Technical Specifications

Essential
Essential Point-of-Use electric water heaters feature a
space-saving design for installation in limited spaces
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Richmond Water Heaters • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
© Rheem Manufacturing Company • 01/18 • FORM NO. T-649 Rev. 4
Essential
Point-of-Use
2.5, 6, 10, 15, 19.9 and
30-Gallon Capacities
120 Volt AC
2-Wire Single Phase
Electric
EFFICIENCY
• .90 - .92 UEF for 30-gallon model
•
Over-temperature protector cuts off
power in excess temperature situations
FEATURES
• High efciency single 2000 watt
resistored heating element, except
6EP30-D which has dual 4500 watt
elements
• Automatic thermostat keeps water at
desired temperature
• Wall bracket for easy wall mount
installations and corrosion resistant
1/4 turn drain valve included with
2.5-gallon model
PLUS…
• Temperature and pressure relief valve
• Specially formulated glass lining
prevents corrosion and extends the
life of the tank
• Meets or exceeds National Appliance
Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
requirements
• These units are U.L. listed and comply
with Underwriter’s Laboratories
Specications 174
• Enhanced-ow brass drain valve on
2.5-gallon model
• Low lead compliant
WARRANTY
• 6-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.
2.5-Gallon
6, 10, 15, 19.9
and 30-Gallon
A
B
WATER CONNECTIONS ALL 1/2" N.P.T.
RELIEF VALVE CONNECTIONS 3/4" N.P.T.
C
DIAMETER
HOT WATER
CONNECTION
COLD WATER
CONNECTION
RELIEF VALVE
CONNECTION
3-1/2"
2-1/2 GALLON MODEL
C
HOT
WATER
OUTLET
COLD
WATER
INLET
RELIEF VALVE
B
E
A D
ANODE
ROD
6, 10, 15, 19.9 AND
30 GALLON MODELS
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
Not available in 120 volt. Available with 2-wire (single phase) outlet only. (6000 watt max.).
• 2.5 gallon model: 1⁄2" N.P.T. inlet and outlet. Relief valve connection 3⁄4".
Available with 120 or 240 volt AC single phase only, 120v (1440w) 240v (1500w).
Power cord supplied with 120 volt models only.
• 6 through 30 gallon models: 3⁄4" N.P.T. outlet, inlet, anode rod. T&P valve connections. Not available with 3 phase wiring.
Water heaters furnished standard with 120 volt AC, 2000 watt single element.
Special wiring options – a limited number of wiring options are available. Consult factory for price and availability.
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: The cold water enters the tank a few inches from the bottom. Both hot and cold water lines may be connected directly to the water heater
without special nipples or tees.
The relief valve simply screws into the opening provided.
DESCRIPTION
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFO.
NOMINAL
GALLON
CAPACITY
RATED
GALLON
CAPACITY
MODEL
NUMBER
HEIGHT
A
H T. T O H O T
WATER OUTLET
B
DIAMETER
C
HT. TO SIDE
T&P VALVE
D
HT. TO COLD
WATER INLET
E
APPROX.
SHIP WT.
(LBS.)
UNIFORM
ENERGY FACTOR
(UEF)
ESTIMATED
YEARLY
ENERGY COST
2.5 – 6EP2-1 14 14 9-3/4 – – 22 –
6 – 6EP6-1 15-1/4 12-1/2 15-3/4 11-1/2 4-1/4 36 –
10 – 6EP10-1 23 20-1/2 15-3/4 19-1/2 4-1/4 46 –
15 – 6EP15-1 24-1/4 22 17-3/4 21 4-1/2 54 –
19.9 – 6EP20-1 25-1/4 22-3/4 19-3/4 21-3/4 5 69 –
30 27 6EP30-S 31-7/8 23-1/8 22-1/4 23 3 91 0.90
30 25 6EP30-D 31-7/8 23-1/8 22-1/4 23 3 91 0.92