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All commercial electric units have a Fused Ceramic Shield applied under pressure and fired at 1600 ºF to completely cover the tank interior. This provides a tough interior surface for storage tanks and maximum protection against the wearing effects of high-volume and high-temperature water.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Manufacturer

 American® Water Heater Company

Capacity

 40 gal

Standard Voltage

 240 V

Standard Input Power

 4.5 kW

Maximum Input Power

 12 kW

Element Power

 3500 W

Voltage

 208 V240 V277 V480 V

Phase

 Single

Water Connection

 3/4 in

Style

 Standard

Size

 C

Type

 Electric

Industry Standards

 ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 ASME Certified CSA® Certified UL® Listed

Dimensions

Schematic

Schematic Drawing for Commercial Electric Water Heaters

Jacket Diameter A

 20 in

Height to Top of Heater B

 47-1/4 in

Height to Side T and P Opening C

 40-3/4 in

Maximum Recovery

Recovery at 40 ºF Temperature Rise

 36 gal/h

Recovery at 50 ºF Temperature Rise

 29 gal/h

Recovery at 60 ºF Temperature Rise

 24 gal/h

Recovery at 70 ºF Temperature Rise

 20 gal/h

Recovery at 80 ºF Temperature Rise

 18 gal/h

Recovery at 90 ºF Temperature Rise

 16 gal/h

Recovery at 100 ºF Temperature Rise

 14 gal/h

Electrical Characteristics

Full Load Current Single Phase 208 V

 16.8 A

Full Load Current Single Phase 240 V

 14.6 A

Full Load Current Single Phase 277 V

 12.6 A

Full Load Current Single Phase 480 V

 7.3 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 208 V (All Terminals L1, L2, and L3)

 19.2 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 240 V (All Terminals L1, L2, and L3)

 16.7 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 480 V (All Terminals L1, L2, and L3)

 8.3 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 208 V (Terminal L3)

 33.3 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 240 V (Terminal L3)

 28.9 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 480 V (Terminal L3)

 14.4 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 208 V (Terminal L1 and L2)

 19.2 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 240 V (Terminal L1 and L2)

 16.7 A

Full Load Current Three Phase 480 V (Terminal L1 and L2)

 8.3 A

Features

Features
  • "Environmentally-Friendly" Non-CFC Insulation.
    Foam insulation traps heat within the tank, saving energy.
  • Combination Surface-Mounted Thermostats with High Limits.
    Adjustable to 170 ºF. One thermostat provided for each element. High limit factory set at 190 ºF.
  • Anode Rod.
    Promotes longer tank life through protection against corrosion of tank interior.
  • Incoloy Screw-In Elements.
    For ease of service and long life.
  • Wattages from 3 kW to 12 kW.
  • 208, 240, 277, 480 Voltages Available.
  • UL® Listed.
  • Non-Metallic, Corrosion-free Durable, Brass Drain Valve.
  • Interlocking or Simultaneous Element Wiring.
  • Single-Phase or Unbalanced Three-Phase Operation Available (277 volt, single phase only).
  • Dip Tube
    Carries cold inlet water deep into the tank to minimize temperature dilution of hot water.
  • 3/4" Water Connections
    Located on top.

Warranty

Warranty
  • 3-Year Limited Tank Warranty / 1-Year Limited Parts Warranty.

Note

Note

 Limited warranty on tank and parts. Complete details in manual. Specify wattage, voltage and phase when ordering.