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Bradford White FVIR Defender Safety System RG240T6N394264475, Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for FVIR Defender Safety System RG240T6N394264475

Page 1: ...quipped Water Heater WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result in property damage personal injury or death 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 instruction...

Page 2: ...ent of improper usage or storage of gasoline or other flammable materials in the location where the water heater is installed the technology will resist ignition of the flammable vapors outside the confines of the water heater The Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant System features Advanced Flame Arrestor Design Re settable Thermal Switch to prevent burner pilot operation with restricted airflow Pi...

Page 3: ...stion Air Supply 10 Water Connections 11 Gas Connections 13 GENERAL OPERATION 15 Lighting Shutdown Instructions 16 Thermostat Adjustment 19 Burner Flame Check 21 MAINTENANCE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR POTABLE WATER 29 PARTS DIAGRAM 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR POTABLE WATER AND SPACE HEATING 31 NOTES 32 ...

Page 4: ...ny purpose other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water heater create a hazardous condition and nullify the warranty Do NOT use this appliance if any external part to the tank has been submerged in water You should contact a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system including the combination gas control which has be...

Page 5: ... to eliminate the probable ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors Water heaters in residential garages must be installed and located or protected to avoid physical damage For other installations refer to local codes In the absence of local codes the water heater must be installed in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Latest Edition or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas Inst...

Page 6: ...e water heater if exposure has or will occur Do NOT store any potentially corrosive compounds in the vicinity of the water heater WARNING Liquefied petroleum gases propane gases are heavier than air and will remain at floor level if there is a leak Basements crawl spaces closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for accumulation of leaking gas Before lighting smell all around the ...

Page 7: ...ucture When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater The drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 4 in 10 2 cm greater than the diameter of the water heater and must not restrict proper combustion air flow to the water heater The drain pan as described above can be purchased from your plumbing professional The drain pan must b...

Page 8: ... in 7 6 cm in any direction or if the appliance is to be installed in an alcove or closet the entire floor shall be covered by the panel If the rating plate or the label on the front of the heater specifies minimum clearances less than those listed in the below table the water heater may be installed in accordance with the minimum clearances listed on the rating plate or the label on the front of ...

Page 9: ...it tightly together Inspect the venting system for signs of deterioration rust and perforation and replace any sections that are not in good condition The chimney must be lined and in good condition Check to make sure the venting system is properly sized for the water heater If the venting system was previously sized for another gas appliance that has been removed the venting system may now be too...

Page 10: ...with an additional room s of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined space The total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in the combined space must be considered in making this determination Each opening must have a minimum free area of 1 in2 1000 BTU hr 2200 mm2 kW of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in t...

Page 11: ...of all appliances located in the enclosure 2 Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the space Specially Engineered Installations The requirements noted under CONFINED SPACES above will not necessarily govern when special engineering approved by the authority having jurisdiction provides an adequate supply of air for combustion ventilation and dilution of flue gases Water Conn...

Page 12: ...alves 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 tempe...

Page 13: ... The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 1 in 0 25 kPa water column above the operating manifold pressure See the rating plate and gas valve for the manifold pressure and gas type The maximum permissible gas supply pressure is 14 in 3 5 kPa water column for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases propane gas WARNING Hydrogen gas can be produced in an op...

Page 14: ...1 5 ft lbs 4 4 kg m 2 This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the water heater in operation Check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution and a brush or a commercial leak detector fluid NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME FOR TESTING 3 While checking for leaks care must be taken to prevent solution from contacting the electrical connections at the control If el...

Page 15: ... temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot and cold water connections To Drain The Water Heater Should it become necessary to completely drain the water heater make sure you follow the steps below 1 For the White Rodgers mechanical control rotate the thermostat dial clockwise to the lowest possible position OR for the Honeywell and the White Rodgers electronic controls rotate the thermosta...

Page 16: ...16 Lighting Shutdown Instructions White Rodgers Mechanical Gas Control ...

Page 17: ...17 Lighting Shutdown White Rodgers Electronic Gas Control ...

Page 18: ...18 Lighting Shutdown Honeywell Gas Control ...

Page 19: ...19 Thermostat Adjustment White Rodgers Mechanical Gas Control Thermostat Adjustment White Rodgers Electronic Gas Control ...

Page 20: ...20 General Operation continued Thermostat Adjustment Honeywell V1 Gas Control Thermostat Adjustment Honeywell V2 Gas Control ...

Page 21: ...ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines A licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted Note This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to prevent overheating Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off turn off the manual...

Page 22: ... the inner door and main burner assembly to clean 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 needed Wire brush and or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris NOTE It is imperative for proper operation of the water heater that the inner door be replaced ...

Page 23: ... the anode rod Contact the plumbing professional who installed the water heater or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for anode replacement information The use of a water softener may increase the speed of anode consumption More frequent inspection of the anode is needed when using softened or phosphate treated water 10 The vent system must be inspected at least once a year to ensure agai...

Page 24: ...nd three second pause Thermostat calling for heat no faults Water heater operating normally LED on continuously Set point knob has been recently turned to the OFF position Set point knob was recently turn to OFF position Wait until LED goes out before attempting to relight Two flashes and three second pause Weak pilot flame detected System will reset when pilot flame is sufficient 1 Gas valve is f...

Page 25: ...valve if five flash error persists Six flashes and three second pause Water leak detected by accessory module some models Excessive amount of water in drain pan water dam Seven flashes and three second pause Gas valve electronic fault detected 1 Verify control is not wet or physically damaged 2 Turn set point knob to OFF position Turn set point knob to PILOT position and light pilot 3 Replace gas ...

Page 26: ...tpoint temperature Two flashes and three second pause LED yellow Low thermopile voltage main valve not turned ON Check thermopile and its connections Check pilot flame Four flashes and three second pause LED red Temperature cut out limit reached causing shutdown Check the valves and the water temperature sensor Reduce the water temperature setpoint Verify control operation replace if exceeding set...

Page 27: ...lling for heat Water heater operating normally and is in heat cycle Solid ON Not an error Indicates that the control is in shutdown mode Set point knob was recently turned to OFF position Wait until LED goes out before attempting to relight Two flashes and three second pause Low thermopile voltage main burner not lit Loose thermopile connections or weak pilot flame Four flashes and three second pa...

Page 28: ..._ Supplier ____________________________________________________ Supplier Phone No ____________________________________________ CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL BURNERS OR GAS PIPING REFER REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN Manufactured under one or more of the following U S Patents 5 277 171 5 341 770 5 372 185 5 485 879 5 574 822 5 596 952 5 660 165 ...

Page 29: ...29 INSTALLATION FOR POTABLE WATER Figure 11 ...

Page 30: ... Glass Lined Tank 10 Combustion Chamber Assembly 11 Jacket Base Pan 12 Inner Door Gasket 13 Inner Door Assembly 13A High temperature limit switch 14 Drain Valve 15 Piezo Igniter Use with White Rogers Gas Control 16A Gas Control Valve Honeywell 16B Gas Control Valve White Rogers 17 Steel Burner 18 Orifice 19 Gas Feedline to Burner 20 Gas Feedline to Pilot 21 Thermocouple Thermo pile Lead 22 Piezo I...

Page 31: ...ed for boiler treatment must NOT be introduced into potable water used for space heating 3 This water heater must NOT be connected to an existing heating system or component s previously used with a non potable water heating appliance 4 When the system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than required for other uses an ASSE approved mixing valve shall be installed to temper the...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES ...

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