CHECKS efficient. Adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat dial. It is suggested that the starting point setting not be greater than the “...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued)- MAINTENANCE 5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean WARNING orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as Water heaters are heat producing appliances.
  • Page 12 Maintenance (continued)- CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPAIRS TO A Figure 5 QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the rating plate of the water heater.
  • Page 13: Parts List Drawing

    7. Dip Tube - Cold Water Inlet 21. Thermocouple Lead 8. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 22. Gas Feedline to Pilot 9. Glass Lined Tank 23. Gas Feedline to Burner 10. Foam Insulation 24. Orifice 11. Thermostat with ECO 25. Air Shutter (Cast Iron Burner Only) 12.
  • Page 14: Notes

    NOTES FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7...

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