Bradford White brute elite 125 BLMH, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Bradford White Corp.
SECTION 1.
General Information
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides information necessary for
the installation, operation, and maintenance of Bradford
White Corp. Brute Elite appliances. Read it carefully
before installation.
All application and installation procedures should
be reviewed completely before proceeding with the
installation. Consult the Bradford White Corp. factory,
or local factory representative, with any problems or
questions regarding this equipment. Experience has
shown that most operating problems are caused by
improper installation.
All installations must be made in accordance with
1) American National Standard Z223.1/NFPA54-Latest
Edition “National Fuel Gas Code” or 2) CSA B149.1
“Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” and with
the requirement of the local utility or other authorities
having jurisdiction. Such applicable requirements take
precedence over the general instructions contained herein.
All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with: 1) The National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70-latest Edition, or 2) CSA STD. C22.1 “Canadian
Electrical Code - Part 1”. This appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with these codes.
WARNING
Brute Elite units
must
be installed in accordance with
the procedures detailed in this manual, or the Bradford
White Corp. warranty will be voided. The installation
must conform to the requirements of the local
jurisdiction having authority, and, in the United States,
to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the installation must
conform to the latest edition of CSA B149.1 Natural Gas
and Propane Gas Installation Code, and/or local codes.
Where required by the authority having jurisdiction,
the installation of Brute Elite boilers must conform
to the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for
Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any
modifications to the boiler, its gas controls, or wiring
may void the warranty. If field conditions require
modifications, consult the factory representative before
initiating such modifications.
1.3 Model Nomenclature
The Model Number is shown on your Rating
Plate and consists of a series of letters and numbers
(nomenclature) that further identifies the characteristics
of your Brute Elite.
The following nomenclature identifies the
individual characters of your model number.
(1-3) Model Series Designation
B L M = Bradford White, Brute Elite 125
(4)
Usage
H = Modulating Boiler
C = Combination Boiler and Water Heater
(5-7) Size
1 2 5 = 125,000 BTU/hr input
(8)
Fuel
N = Natural Gas
P = LP Gas
(9) Altitude
A = 0-10,000 Feet
(10)
Revision
1 = First version
(11) Options Code
X = No Options
(12)
Pump Options
X = No Pump
Model Nomenclature
1.2 Rating Plate
The Rating Plate contains Manufacture Date, Model
Number, Serial Number, Output Rating, and all other
information pertaining to your Brute Elite. The Rating
Plate is located behind the center panel which will not
open until the lower front panel is opened first.
To open the Brute Elite, first loosen the two
phillips screws ( see Figure 1A ) and then open the front
bottom panel downward. The center front panel will
then also open downward, revealing the Rating Plate.
1.4 Start Up / Shut Down Instructions (Decal)
The Start Up / Shut Down Instruction (Decal) can be
found on the back of the Top Panel ( see Figure 1A ).
This Decal is also referred to as the Operating Instructions
Label and/or Warning Label.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
L M 1 2 5 A 1 X X
SERIES
B L M
USAGE
H - HYDRONIC
C - COMBI
UNIT
SIZE
MBTU/h
1 2 5
FUEL
N - NATURAL
P - PROPANE
ALTITUDE
A - 0-10,000 FEET
REVISION
1 - FIRST
OPTIONS
X - NONE
PUMP
X - NONE
B
1