Bradford White RE340T6 Owner's manual

238-51237-00C 8/15
Installation of this water heater insulation blanket is recommended after
completing the installation of the water heater. See “Installation &
Operating Instruction Manual” supplied with the water heater.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Write down the complete model and serial numbers of the water heater
in the space provided below and store in a safe place for future
reference, or write via permanent marker on the outer covering of the
insulation blanket.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
To ease the installation process, the discharge line connected to the
temperature and pressure relief valve may be temporarily removed.
Supplemental Instructions For Water Heater
Insulation Blanket
DANGER
• Disconnect or turn off power supply to water heater before
installing insulation blanket or servicing.
• DO NOT block drain valve or temperature and pressure relief
valve.
CAUTION
Wear clothing adequate to protect against skin contact and irritation.
A long-sleeved shirt with collar and cuffs buttoned, gloves, hat,
glasses and disposable dust respirator are advisable.
WARNING
The discharge line must be reconnected to the temperature and
pressure relief valve after installation of the insulation blanket has
been completed.

2
When a drain pan must be installed to avoid water damage to the area
adjacent to the water heater, the drain pan must have a minimum length
and width of at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) greater than the diameter of the
water heater (prior to the blanket being installed).
Remove the insulation blanket from sleeve and unroll in clear and dry
area. Before installation, the insulation blanket must be “fluffed” and not
compressed.

3
With vinyl facing outward and fiberglass against water heater surface,
loosely wrap insulation blanket around water heater. Align pre-cut
openings in insulation blanket with drain valve, control covers and
temperature and pressure relief valve of water heater. When
components on water heater align with corresponding pre-cut openings,
secure one end of insulation blanket to water heater using a 5” piece of
tape. See below.
Wrap other end of insulation blanket around water heater until ends of
the insulation blanket overlap. Using another 5” piece of tape, secure
the overlapped edge to the insulation blanket. Use tape to cover vertical
seam created by exposed edge of the insulation blanket.

4
With the vinyl facing upward and fiberglass against the top of the water
heater, place the head blanket on top of the water heater. Align pre-cut
openings in the head blanket with the water nipples, temperature and
pressure relief valve, and junction box of the water heater. When
components on water heater align with corresponding pre-cut openings
in the head blanket, secure the head blanket to the insulation blanket
using the remaining tape. See below.
Reconnect discharge line to temperature and pressure relief valve as
shown below.
For information about the model
number, serial number and operating
characteristics of the water heater
carefully lift flap identified in the
previous figure to reveal the rating
plate. If additional information is
required, carefully remove the
insulation blanket. When finished,
replace insulation blanket in the
same manner as originally installed
or contact your plumbing
professional.
NOTICE
Not all models require the use of a piece of head insulation.