Bradford White Copper Brute ll BWCH User manual

User's Manual Document 1393
H2380200-
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable 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
nearby phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency, or gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous de bien suivres les instructions
données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion
ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute
blessure ou la mort.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inammables dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones dansle bâtiment où vous
vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
gaz, appelez le sservice des incendies.
L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par
un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualié ou
par le fournisseur de gaz.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a professional service technician,
qualied in hot water boiler installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation could
create carbon monoxide gas in ue gases which could cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty. For indoor installations, as an additional
measure of safety, Laars strongly recommends installation of suitable Carbon Monoxide detectors in the
vicinity of this appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces.
User's Manual for
Hydronic Boiler
Model BWCH
Water Heater
Model BWCV
Sizes 500-2000
U.S. Reg. 2,765,423
™
Copper Brute II
includes LOW TEMP Copper Brute ll

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Caring For Your Copper Brute ll ............ 3
1.A General Care............................................ 3
1.B Annual Inspection of Flue and Vents........ 3
1.C In the Event of a Power Failure ................ 3
1.D Full Service Every Three (3) Years........... 3
SECTION 2 Touchscreen and System Ops............... 4
2.A The Home Screen .................................... 4
2.A.1 Home Screen Status Window................... 4
2.A.2 Home Screen Active Icons ....................... 5
2.B Lock/Unlock Display Screen..................... 6
2.C Keypad Operations................................... 7
2.D Quick Start .............................................. 8
2.D.1 CH /DHW ................................................. 8
2.D.1.a CH1 /DHW11 ............................................ 8
2.D.1.b CH2/DHW2 2............................................ 8
2.D.2 DHW/DHW3 ............................................ 9
2.D.3 Outdoor Reset ......................................... 9
2.D.4 Warm Weather Shut Down ...................... 9
2.D.5 Anti-Short Cycle ..................................... 10
2.D.6 Time & Date ........................................... 10
SECTION 3 Electrical Connections ..........................11
3.A Installation Warnings ...............................11
3.B Line Voltage Connections........................11
3.B.1 Main Power..............................................11
3.B.2 Pump Power............................................11
3.B.3 Boiler/Heater Pump ................................11
3.B.4 Auxiliary Power Output............................11
3.C Low Voltage Connections....................... 12
3.C.1 Field Wiring - Inputs................................ 12
3.C.1.a Safety Interlocks..................................... 12
3.C.1.b BWCH/BWCV Heat Demands................ 12
3.C.1.c Field Inputs (Open/Closed)..................... 12
3.C.1.d Temperature Sensors ............................. 12
3.C.2 Field Wiring - Outputs ............................ 13
3.C.2.a Dry Contacts........................................... 13
3.C.1.e Analog (BAS) Input................................. 13
3.C.2.b Cascade RS485 ..................................... 14
3.C.2.c BAS RS485 ............................................ 14
3.C.2.d 24VAC .................................................... 14
3.D Cascade Wiring Connections ................. 15
SECTION 4 Burner Set Up...................................... 15
4.A Set Up for 0 to 2500 Feet Altitude .......... 15
4.B Set Up for High Altitude
( >2500 Feet )......................................... 16

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SECTION 1 Caring For Your
Copper Brute ll
Your Copper Brute ll will require very little
Maintenance. However, as with any ne appliance
there are certain steps that should be taken to ensure
continuing optimum performance.
1.A General Care
Keep the area around the Copper Brute ll clean
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other ammable liquids and vapors.
The Copper Brute ll must be completely isolated
and protected from any source of corrosive chemical
fumes such as trichlorethylene, perchlorethylene,
chlorine, etc.
Keep grille openings on the boiler free for proper
ventilation of interior components.
Do not obstruct or block a free ow of air to the
boiler to ensure proper ventilation.
If desired, clean the jacket surfaces with a damp
cloth and mild detergent. Do not use ammable
cleaning materials.
If sidewall vented, keep the vent terminal clear
of obstructions — do not pile snow against the vent
terminal. Clean the air lter(s) often, and then develop
an appropriate maintenance schedule.
1.B Annual Inspection of Flue and Vents
Visually inspect the vent pipe once a year. Should
any deterioration exist, have the affected parts replaced
by a qualied service person.
1.C In the Event of a Power Failure
The Copper Brute ll can not be operated during
an electrical power outage. If there is an extended
power outage with danger from freezing, then the
Copper Brute ll (and all other water systems) should
be drained completely. When draining the boiler, turn
off main electrical disconnect switch. When placing
back in service, refer to start-up instructions in the
Installation and Operation Manual for lling and
purging. Draining and lling shall only be done by a
qualied service person.
1.D Full Service Every Three (3) Years
In addition to the annual visual inspections, a
qualied service agency should conduct a detailed
inspection of all ue product carrying areas of the
boiler and its venting system.
WARNING
Do not use this boiler if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the boiler and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply
fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect the
electrical supply to the pump. Instead, shut
off the gas supply at a location external to the
boiler.
FOR SERVICE
Contact your installing contractor, gas utility,
Bradford White dealer, or call Bradford White
for the nearest authorized representative in
your area.

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SECTION 2 Touchscreen and System Operations
2.A The Home Screen
Figure 1. The Home Screen
Figure 2. The Status Display Area, dened.
Section 6.9 Status Window
Icon
Description
Setpoint
CSP:
CH1:
CH2:
DHW:
Heat Demand
Setpoints
NOTE: The heat
demand set point
will turn green in
color when active.
Pumps
Boiler:
System:
DHW:
Pump Status
(On/Off)
Boiler Status
B1: Running
B2: Running
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Stage 4:
Blower 1:
Blower 2:
OAT:
Pennant Status:
•Burner Bank 1
•Burner Bank 2
•Staging (on/off)
•Blower Speed
(high/low)
•OAT - Outdoor
Ambient
Temperature
(when
connected)
Pennant
Inlet/Outlet
Temperature
System
Supply/Return
Temperature
(when connected)
DHW Temperature
(when connected)
Staging –Using the
stages available
and stages
running, the firing
rate is shown as a
flame and in %.
Inlet & Outlet Temperature.
System Supply /
Return Temperature
(when connected).
DHW
Temperature
(when connected).
Heat Demand Setpoints.
NOTE: The heat demand set point will
turn green in color when active
Pump Status.
2.A.1 Home Screen Status Window
The central area of the home screen displays the
current status information for the unit.
Heat Demand Setpoints.
Pump Status.
Boiler Status (Boiler Bank).
System Temp.
and DHW Temp (if installed)
Table 1. Stages per Model
Model Stages
Low Temp On/Off
500 - 750 2
1000 3
1250 - 2000 4

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Name Icon Description
Security Displays the current lock status. Touch the lock icon to lock or unlock the
Touchscreen Display.
Quick Start
Provides quick touch access to the most commonly used parameters for easy
installation.
Congure Will take you to ALL of your congurations and parameters for a detailed setup of
the unit. This is the largest group of menu screens.
Service Allows the service technician to access the basic diagnostic and troubleshooting
information.
Messages Will show an 'Exclamation' when there is a message.
Clicking onto the Message icon will take you to the message itself.
The USB functionality will show the USB Icon at this location, if
being used.
Active
Demands
Will show icons that indicate the active parameters that are
currently in demand.
Navigation
Bar
The Navigation Bar is the constant indicator of where you are as you
navigate into and out of the touchscreens. See Screen 2 on page 7
Date &
Time For Display Only. To change date and time, go to the
Conguration menu.
Table 2. The Active Icons on the Home Screen, and what they do.
ERROR Codes also show in the Navigation Bar when there is one of several unit
errors or shut-downs that have occured.
2.A.2 Home Screen Active Icons

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2.B Lock / Unlock Display Screen
Password Protection:
To change parameters, a password is required.
The control system includes three levels of password
protection. Touch the 'Current Lock Status' Icon.
Screen 1. Sign in Screen
-USER Password: Non-critical adjustments and
functions. The user password is lhs. When
unlocked in the User mode, the icon
will change to-
-INSTALLER Password: Setup and parameter
changes made during the initial setup and
commissioning. The installer password is 17.
When unlocked in the Installer mode, the icon
will change to-
-OEM Password: Setup and parameter changes
available only to the factory.
Walk-Away Result. The unit will either Lock or
stay Un-locked if you walk away. What it will do is
displayed in the bottom right corner. The default delay
time to lock is 5 minutes of inactivity.
This time duration can be adjusted in
Service -> Screen -> Auto Lock Timeout.
And it can also be set up to never Lock.
If the Installer is done and wants to lock the
display immediately, tap the Logout Icon to get out of
Installer or User Mode.
Current Lock Status
To Logout
Walk Away Result

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2.C Keypad Operations
The “Back” button jumps to the
previous screen.
Screen 2. A typical numeric keypad entry screen.
Screen 3. A Typical selection screen.
To delete the current setting before
entering in the new value.
The “Enter” button is used to accept
the new value that was just entered.
This is the indicator that will be shown when
the correct password has been entered to
allow the setting to change.
The highlighted button (orange)
shows which one is selected.
Some screens may only allow you
to set one or the other, while some
other screens (example: pump
selection) will allow you to select
any or all of the options.
These windows will reect the
allowable ranges that the setting
can be adjusted to.
Shows the current setting
of the Parameter.
NOTE: You can always tell exactly where you have navigated to by
looking at the icons in the Navigation Bar.
In this example you are in
“Up and Down” arrows are used to
increment the setting accordingly.
Home/Congure/Central Heat/Central Heat One
As you navigate in, you will nd that all screens have either
a numeric keypad to enter in your customizable parameters OR
selection buttons to choose the device of your conguration.

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2.D Quick Start
To navigate to the Quick Start Screen, touch the
Quick Start Icon in the lower left-hand portion of the
Home Screen.
Screen 4. Home Screen
Screen 5. Quick Start Screen
CH is Central Heat DHW is Domestic Hot Water
2.D.1 CH /DHW
On the Quick Start Screen, touch the CH/DHW
thermometer icon to navigate to the CH Selection
Screen
There are two identical heat demands, CH1/DHW1
and CH2/DHW2, each with independent control
algorithms and independent inputs on the input
terminal strip.
Screen 6. CH/DHW Quick Start Selection Screen
Touching CH1/DHW1 navigates to the CH1/
DHW1 Quick Start Screen
2.D.1.a CH1 /DHW1
1
Screen 7. CH1/DHW1 Quick Start Screen
NOTE: CH1 applies to hydronic units (BWCH),
while DHW1 applies to volume water units (BWCV).
• Enable/Disable – This allows CH1/DHW1 to be
enabled/disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
• Set Point – This is the temperature that this heat
demand will control to.
2.D.1.b CH2/DHW2
2
To navigate to the CH2/DHW2 Quick Start Screen,
touch the CH2 Icon on the CH/DHW Quick Start
Selection Screen.
Screen 8. CH2/DHW2 Quick Start Screen
NOTE: CH2 applies to hydronic units (BWCH),
while DHW2 applies to volume water units (BWCV).

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2.D.2 DHW/DHW3
To navigate to the DHW/DHW3 Quick Start
Screen, touch the DHW faucet icon on the Quick Start
Screen.
Screen 9. DHW/DHW3 Quick Start Screen
The DHW/DHW3 Quick Start Screen allows
adjustment of the following parameter:
• Enable/Disable – This allows DHW/DHW3 to be
enabled/disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
• Set Point – This is the temperature that this heat
demand will control to.
NOTE: A DHW/DHW3 heat demand can be
initiated by an aquastat or sensor, see Sections 5.3.1.2
and 5.3.1.4 respectively.
2.D.3 Outdoor Reset
To navigate to the Outdoor Quick Start Screen,
touch the Outdoor Icon on the Quick Start Screen.
Screen 10. Outdoor Quick Start Screen
The Outdoor Quick Start Screen allows the
adjustment of the following parameters:
• Enable/Disable – This allows Outdoor Reset to
be enabled/disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
• Maximum Ambient Temperature – The outdoor
temperature at which the Copper Brute ll will limit
the boiler outlet temperature to the Minimum Water
Temperature.
• Minimum Ambient Temperature – The
outdoor temperature at which the Copper Brute ll
will maximize the boiler outlet temperature to the
Maximum Water Temperature.
NOTE: Outdoor functionality is applicable to
hydronic units only, and is explained in Installation
Manual (Doc 1392)
2.D.4 Warm Weather Shut Down
To navigate to the Warm Weather Quick Start
Screen, touch the Warm Weather Icon on the Quick
Start Screen.
Screen 11. Warm Weather Quick Start Screen
The Warm Weather Quick Start Screen allows
adjustment of the following parameters:
• Temp Min – Upon an active warm weather
shutdown condition, this is the temperature at which
the Copper Brute ll will reset the shutdown condition
to satisfy a heat demand.
• Temp Max – This is the temperature at which the
warm weather shutdown condition will occur.
• Feature Options – This parameter provides the
ability to either disable warm weather shutdown or
upon a warm weather condition, congure the Copper
Brute ll to shut down immediately or to shut down
after the current heat demand is satised.

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2.D.5 Anti-Short Cycle
To navigate to the Anti-Short Cycle Quick Start
Screen, touch the Anti-Short Cycle Icon on the Quick
Start Screen.
Screen 12. Anti-Short Cycle Quick Start Screen
The Anti-Short Cycle Quick Start Screen allows
adjustment of the following parameter:
• Cycle Time – The amount of time after a heat
demand is satised that the Copper Brute ll will wait
to satisfy the next active heat demand.
NOTE: Anti-Short Cycle Time does not apply to
DHW/DHW3 heat demands.
2.D.6 Time & Date
To navigate to the Time & Date Quick Start
Screen, touch the Time & Date Icon on the Quick Start
Screen.
Screen 13. Time & Date Quick Start Screen
The Time & Date Quick Start Screen allows
adjustment of the following parameters:
• Hour – The hour that will be displayed in the
upper banner on each screen, and the time captured in
the date/time stamp for lock-out conditions displayed
on the history screen.
• Minute – The minute that will be displayed in the
upper banner on each screen, and the time captured in
the date/time stamp for lock-out conditions displayed
on the history screen.
• Month – The month that will be displayed in the
upper banner on each screen, and the date captured in
the date/time stamp for lock-out conditions displayed
on the history screen.
• Day – The day that will be displayed in the upper
banner on each screen, and the date captured in the
date/time stamp for lock-out conditions displayed on
the history screen.
• Year – The month that will be displayed in the
upper banner on each screen, and the date captured in
the date/time stamp for lock-out conditions displayed
on the history screen.

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SECTION 3 Electrical Connections
3.A Installation Warnings
WARNING
This appliance must be electrically grounded
in accordance with the requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, with the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, in the U.S. and with
the latest edition of CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1, in Canada. Do not rely on the gas
or water piping to ground the metal parts of the
boiler. Plastic pipe or dielectric unions may isolate
the boiler electrically. Service and maintenance
personnel, who work on or around the boiler may
be standing on wet oors could be electrocuted by
an ungrounded boiler. Electrocution can result in
severe injury or death.
Single pole switches, including those of safety
controls and protective devices, must not be wired in
a grounded line.
All electrical connections are made at the
power terminals, which are located at the rear of the
appliance, or at the input/output terminal strips which
are located on the right side of the appliance.
All internal electrical components have been
prewired. No attempt should be made to connect
electrical wires to any other location except the
terminal blocks.
3.B Line Voltage Connections
Incoming power must be protected by the
appropriate circuit breaker (fuse) and installed by a
qualied electrician or authorized/qualied personnel.
Recommended over current protection ratings are
shown in Table 3.
3.B.1 Main Power
All non-pump mounted Copper Brute lls require
a single 120-volt supply. Pump mounted Copper Brute
ll sizes 500-1500 also use a single 120-volt supply, and
Copper Brute ll sizes 1750-2000 require two separate
120-volt supplies.
Copper Brute ll sizes 500-1500 main power
(L1, N1, and Ground) shall be connected to the three
wires supplied. This main power circuit is identied
by three solid colored wires (10 AWG) – black (L1),
white (N1), and green (Ground).
Copper Brute ll sizes 1750-2000 main power
(L1, N1, and Ground) is identied by three solid
colored wires (10 AWG) – black (L1), white (N1),
and green (Ground). The pump circuit is identied by
three 12 AWG wires.
3.B.2 Pump Power
The pump circuit is identied by three 12 AWG
wires: black with a white stripe (L2), white (N2), and
green (Ground).
If desired, an installer can change the pump
mounted single service units to use a separate circuit
for the pump. Instructions to make this change are
found in the Installation Manual (Doc 1392)
3.B.3 Boiler/Heater Pump
Conversion to a separate pump circuit requires
bringing in a separate circuit for the pump and
removing the three jumper wires within the internal
wiring of the 120-volt portion of the Copper Brute ll
(see Figure 3). This action should only be performed
by qualied personnel, with the power disconnected
from the unit.
To rewire the pump circuit, bring in a separate
120-volt circuit (L2, N2, and Ground). Remove
the jumper wires shown in Figure 3. Connect the
incoming line voltage (L2) to the main power switch
using a ¼” female insulated push on terminal. From
the other side of the main power switch, connect to
the main power terminal block, in the rear of the unit,
using a ¼” female insulated push on terminal. This
will be in the same position where the line voltage
jumper terminated. Connect N2 and Ground to the
main terminal block, in the rear of the unit, using ¼”
female insulated push terminals. These connections
will also be the same positions where the neutral and
ground jumpers were terminated.
Over Current Recommendations (Amps)
Pennant
Pump Only
Size
Without
Pump
With
Pump
Taco
B & G
500
15
20
15
15
750
15
20
15
15
1000 20
25 –Taco
30 – B & G
15 15
1250
25
30
15
15
1500
25
30
15
15
1750
25
–
15
20
2000
25
–
20
20
Table 10 – Circuit Protection
Table 3. Circuit Protection

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Figure 3. Removing Jumpers.
3.B.4 Auxiliary Power Output
The Auxiliary Power Output, if used, is controlled
by Field Input 2. When Field Input 2 is closed,
line voltage is supplied at terminal 7 and neutral on
terminal 8 of the output terminal strip. This output is
rated for 250VAC, 2.5A maximum.
3.C Low Voltage Connections
Route all wires through the knockouts on the right side
of the Copper Brute ll. Connect low voltage wiring
to the input and output terminals shown in Figure 4.
Connect all wiring as shown on the wiring diagram.
3.C.1 Field Wiring - Inputs
3.C.1.a Safety Interlocks
Field Interlock: If the Field Interlock is utilized,
remove the jumper from the terminals 1 and 2 of the
input terminal strip and wire the interlock to these
terminals. Only dry contacts can be connected to the
Field Interlock terminals.
NOTE: Safety chain voltage is 24VDC.
3.C.1.b BWCH/BWCV Heat Demands
CH1/DHW1: Connect the thermostat/aquastat or end
switch (isolated contact only) wires to terminals 3 and
4 of the input terminal strip.
CH2/DHW2: Connect an additional thermostat/
aquastat or end switch (isolated contact only) wires to
terminals 7 and 8 of the input terminal strip.
DHW/DHW3: Connect the aquastat or end switch
(isolated contact only) wires to terminals 5 and 6 of the
input terminal strip. If preferred, a DHW tank sensor
can be used in lieu of an aquastat to generate a heat
demand, refer the Installation Manual (Doc 1392)
NOTE: The heat demand contacts must be dry
contacts. The Copper Brute ll controller heat demand
voltage is 24VDC.
3.C.1.c Field Inputs (Open/Closed)
Field Input 1: Field Input 1, if used, is connected
across terminals 9 and 10 of the input terminal strip.
When connected, Field Input 1 controls the Auxiliary
Dry Contact. If Field Input 1 is open, the Auxiliary
Dry Contact is open. If Field Input 1 is closed, the
Auxiliary Dry Contact is closed. Only dry contacts
can be connected to Field Input 1.
Field Input 2: Field Input 2, if used, is connected
across terminals 11 and 12 of the input terminal strip.
When connected, Field Input 2 controls the Auxiliary
Power Output. If Field Input 2 is open, the Auxiliary
Power Output is off. If Field Input 2 is closed, the
controller turns power on at the Auxiliary Power
Output.
NOTE: The controller applies 24VDC to the Field
Inputs to detect the status of the contacts.
3.C.1.d Temperature Sensors
System Supply: The system supply sensor, if used, is
connected to terminals 14 and 15 of the input terminal
strip. When connected, the controller automatically
detects the presence of this sensor. If installed, the
Copper Brute ll controls the staging of the burners to
maintain the system supply temperature to the heat
demand set point. The system supply temperature
is shown on the home screen above the red system
input arrow, see Figure 1 on page 4. This sensor
is supplied loose with the Copper Brute ll and is
installed in the piping or tank per the suggested piping
diagrams.
System Return: The system return sensor, if used, is
connected to terminals 16 and 17 of the input terminal
strip. When connected, the controller automatically
detects the presence of this sensor. There is no control
logic associated with this sensor. When connected,
this temperature is shown on the home screen above
the blue system output arrow. This sensor is supplied
loose with the Copper Brute ll and is installed in the
piping or tank per the suggested piping diagrams.
Domestic Hot Water (DHW): The DHW sensor, if
used, is connected to terminals 18 and 19 on the input
terminal strip. When connected, the Copper Brute ll
will use this sensor to perform the DHW thermostat

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terminals 1 (common), 2 (normally closed), and 3
(normally open) of the output terminal strip. The
controller closes the normally open set of contacts
whenever the Copper Brute ll is running. This is
typically used by a BAS to verify the Copper Brute ll is
satisfying a heat demand. Contact ratings are 250VAC,
0.6A maximum.
Alarm: These contacts, when used, are connected
to terminals 4 (common), 5 (normally closed), and
6 (normally open) of the output terminal strip. The
controller closes the normally open set of contacts
whenever the Copper Brute ll is locked out or power
is turned off. Contact ratings are 250VAC, 0.6A
maximum.
DHW Pump: When connecting a domestic hot water
(DHW) pump, use terminals 9 and 10 of the output
terminals strip. As this is a dry contact, the DHW
pump contact must be wired with either the DHW
pump supply voltage or DHW pump relay coil voltage.
DHW pump functionality is congured using the touch
screen. Contact ratings are 250VAC, 1.5A maximum.
System Pump: When connecting a system pump, use
terminals 11 and 12 of the output terminal strip. As
this is a dry contact, the system pump contact must
be wired with either the system pump supply voltage
or the system pump relay coil voltage. System pump
functionality is congured using the touch screen.
Contact ratings are 250VAC, 1.5A maximum.
AUX: These contacts, when used are connected to
terminals 13 and 14 of the output terminal strip. The
controller closes this contact when Field Input 1 is
closed; otherwise, this contact remains open. Contact
ratings are 250VAC, 1.5A maximum.
function. The controller automatically detects the
presence of this sensor and initiates a call for heat
when the DHW temperature drops below the DHW
set point by the value of the DHW On Hysteresis
(DHW Set Point – DHW On Hysteresis = DHW heat
demand). The DHW heat demand is satised when the
DHW temperature rises above the DHW set point by
the value of the DHW Off Hysteresis (DHW Set Point
+ DHW Off Hysteresis = DHW heat demand satised).
When connected, this temperature is shown on the
home screen below the faucet icon. This sensor is
supplied loose with the Copper Brute ll and is installed
in the tank per the suggested piping diagrams.
Outdoor: The outdoor sensor, if used, is connected to
terminals 20 and 21 of the input terminal strip. When
connected, the controller automatically detects the
presence of this sensor. If installed, options such as
outdoor reset and warm weather shutdown can be
enabled through the display.
3.C.1.e Analog (BAS) Input
Building Automation System (BAS): The BAS input,
if used, is connected to terminals 22 and 23 of the
input terminal strip. When making the connection,
adhere to the polarity designations shown on the label
or wiring diagram. The input signal can be
0 – 10 VDC or 4 – 20 mA, and can be used to control
the ring rate or set point.. The factory default setting
is for a 0 – 10VDC signal. Congure for 4 – 20 mA
by placing a jumper on CN20 on the control board, see
Figure 5.
Figure 4. Input and Output Terminal Strips
Detail
3.C.2 Field Wiring - Outputs
3.C.2.a Dry Contacts
Run: These contacts, when used, are connected to

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Figure 5. Analog Input and Output Jumper Placement
3.C.2.b Cascade RS485
Prior to wiring Copper Brute ll units for cascade
operations, select one Copper Brute ll as the lead
boiler/heater. Other Copper Brute lls connected to the
lead boiler/heater will be referred to as lag units.
Communication between lead and lag units is
accomplished using RS485. When wiring Copper
Brute ll units for cascade operations, use terminals
22 (B), 23 (A), and 24 (GND) of the output terminal
strip. Use 2-wire twisted pair, shielded w/drain,
communication cable between units. Referring to
Figure 6, connect one end of the twisted pair wires
to A (terminal 23), and the other to terminal B
(terminal 22), and the drain wire to GND (terminal
24). Connect the other end of the cable to the next
Copper Brute ll, matching the termination wiring on
the previous unit, except for GND. Only connect the
drain wire to ground on one end of the cable to avoid
ground loop issues. If more than two Copper Brute
ll units are cascaded together, daisy chain the wiring
from Copper Brute ll to Copper Brute ll, keeping the
cables as short as possible.
A system supply sensor must be installed and
connected to the lead boiler, see System Supply in
Section 5.3.1.4 – Temperature Sensors. The lead
boiler will use this system supply sensor as the
temperature control sensor for cascade operations.
CH1/DHW1 terminals are used to initiate a heat
demand at the lead boiler, refer to CH1/DHW1 in Heat
Demands of the Installation Manual (Doc 1392).
3.C.2.c BAS RS485
These terminals, when used, are for RS485 serial
communication with a BAS system using BACnet
MS/TP or Modbus protocols. Use 2-wire twisted pair,
shielded w/drain, communication cable between the
BAS and Copper Brute ll.
3.C.2.d 24VAC
There are terminals for 24VAC on the output terminal
strip. These terminals are reserved for Copper Brute ll
low-temp units or a low water cuto-off option kit.
0 - 10VDC
NO JUMPER
0 - 10VDC
JUMPERS
ANALOG OUTPUTS
JUMPERS
4-20 mA
JUMPER
4 - 20mA
ANALOG
INPUTS

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COPPER BRUTE II (500 - 2000) USER'S MANUAL
3.D Cascade Wiring Connections
Figure 6. Cascade Wiring Connections
For the complete list of wiring diagrams and logic diagrams, please reference the
Installation and Operating Manual. Document 1392
TB2-20 TB2-20 TB2-20
TB2-23 TB2-23 TB2-23
TB2-19 TB2-19 TB2-19
TB2-22 TB2-22 TB2-22
TB2-21 TB2-21 TB2-21
TB2-24 TB2-24 TB2-24
BAS RS485 A RS485 B RS485
GND
BAS RS485 A RS485 B RS485
GND
BAS RS485 A RS485 B RS485
GND
Figure 7. Cascade BAS Wiring Connections
SECTION 4 Burner Set Up
4.A Set Up for 0 to 2500 Feet Altitude
The Copper Brute ll appliance utilizes a modular
design to achieve its stage-ring. The setup must
be checked before the unit is put in operation.
Problems such as failure to start, rough ignition,
strong exhaust odors, etc. can be due to improper
setup. Damage to the Copper Brute ll resulting
from improper setup is not covered by the limited
warranty.
1. Using this manual, make sure the installation
is complete and fully in compliance with the
instructions.
2. Determine that the appliance and system are
lled with water and all air has been bled from
both. Open all valves.
3. Observe all warnings on the Operating
Instructions label and turn on gas and electrical
power to appliance.
4. Switch on the appliance power switch located on
the right side of the unit.
5. The Copper Brute ll will enter the start sequence,
as long as the unit is being called for heat. The
blower and pump come on for pre-purge, then
the ignitor warm-up sequence starts and after
the ignitor warm-up is complete and all safety
devices are veried, the gas valves open. If
ignition doesn’t occur, check that there is proper
gas supply. Wait 5 minutes and start the unit again.
During initial start up, air in the gas line may cause
the Copper Brute ll to "lock out" during the rst
few trials for ignition. Depending on the ignition
modules installed, the manual reset button on the
ignition modules may need to be depressed to
restart the Copper Brute ll.
6. With the unit running, verify the supply gas
pressure, manifold gas pressure, and CO2
according to the Table 4 on page 16

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6. With the unit running, verify the supply gas pressure, manifold gas pressure, and CO2according to the
table below.
Natural Gas
Propane
Supply Gas
Pressure
Typical
7” w.c. (1.7kPa)
11” w.c. (2.7kPa)
Range
5” w.c. ≤ (supply pressure ) ≤ 13” w.c.
Manifold Gas Pressure
2.5” w.c. (0.62 kPa)
CO
2
8%
9.2%
Table 4. Supply Gas Pressure
7. After placing the appliance in operation, the
Burner Safety Shutoff Device must be tested.
To test:
(a) Close gas shutoff valve with burner operating.
(b) The ame will go out and blower will continue
to run for the post purge cycle. One additional
attempt to light will follow. Ignition will not occur
as the gas is off. The ignition control will lockout,
and will have to be reset before the unit will
operate.
(c) Open gas shutoff valve. Restart the appliance.
The ignition sequence will start again and the
burner will start. The appliance will return to its
previous mode of operation.
NOTE: Sizes 1000–2000 have two ignition controls
and two ignitors, which work independently of one
another. If the ignition control for stages 1 and 2
fails to properly light the main burners for those
stages, the second ignition control will still be
active, and will be able to energize stages 3 and
4. This, of course, will only occur if all other safety
devices conrm that the unit will run in a safe
condition.
4.B Set Up for High Altitude
( >2500 Feet )
Copper Brute ll appliances may be operated at
high altitude (7700 ft., 2347 m) with a reduction in
output of approx-imately 10%. At altitudes of less
than or more than 7700 ft. (2347 m) the appliance will
perform equally as well, but with differing reductions in
output. At elevations higher than 7700 ft. (2347 m) the
reduction in output will exceed 10% and at elevations
below 7700 ft. (2347 m) it will be less than 10%. High
altitude adjustment must not be made on appliances
operating at elevations below 2500 ft. (762 m).
No orice changes are required to adjust the
Copper Brute ll appliances for high altitude. High
altitude adjustment is accomplished by adjustment of
the gas valve manifold pressure and the air shutter(s).
The required instruments used to assist in these
adjust-ments are a CO2or O2Analyzer and a U-Tube
Manometer or other device capable of reading a
pressure of 2.5-3.0 inches w.c. (0.62-0.75 kPa).
Start the adjustment process by checking the
CO2in the “as installed” condition. Adjust the air
shutter(s) so that the CO2is about 8% or the O2is
about 6.8% for appliances operating on Natural Gas.
For appliances operating on LP Gas adjust the air
shutter(s) so that the CO2 is about 9.2% or the O2is
about 6.8%. Appliances with two blowers should be
adjusted so that the air shutters below each blower are
open the same amount.
Once the CO2or O2has been set, the manifold
pressure may be adjusted. Remove the 1/8 NPT plug
from the lower side of the gas valve that is to be
set and install a tting, hose and manometer. Start
the appliance and observe the manifold pressure.
Manifold pressure must be adjusted to 3.0 in. w.c.
(0.75 kPa) (for high altitude only, standard operating
pressure is 2.5 in. w.c. (0.62 kPa)). It is adjusted by
removing the slotted cap on the gas valve and turning
the adjustment screw (beneath the cap) clockwise to
increase pressure and replaced after the adjustments
have been completed and the tting, hose and
manometer have been removed and the 1/8" plug has
been replaced. Repeat this process until all gas valves
have been set. Note: The pressure can be set only
when the appliance is operating and only when the
particular gas valve being adjusted is energized by a
call for heat from the staging control.
After all of the gas valve manifold pressures have
been set, the CO2or O2must be reset. CO2or O2
will have changed when the manifold pressure was
adjusted. Open the air shutter(s) to reduce the CO2or
O2to the values achieved previously.
The procedure is complete when all gas valves are
adjusted to a manifold pressure of 3.0 in. w.c. (0.75
kPa) and the CO2 is adjusted to 8.0% for Natural Gas
appliances or 9.2% for LP appliances. When using an
O2analyzer, the correct O2 is 6.8% for both Natural
Gas and LP appliances.
Caution
Should any odor of gas be detected, or if the
gas burner does not appear to be functioning
in a normal manner, close main shutoff valve,
do not shut off switch, and contact your heating
contractor, gas company, or factory representative.
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