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Heavy Duty Commercial Electric Water Heater

Heavy Duty Commercial Electric Water Heater

Heavy Duty Electric commercial water heaters are available in 50 through 175 gallon capacities. All models ‘quick ship’ from Rheem warehouses – no deposit required

Features & Benefits

  • 50, 85, 120 and new 175 gallon model can be shipped to your location in just a few days, no deposit required and Rheem pays shipping charges
  • Ideal for general commercial use and point-of-use applications like eyewash stations, or used as a booster
  • Inputs: 3 through 108 kW
  • Voltages: 208, 240, or 480 VAC in either single phase or 3-phase; 277 VAC single phase
  • Element wattages: 2000, 3000, 4000, 4500, 5000 and 6000 in the four voltages; 9000 watt element at 480 VAC
  • Choose 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 element models for your specific application
  • Elements are Lifeguard™ stainless steel, screw-in type that resist burn out and corrosion
  • Long life tank design: proprietary steel formulation with high temperature porcelain enamel to maximize corrosion resistance resulting in a superior tank design
  • ASME construction is available on 50, 85 and 120 gallon models and comes standard on 175 gallon
  • Two anode rods are installed to ensure long life and corrosion resistance

Efficiency

  • 98% thermal efficiency
  • Thick foam insulation for minimal standby heat loss

Performance

  • Recovery rate: Up to 438 gallons GPH at a 100 degree rise
  • 190° F maximum delivered temperature

Capacity & Shipping Weight

  • 50 Gal/270 lbs./320 lbs. ASME
  • 85 Gal/350 lbs./380 lbs. ASME
  • 120 Gal/430 lbs./460 lbs. ASME
  • 175 Gal/700 lbs. ASME only

Easy Installation & Service

  • Control box is located at the front of unit for easy wiring during installation – Multiple knockout holes accommodate a variety of conduit sizes
  • Exclusive! System Sentinal™ provides a diagnostic panel with LEDs that correspond to the number, location and status of each element
  • Exclusive! Full-port, full-flow, brass drain valve for faster draining
  • Minimum distance to combustible is zero inches from jacket and 18 inches from access door
  • All models approved for installation on combustible flooring

Plus

  • Temperature and pressure relief valve at top of 175 gallon model and side on all other models
  • Water connections: hot and cold water inlets are 2-1/2" NPT dielectric nipples on the 175 gallon model and 1-1/2" on all other models

Technical specification
  • Unique ref.rheem-es50-120
  • Product familyWater Heaters
  • Product groupCommercial Electric
  • TypeObject (single object)
  • Date of publishing2018-12-18
  • Edition number1
Related
  • Material mainSteel
  • Designed inUnited States
  • Manufactured inUnited States
Classification
  • BIMobject CategoryHVAC - Water heaters
  • UNSPSC nameCommercial water heaters
  • UNSPSC code40101826
  • Uniclass 2015 CodePr_60_60_96_28
  • Uniclass 2015 DescriptionElectric storage water heaters
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code22 33 36.16
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleCommercial Storage Electric Domestic Water Heaters
  • OmniClass Number23-31 29 00
  • OmniClass TitleHot Water Heaters

Region availability

North America
Canada
United States