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Internet Version for Reference Only Installation and Operation Instructions Document 2142 H2316900- Installation and Operation Instructions for Copper Brute II Water Heater Model BWCV U.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 2 Copper Brute II Page 3 SECTION 1. General Information 1.1 Introduction ........................................................ 3 1.2 Model Identication .....................................
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 2 Copper Brute II Page 3 SECTION 1. General Information In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas tter .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 4 Copper Brute II Page 5 Model Character Designation 1-3 Model Series Designation B W C = Copper Brute II 4 Usage V = Volume Water 5-8 Size 0 5 .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 4 Copper Brute II Page 5 Figure 1. Dimensional Data. Air Vent Horiz. A B C D E F G H Conn. Conn.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 6 Copper Brute II Page 7 Required Recommended Appliance Clearance From Service Access Surface Combustible Material Clearance inches cm inches cm Left Side 1 2.5 24 61 Right Side 1 2.5 24 61 Top 1 2.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 6 Copper Brute II Page 7 the outdoors through horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of not less than 1 square inch per 2000 Btu/hr (1 1 square cm/kW) of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 8 Copper Brute II Page 9 2.2 Venting 2.2.1 Vent Categories Depending upon desired Copper Brute II venting, it may be considered a Category I or a Category III appliance. In general, a vertical vent system will be a Category I system.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 8 Copper Brute II Page 9 U.S. Installations (see note 1) Canadian Installations (see note 2) A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) deck, or balcony B= Clearance to window or door that may be 4 feet (1.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 10 Copper Brute II Page 11 the vent pipe. Horizontal runs must slope downwards not less than inch per foot (2 cm/m) from the unit to the vent terminal. Reference T able 1 for the size of the Category III vent system.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 10 Copper Brute II Page 11 2. Locate the terminal so that it will not be subject to damage by accident or vandalism.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 12 Copper Brute II Page 13 Outdoor Vent Outdoor Model (Size) Terminal Combustion Air Terminal 500 20254701 D2007900 750 20254703 D2007900 1000 20254705 D2008000 1250 D2007700 D2008000 1500 D2007700 D2008000 1750 D2007800 D2008000 2000 D2007800 D2008200 Table 6.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 12 Copper Brute II Page 13 Warning Do not use open ame to check for leaks. An open ame could lead to explosion, which could result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 14 Copper Brute II Page 15 Figure 4. Water Heater Piping — One Heater, One Tank. NOTES: 6. CAUTION: PUMP SIZING MUST BE BASED UPON WA TER HARDNESS A T JOB SITE 1. OPTIONAL CWMU & RECIRC. LINE LOCA TION.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 14 Copper Brute II Page 15 Figure 5. Water Heater Piping — Multiple Heaters, One Tank. SUPPL Y RECIRC. CWMU CAUTION: THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURA TION AND V AL VING , CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 16 Copper Brute II Page 17 Figure 6. Water Heater Piping — One Heater, Multiple Tanks. CAUTION: THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURA TION AND V AL VING , CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 16 Copper Brute II Page 17 Figure 7. Water Heater Piping — Multiple Heaters, Multiple Tanks. CAUTION: THIS DRAWING SHOWS SUGGESTED PIPING CONFIGURA TION AND V AL VING , CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 18 Copper Brute II Page 19 4.4 Combined Water Heating (potable) and Space Heating — Water Heater NOTE: These systems are not allowed in all localities.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 18 Copper Brute II Page 19 5.3 External Staging Control Wiring WARNING Improper eld wiring may result in re or explosion which can cause property damage, severe injury, or death. Make only wiring connections which are in accordance with the Installation and Operation manual.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 20 Copper Brute II Page 21 Most of the time, the number of stages from the external control will match the number of stages on the heater .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 20 Copper Brute II Page 21 you have. Y ou must determine the type of piping the system has, the Mode the temperature control will operate in, and the various settings for that mode.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 22 Copper Brute II Page 23 The rst item is “Mode”; enter the mode number as determined above.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 22 Copper Brute II Page 23 PUMP DL Y (Pump Delay): On pump mounted units, the heater mounted pump continues to run for the time selected after the heat demand in the system is satised . This setting also af fects the 24V AC output on the “PMP” “PMP” terminals (see section 5.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 24 Copper Brute II Page 25 Step 3: Press the three programming buttons to enter “ADJUST” mode (Figure 10). Press “Item” to select the programming item, and the arrow keys to adjust the setting.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 24 Copper Brute II Page 25 If the heater is not a pump mounted model, a 24V AC pump contactor may be connected to the “PMP” terminals to control a eld installed pump. Program the temperature control to use “Mode 2.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 26 Copper Brute II Page 27 Minimum Off T ime (MIN OFF) – The minimum off time is the minimum amount time that a stage must be off before it is allowed to turn on. Once a stage turns off, it cannot turn on until a minimum off time elapses.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 26 Copper Brute II Page 27 6.3.4 Boiler Maximum (BOIL MAX) The boiler maximum (BOIL MAX) is the highest water temperature that the control is allowed to use as a target temperature.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 28 Copper Brute II Page 29 The heater target temperature is set using the BOIL T ARGET item in the Adjust menu.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 28 Copper Brute II Page 29 signal to these terminals. The control ener gizes the heater pump (if equipped), energizes the Pmp-Pmp terminals, and turns on the heater pump segment in the display . The control also turns on stage 1 of the heater .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 30 Copper Brute II Page 31 6.4. 2 High Altitude Adjustment and Set Up Copper Brute II appliances may be operated at high altitude (7700 ft., 2347 m) with a reduction in output of approximately 10%.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 30 Copper Brute II Page 31 6. Low water cutoffs, if installed, should be checked every 6 months. Float type low water cutoff should be ushed periodically . 7. Inspect ue passages, and clean with brushes/ vacuums, if necessary .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 32 Copper Brute II Page 33 The gas and electric controls on the appliance are engineered for long life and dependable operation, but the safety of the equipment depends on their proper functioning.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 32 Copper Brute II Page 33 ignitor out. Install in reverse order , always using a new ignitor gasket with the replacement ignitor .
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 34 Copper Brute II Page 35 10. Inspect the inside of the copper tubes for scale buildup. Scale can build up on the inner surface of the heat exchanger tubes, which can restrict water ow . If the tubes show signs of scaling, clean the internal surface.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 34 Copper Brute II Page 35 OUT BOIL BOIL OUT BOIL IN BOIL IN BOILSUP BOILSUP OUTDR OUTDR T ANK T ANK VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW ERROR DISPLA YED DESCRIPTION OF ERROR The control is no longer able to read the heater supply sensor due to an open circuit.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 36 Copper Brute II Page 37 8.6 Troubleshooting Copper Brute II Controls The Copper Brute II series consists of two 2- stage models (500 and 750), one 3-stage model (1000), and four 4-stage models (1250 to 2000).
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 36 Copper Brute II Page 37 Figure 18. Copper Brute II 500 - 750 Ladder Diagram. SECTION 9. Wiring Diagrams.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 38 Copper Brute II Page 39 Figure 19. Copper Brute II 1000 Ladder Diagram..
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 38 Copper Brute II Page 39 Figure 20. Copper Brute II 1250 - 2000 Ladder Diagram..
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 40 Copper Brute II Page 41 Figure 21. Copper Brute II 500 - 1000 Wiring Schematic. Note: Positions of eld wiring terminals may vary, but terminal designations are as indicated.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 40 Copper Brute II Page 41 Figure 22. Copper Brute II 1250 - 2000 Wiring Schematic. Note: Positions of eld wiring terminals may vary, but terminal designations are as indicated.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 42 Copper Brute II Page 43 Figure 23. Field Wiring. HEA TER HEA TER Note: Positions of eld wiring terminals may vary, but terminal designations are as indicated.
Internet Version for Reference Only Bradford White Page 42 Copper Brute II Page 43 TST AT TST A T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 C 1 NO 2 C 2 NO 3 C 3 NO SET D COM D HT D HT OUT 4C 4 NO IN S S C1 OUT S.
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