Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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Appliance details
RTG-K-199/160N/X2 – 6 720 813 642 (2022/06)
3.3 Unpacking the heater
The heater is default-set by the manufacturer to operate
with Natural Gas, for use with Liquid Propane, follow the
conversion instructions in section 6.7.1.
Before installing the unit, be certain you have the heater
correctly set for your type of Gas - Propane or Natural Gas.
Identification labels are found on the shipping box, and on the
rating plate which is located on the left side (when facing
appliance front) of the cover.
Fig. 2 Rating plate
[1] Serial number
[2] Type of gas (Natural gas by default)
3.3.1 The box includes
• Water Heater
•LP conversion kit
• Bracket and screws for wall hanging the heater
• Installation manual (manual can be downloaded at
www.bradfordwhite.com)
The RTG-K-199/160N/X2 is not approved or designed for:
• Manufactured (mobile) homes, boats or any mobile
installation. (Modular homes are acceptable for
installation).
• Use above 8000 ft A.S.L. altitude.
• Applications where inlet water temperature is higher
than 140 °F (60 °C) for Residential appliances.
In these applications a 3 way valve or thermostatic
mixing valve must be installed before the appliance's
water inlet connection.
• Use with commercial dishwasher pre rinse spray valves.
• Booster applications.
In preheated inlet water applications (i.e. solar preheat),
activation flow rate will vary depending upon the unit set point,
inlet water temperature and the demand flow rate thru the unit.
Please consult your original installer for further details to
determine if this will function in your application.
3.3.2 Remove front cover
▶ Loosen two Phillips head screws located on bottom of
cover, fig. 3.
Fig. 3 Loosen two Phillips head screws
▶ Lift the front cover to remove from the appliance.
▶ Install the appliance vertically with the plumbing
connections facing the ground.