Bradford White 500-B User manual

Features:
Bradford White is ISO registered to the
9001- standard.
■2" Non-CFC foam insulation—completely covers the side and
top of tank, saving energy by retarding loss of heat.
■Vitraglas®lining—Bradford White water heater tanks are
protected from the corrosive effects of hot water by an
exclusive ceramic porcelain-like coating. The Bradford White
high silica Vitraglas®lining provides a tough interior surface for
our water heater tanks.
■Protective magnesium anode rod—provides added protection
against corrosion for long trouble-free service.
■Factory installed dielectric waterway fittings—all heaters
equipped with special water heater nipples for longer heater life.
■Factory installed Hydrojet®Total Performance System—cold
inlet sediment reducing device. Helps prevent sediment build up
in tank. Increases first hour delivery of hot water while
minimizing temperature build up at top of tank.
■T&P relief valve opening—all models have special tapping on
side of tank.
■Brass drain valve.
■Collector Supply and Return—alternate locations are standard
and available on the 80 and 119 gallon (303 and 450 liter)
models only.
■Thermal Feet—unique design provides complete tank isolation.
Prevents thermal conduction through bottom of tank.
■Pre-wired sensor lead—from storage sensor mounting stud to
top of tank.
■Equipped with a 4500 watt heating element and automatic
thermostat—where a back-up system is desired.
■Six year limited warranty on steel tank—heavy gauge steel
automatically formed, rolled and welded to assure a continuous
seam for glass lining.
■Six year limited warranty on parts.
MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS:
5,954,492; 5,761,379; 5,943,984; 5,081,696; 5,988,117; 6,142,216; 5,199,385;
6,684,821; 5,574,822; 5,372,185; 5,485,879; 5,277,171; (B1)5,341,770; 5,660,165;
5,596,952; 5,682,666; 4,904,428; 5,023,031; 5,000,893; 4,669,448; 4,829,983;
4,808,356; 5,115,767; 5,092,519; 5,052,346; 4,416,222; 4,628,184; 4,861,968;
4,672,919; Re. 34,534. OTHER U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENT APPLICATIONS
PENDING. CURRENT CANADIAN PATENTS: 1,272,914; 1,280,043; 1,289,832;
2,045,862; 2,112,515; 2,108,186; 2,107,012.
Solar Saver Product
Solar Water Heater Model
UL
®
STANDARD
9001
1
EFFICIENCY
RATING
CERTIFIED

Solar Saver Models
Number Cap. Cap. Liters in. mm. in. mm. in. mm. in. mm. in. mm In. mm Lbs. Kg.
MS65R6SS 54 65 246 22 559 59 1499 60 1524 521⁄21334 — — — — 165 75
MS80R6SS* 67 80 303 24 610 59 1499 60 1524 521⁄21334 38 965 77⁄8200 210 95
MS120R6SS* 99 119 450 28 711 623⁄41594 631⁄21613 56 1422 381⁄4972 77⁄8200 310 141
*Models feature alternate collector supply and return connections.
General
Note: Suffix letter "S" denotes models with 4500 Watt Electric Heating Element and Surface
Mounted Thermostat. Second suffix letter "S" denotes Screw Type Element. All Models
Certified at 300 P.S.I. (2068 kPa) Test Pressure and 150 P.S.I. (1034 kPa) Working Pressure. All
Water Connections 3⁄4"(19mm) N.P.T. Electrical Connections 3⁄4"(19mm). All models are U.L.
listed.
Dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice in accordance with our
policy of continuous product improvement.
6-Year Limited Warranty on
Component Parts
BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION has
a6-year warranty on replaceable parts–
thermostat, element, dip tube, drain
valve. These quality components are
manufactured for us by industry leaders
and will be replaced in the event of
failure during the parts warranty period
(exclusive of shipping and re-installation
cost).§
6-Year Limited
Tank Warranties
BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION
LIMITED WARRANTY: Protects your
investment in a quality glass-lined water
heater. If the tank leaks for reasons of
faulty materials, workmanship, or
corrosion within the warranty period, the
heater will be replaced with a compara-
ble heater of our manufacture (exclusive
of shipping and re-installation cost).§
§Some states do not allow limitations on warranties. See complete copy of the
warranty included with the product. Indicated warranties apply to USA, Canada and
Puerto Rico installations.
500-B-1204-A Printed in U.S.A.
E
F
#1 - 3/4" (19mm) Pump Suction
#2 - 3/4" (19mm) Cold Inlet
#3 - 3/4" (19mm) Collector Return
#4 - 3/4" (19mm) Hot Outlet
8"
8"
4
1
3
2
(203mm)
(203mm)
A
B
C
D
Solar/Electric
Water Heater
Solar Saver Products
A. Wires from Sensor
Mounting Stud
B. Thermostat
C. Heating Element
D. Collector Return Tube
E. Hydrojet®Total
Performance System Inlet
Tube
F. 2" Non-CFC Foam
Insulation
G. Pump Suction Tube
H. Hot Outlet/Anode Rod
I. Sensor Mounting Stud
J. Thermal Feet
K. Glass Lined Tank
L. Brass Drain Valve
M. T&P Valve Opening
N. Alternate Collector
Return Opening
O. Alternate Collector
Supply Opening
Vitraglas®and Hydrojet®are registered trademarks of Bradford White®Corporation.
©2004, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved.
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A
Jacket
Diameter
U.S.
Gal.
Imp.
Gal.
B
Height
Floor to
Heater
Top
C
Height
Floor to
Water
Conn.
Approx.
Shipping
Weight
D
Height
Floor to
T&{
Conn.
E
Floor to Alt.
Collector
Return
Conn.
F
Floor to Alt.
Collector
Supply
Conn.
➤➤
O
N