Bradford White ACCESSORY MODULE Installation & Operation Manual With Troubleshooting Manual Download Page 1

   

 

 

 

238-47878-00B 04/10 

 

 

ACCESSORY MODULE 

Including Protection, Performance, and Inlet Shut-off Valve Packages 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 

With Troubleshooting Guide 

 

PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

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Do not store or use gasoline or other  
flammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of the water heater or any 
other appliance 

 

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    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 phone.  Follow 
the gas supplier instructions. 

 

If you cannot reach your gas 
supplier, call the fire department. 

 

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For your family comfort, safety and 
convenience, it is recommended these 
packages be installed and serviced by 
a plumbing professional. 

 

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Read and understand the water heater 
manual before installing or operating 
the Accessory Module and its 
associated packages. 

This manual must be used in 
conjunction with the Installation and 
Operation Manual for the water heater. 

Ambler, PA 19002 

www.bradfordwhite.com 

Tech. Service ..........................(800) 334-3393 
Service Parts ..........................(800) 538-2020 
Warranty Department .............(800) 531-2111 

Summary of Contents for ACCESSORY MODULE

Page 1: ...do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor phone Follow the gas supplier instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department For y...

Page 2: ...Accessory Module as well as the packages that can be connected to the Accessory Module We strongly recommend you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of this new control We require th...

Page 3: ...estimate of available hot water o Battery back up stores programming during a power outage o Can be programmed to comply with Sabbath requirements o Similar interface to furnace air conditioning ther...

Page 4: ...setting of 140 F 60 C To protect against hot water injury install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water i...

Page 5: ...ine the correct temperature setting consistent with the requirements for the installation can cause severe burns are at highest risk of being Children disabled and elderly instantly or death from scal...

Page 6: ...ge 10 Inlet Valve Shut off Package 11 Wiring Diagram 12 Accessory Module Installation 13 Setback Control Installation 27 Integrated Mixing Device IMD 39 Leak Sensor Installation 40 Inlet Shut off Valv...

Page 7: ...otted Screwdriver Philips Screwdriver 1 8 Drill bit Drill Needle nose pliers Pipe dope Adjustable wrench Caulk gun RTV sealant silicone Pipe cutter Propane torch Solder Flux Wire Cutters Wire Stripper...

Page 8: ...E RESISTOR BETWEEN A1 A2 SEE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION 222 47463 01 222 47463 02 222 47464 01 222 47464 02 222 4...

Page 9: ...ponents Protection Package 9 Table 2 Protection Package Description Quantity 1B Leak Sensor Bracket 1 2B Leak Sensor Housing 1 3B Dam 1 4B Screws 6 5B Leak Sensor Wire Harness 1 6B Wire Holders 4 7B W...

Page 10: ...Integrated Mixing Device IMD 1 Cold Water Tee Mixing Valve 8 Flexible Connector 11 Flexible Connector Instruction Operation Manual Thermo strip 3C Setback Control batteries included 1 4C Wire Ties 2 5...

Page 11: ...Package Components Inlet Shut off Valve Package 11 Table 4 Inlet Shut off Valve Description Quantity 1D Inlet Shut off Valve with Integrated Wire Harness 1 2D x 1 NPT Brass Bushings 2 3D Wire Ties 4...

Page 12: ...Wiring Diagram 12...

Page 13: ...Module and its components from their packaging as shown in Figure 1 Determine the Gas Control Wire Harness Step 2 If the gas control uses an intermittent pilot the WV4460 wire harness must be used Th...

Page 14: ...st be mounted to the left of the water heater gas control Hold the Accessory Module to the water heater jacket as high as possible and practical Do not cover any safety or warning labels on the water...

Page 15: ...marker mark the location of the Accessory Module screw holes This is shown in Figure 5 Set the Accessory Module Aside Step 6 Remove the Accessory Module from the water heater jacket as shown in Figur...

Page 16: ...oles that were marked in Step 5 This is shown in Figure 7 Position the Accessory Module Step 8 Put the Accessory Module up against the water heater jacket and position it to the pre drilled holes This...

Page 17: ...hown in Figure 9 Apply the Necessary Labels Step 10 Apply both the wiring diagram and diagnostic labels These labels should be applied to the water heater jacket near the Accessory Module This is show...

Page 18: ...tely removed Retain the cover for later use Prepare the Plug in Transformer for Assembly Step 12 Loosen the 2 slotted screws on the transformer These screws are permanently retained and cannot be comp...

Page 19: ...in Figure 13 Connect the Transformer and its Wire Harness Step 14 Tighten both screws on the transformer down as shown in Figure 14 Transformer wire harness Figure 13 Figure 14 Plug in Transformer Tr...

Page 20: ...essory Module labeled R1 and C1 This is shown in Figure 15 Insert the Transformer Wire Harness into the Accessory Module Step 16 Insert each wire stripped end of the Transformer wire harness under the...

Page 21: ...ct Accessory Module to WV4460 Wire Harness Step 18 If the water heater gas control has an intermittent pilot WV4460 gas control loosen the 3 screws on the Accessory Module labeled D 1 R 2 and C 3 This...

Page 22: ...WV4460 wire harness under the screw labeled D 1 This is shown in Figure 19 Connect the WV4460 Wire Harness and Accessory Module Step 20 Tighten the screw labeled D 1 as shown in Figure 20 Figure 19 Fi...

Page 23: ...screw labeled R 2 This is shown in Figure 21 Connect the WV4460 Wire Harness and Accessory Module cont d Step 22 Tighten the screw labeled R 2 as shown in Figure 22 Figure 21 Accessory Module WV4460 W...

Page 24: ...nect the WV4460 Wire Harness and Accessory Module cont d Step 24 Tighten the screw labeled C 3 as shown in Figure 24 Proceed to Step 26 when finished Figure 23 Figure 24 Accessory Module WV4460 Wire H...

Page 25: ...right hand side of the circuit board and it is shown in Figure 25 Proceed to Step 27 when finished Connect the WV4460 Wire Harness to the WV4460 Gas Control Step 26 Push the plastic connector on the...

Page 26: ...e plastic connector on the WV8840 wire harness into the recessed area on the bottom side of the WV8840 gas control This is shown in Figure 27 The Accessory Module installation is complete Proceed to t...

Page 27: ...l to work with the water heater gas control Unpack the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Step 1 Remove the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly and its components from their packaging This is sho...

Page 28: ...f the battery holder and remove it This is shown in Figure 30 Install the Setback Control Batteries Step 4 Install the 2 supplied AAA batteries into the battery holder of the Setback Control as shown...

Page 29: ...Protective Plate Step 6 Remove the Setback Control protective plate from the Setback Control by pulling these items apart This is shown in Figure 33 Some force may be required to separate these Disca...

Page 30: ...ed as far from the draft hood as possible if installed on an atmospheric water heater Mark the Location of the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Step 8 Using a marker mark the location of both hol...

Page 31: ...of the water heater as shown in Figure 36 Drill the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Mounting Holes Step 10 Using a 1 8 drill bit and drill drill the 2 screw holes that were marked in Step 8 This...

Page 32: ...bly Step 12 Using 2 of the included Philips head screws screw the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly to the top of the water heater as shown in Figure 39 Figure 38 Figure 39 Setback Control Junctio...

Page 33: ...ntrol Wire Harness to the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly Step 14 Take the plastic connector end of the Setback Control wire harness and connect it to its connector mate in the back of the Setba...

Page 34: ...Control wire harness under the screw labeled D 1 If the water heater has a WV4460 gas control the gas control wire harness red wire must be retained underneath this screw also This is shown in Figure...

Page 35: ...to connect the Setback Control Loosen the screw R 2 This is shown in Figure 45 Figure 44 Figure 45 Accessory Module WV4460 Wire Harness White Wire if installed WV4460 Wire Harness Black Wire if instal...

Page 36: ...Step 20 Tighten the screw labeled R 2 as shown in Figure 47 Figure 46 Figure 47 Accessory Module WV4460 Wire Harness White Wire if installed WV4460 Wire Harness Black Wire if installed WV4460 Wire Ha...

Page 37: ...a WV4460 gas control the gas control wire harness white wire must be retained underneath this screw also This is shown in Figure 49 Figure 48 Figure 49 Accessory Module WV4460 Wire Harness White Wire...

Page 38: ...sections for the other purchased packages Or if finished proceed to the Start up Procedure on page 67 Figure 50 Accessory Module WV4460 Wire Harness White Wire if installed WV4460 Wire Harness Black W...

Page 39: ...tructions included with Integrated Mixing Device IMD on how to install and operate the IMD Figure 51 shows the contents included with the integrated mixing device Figure 51 CAUTION The piping diagram...

Page 40: ...leak sensor can take up to 15 minutes to sense and verify a water heater tank leak Unpack the Leak Sensor and its Components Step 1 Remove the Leak Sensor and its components from their packaging as sh...

Page 41: ...n in Figure 54 Prepare the Accessory Module for the Leak Sensor Step 4 Loosen the screw labeled C1 as shown in Figure 55 Ensure that the Transformer wire harness wire going to this same location remai...

Page 42: ...e 56 Remove the Leak Sensor Resistor Step 6 Using needle nose pliers remove the Leak Sensor resistor from the Accessory Module and discard This is shown in Figure 57 Figure 56 Figure 57 Transformer Wi...

Page 43: ...re that the wire from the Transformer wire harness at this location is retained under this screw Connect the Leak Sensor Wire Harness and Accessory Module Step 8 Tighten the screw labeled C1 as shown...

Page 44: ...Figure 60 Connect the Leak Sensor Wire Harness and Accessory Module cont d Step 10 Tighten the screw labeled LK as shown in Figure 61 Figure 60 Figure 61 Transformer Wire Harness Accessory Module Lea...

Page 45: ...bracket as shown in Figure 63 Figure 62 Figure 63 Leak Sensor Position the Leak Sensor 3 from the Air Slots or if not Present Position it 6 from the Doorway Leak Sensor Bracket Marker Leak Sensor Wir...

Page 46: ...r heater jacket and set it aside This is shown in Figure 64 Drill the Leak Sensor Mounting Hole Step 14 Using a 1 8 drill bit and drill drill the screw hole that was marked in Step 12 This is shown in...

Page 47: ...e pre drilled hole as shown in Figure 66 Mount the Leak Sensor Step 16 Using 1 of the included Philips head screws screw the Leak Sensor to the water heater jacket This is shown in Figure 67 Figure 66...

Page 48: ...s Step 18 Fill in any gaps between the dam and the floor This is shown in Figure 69 The Leak Sensor installation is complete Proceed to the installation sections for the other purchased packages Or if...

Page 49: ...after a water heater tank leak is sensed and verified Unpack the Inlet Shut off Valve Step 1 Remove the Inlet Shut off Valve and its components from their packaging as shown in Figure 70 Prepare the...

Page 50: ...3 4 NPT thread water inlet the 2 included 3 4 x 1 NPT bushings must be used Proceed to Step 4 Otherwise proceed to Step 6 Prepare Bushings for Installation Step 4 Apply pipe dope suitable for potable...

Page 51: ...6 Thread the Inlet Shut off Valve onto the water heater inlet cold Or if an integrated mixing device is used thread the Inlet Shut off Valve onto the IMD inlet This is shown in Figure 73 Figure 72 Fig...

Page 52: ...igure 74 Connect the Inlet Shut off Valve Harness to the Accessory Module Step 8 Loosen the 3 screws on the Accessory Module labeled C2 NO and NC This is shown in Figure 75 Figure 74 Figure 75 Cold Wa...

Page 53: ...e wire harness under the screw labeled C2 as shown in Figure 76 Connect the Inlet Shut off Valve Wire Harness to the Accessory Module Step 10 Tighten the screw labeled C2 This is shown in Figure 77 Fi...

Page 54: ...shown in Figure 78 Connect the Inlet Shut off Valve Wire Harness and the Accessory Module cont d Step 12 Tighten the screw labeled NO This is shown in Figure 79 Figure 78 Figure 79 Accessory Module I...

Page 55: ...his is shown in Figure 81 The Inlet Shut off Valve installation is complete Proceed to the installation sections for the other purchased packages Or if finished proceed to the Start up Procedure on pa...

Page 56: ...l Junction Box Assembly Some force may be required This is shown in Figure 82 Prepare the Backplate for Wiring Step 2 Loosen the 3 slotted screws on the backplate attached to the Setback Control Junct...

Page 57: ...irect sunlight as the display may be difficult to read This is shown in Figure 84 Measure Wire for Remote Mounting Step 4 Measure and cut 3 pieces of 18 AWG wire to a sufficient length to reach from t...

Page 58: ...both ends of the wires This is shown in Figure 86 Masking tape can be used to label the wires Prepare the Wires for Installation Step 6 Strip approximately 1 4 of the wire s insulation from each end o...

Page 59: ...Be sure that the wire already located in this location is not dislodged Fasten Wire A into its Designated Location Backplate Step 8 Tighten the slotted screw in the top terminal location on the backp...

Page 60: ...e that the wire already located in this location is not dislodged Fasten Wire B into its Designated Location Backplate Step 10 Tighten the slotted screw in the middle terminal location on the backplat...

Page 61: ...the wire already located in this location is not dislodged Fasten Wire C into its Designated Location Backplate Step 12 Tighten the slotted screw in the bottom terminal location on the backplate locat...

Page 62: ...ve Plate Step 13 Route all three wires to the Setback Control Protective Plate Install Wire A Protective Plate Step 14 Using wire A insert one end into the top terminal location on the Protective Plat...

Page 63: ...in the top terminal location on the Protective Plate This is shown in Figure 95 Install Wire B Protective Plate Step 16 Using wire B insert one end into the middle terminal location on the Protective...

Page 64: ...iddle terminal location on the Protective Plate This is shown in Figure 97 Install Wire C Protective Plate Step 18 Using wire C insert one end into the bottom terminal location on the Protective Plate...

Page 65: ...on the Protective Plate This is shown in Figure 99 Install Setback Control Step 20 Snap the Setback Control into the Protective Plate Align the Setback Control to the Protective Plate and press until...

Page 66: ...on the Setback Control Junction Box Assembly This is shown in Figure 101 Figure 101 Remote Mounting the Setback Control is complete Proceed to the installation sections for the other purchased packag...

Page 67: ...e all of the wire harnesses out of the openings in the bottom and left side of the Accessory Module And hold them in place This is shown in Figure 102 Re install Accessory Module Cover Step 2 With all...

Page 68: ...in Figure 104 Route the Various Wire Harnesses Step 4 Route the wire harnesses along the jacket and group them using the included wire ties This is shown in Figure 105 Figure 104 Figure 105 Accessory...

Page 69: ...to the left of the water heater gas control Route Transformer Wire Harness Step 6 Route the Transformer wire harness so it is not in trip contact or touching the floor between the water heater and da...

Page 70: ...108 Observe Accessory Module Start up Sequence Step 8 Watch the LED on the Accessory Module and observe as it progresses through the Start up Sequence This is shown in Figure 109 If the LED on the Ac...

Page 71: ...nal electronics on the Accessory Module failed The Accessory Module must be replaced This is shown in Figure 110 Faulty Component Improper Assembly of Components Step 10 If another LED sequence is sho...

Page 72: ...Verify that the valve is open by drawing water from a faucet specifically hot water This is shown in Figure 111 Program the Setback Control if installed Step 12 Refer to the instructions included wit...

Page 73: ...ack Control not on 1 No power at Setback Control or outlet 2 Transformer bad replace transformer 3 Transformer wire harness not properly connected Check all wire connections Setback Control is showing...

Page 74: ...Notes 74...

Page 75: ...ions on incidental or consequential damages So the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from...

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