Technical Specifications

Encore
Encore electric water heaters offer a diagnostic system
with leak protection and a 12-year warranty
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Richmond Water Heaters • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
© Rheem Manufacturing Company • 01/18 • FORM NO. T-632 Rev. 5
Encore
40, 50 and 55-Gallon Capacities
240 Volt AC/Single Phase
Electric
EFFICIENCY
• .92 - .93 UEF
• Isolated tank design reduces conductive
heat loss
• Dual 5500 watt stainless steel heating
elements
PERFORMANCE
• FHR: 55 - 72 gallons based on gallon
capacity
• Recovery: up to 25 GPH at a 90° F rise
SUPER SENTINEL DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM
• Simple easy to read diagnostics
• Controls multiple operating modes
• Digital thermostat setting
• Leak detection with audible alarm
FEATURES
• High performance and lower operating
cost
• Compliant with many electric utility
incentive programs
• Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
• Electric junction box located above
heating elements for easy installation
• Over-temperature protector cuts off
power in excess temperature situations
PLUS…
• EcoNet
®
enabled WiFi-connected
†
technology and free mobile app gives
users control over water systems,
allowing for customizable temperature,
energy savings and system
monitoring at home or away.
Visit Rheem.com/EcoNetConnect**
• EverKleen
™
self cleaning device ghts
harmful sediment build-up with a
high- velocity spiraling water stream
– helps operating efciency by saving
energy, money and improving tank life
• Enhanced-ow brass drain valve
• Temperature and pressure relief valve
included
• Low lead compliant
WARRANTY
• 12-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
* See Residential Warranty Certicate for complete
information
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efciency requirements of
NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state
energy efciency performance criteria.
LEED Point = 1
C
DIAMETER
A
B
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
ANODE
ROD
RELIEF VALVE
CONNECTION
8"
WATER CONNECTIONS ALL 3/4" N.P.T.
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
Super Sentinel not available on single element models, available on dual element models only. Super Sentinel not available in excess of 5 kW on 208 V models.
• Heaters furnished with standard 240 volt AC, single phase non-simultaneous wiring, and 4500 watt upper and lower heating elements.
†
WiFi broadband internet connection required,
WiFi Kit sold separately
** For EcoNet support call 800.255.2388
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFO.
T
Y
P
E
NOMINAL
GALLON
CAPACITY
RATED
GALLON
CAPACITY
MODEL
NUMBER
FIRST HOUR
RATING
G.P.H.
RECOVERY
IN G.P.H.
90° F RISE
TANK
HEIGHT
A
HEIGHT TO
WATER CONN.
B
DIAMETER
C
APPROX.
SHIP WT.
(LBS.)
UNIFORM
ENERGY
FACTOR
(UEF)
ESTIMATED
YEARLY
ENERGY
COST
Tall 50 45 12E50-DEC 63 25 58-3/8 61-5/8 20-1/4 121 0.93 $419
Tall 55 55 12E55-DEC 72 21 57 59-3/4 22-1/4 128 0.92 $424
Med. 40 36 12EM40-DEC 55 21 48-1/4 50-1/2 20-1/4 106 0.93 $314
Med. 50 45 12EM50-DEC 63 21 48 50-1/2 22-1/4 132 0.93 $419
Recovery = wattage/2.42 x temp. rise °F.
Example: 4500W
= 21 GPH
2.42 x 90°
Recovery calculations used are
based on 4500 watt elements used in
non-simultaneous operation.