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 6 • Commercial Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide

TABLE 2 - RECOVERY CAPACITIES

Element 
Wattage 

(Upper/Lower)

INPUT 

KW

 

U.S. Gallons/Hr and Litres/Hr at TEMPERATURE RISE INDICATED

36F°

40F°

54F°

60F°

72F°

80F°

90F°

100F°

108F°

120F°

126F°

20C°

22.2C°

30C°

33.3C°

40C°

44.4C°

50C°

55.5C°

60C°

66.6C°

70C°

NON-SIMULTANEOUS

/1500

GPH

17

15

11

10

8

8

7

6

6

5

5

1.5

LPH

64

58

43

38

32

29

26

23

21

19

18

/2000

GPH

23

20

15

14

11

10

9

8

8

7

6

2.0

LPH

85

77

57

51

43

38

34

31

28

26

24

/2500

GPH

28

25

19

17

14

13

11

10

9

8

8

2.5

LPH

107

96

71

64

53

48

43

38

36

32

30

3000/3000

GPH

34

30

23

20

17

15

14

12

11

10

10

3.0

LPH

128

115

85

77

64

58

51

46

43

38

37

3500/3500

GPH

40

36

26

24

20

18

16

14

13

12

11

3.5

LPH

151

136

98

90

75

68

60

52

49

45

41

4000/4000

GPH

45

41

30

27

23

20

18

16

15

14

13

4.0

LPH

170

153

114

102

85

77

68

61

57

51

49

4500/4500

GPH

51

46

34

30

25

23

20

18

17

15

14

4.5

LPH

192

173

128

115

96

86

77

69

64

58

55

5000/5000

GPH

56

51

38

34

28

25

23

20

19

17

16

5.0

LPH

213

192

142

128

107

96

85

77

71

64

61

5500/5500

GPH

63

56

42

37

31

28

25

22

21

18

18

5.5

LPH

238

211

158

140

117

105

94

83

79

68

68

6000/6000

GPH

68

61

45

41

34

30

27

24

23

20

19

6.0

LPH

256

230

170

153

128

115

102

92

85

77

73

SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION

3000/3000

GPH

68

61

45

41

34

30

27

24

23

20

19

6

LPH

256

230

170

153

128

115

102

92

85

77

73

3500/3500

GPH

80

72

53

48

40

36

32

28

26

24

22

7

LPH

302

272

200

181

151

136

121

105

98

90

83

4000/4000

GPH

90

81

60

54

45

41

36

32

30

27

26

8

LPH

341

307

227

205

170

153

136

123

114

102

97

4500/4500

GPH

101

91

68

61

51

46

41

36

34

30

29

9

LPH

384

345

256

230

192

173

153

138

128

115

110

5000/5000

GPH

113

101

75

68

56

51

45

41

38

34

32

10

LPH

426

384

284

256

213

192

170

153

142

128

122

5500/5500

GPH

126

113

84

75

63

56

50

45

42

37

36

11

LPH

476

427

317

283

238

211

189

170

158

140

136

6000/6000

GPH

135

122

90

81

68

61

54

49

45

41

39

12

LPH

511

460

341

307

256

230

205

184

170

153

146

Recovery capacities at 100° F rise equal: for non-simultaneous element operation = 4.1 gal. x KW of one element; for simultaneous element operation = 4.1 gal. x 2/3 KW of 
both elements. For other rises multiply element KW as previously explained by 410 and divide by temperature rise. Full load current for single phase = total watts : voltage.

 TABLE 1 - ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

Models

Dimensions

No. of

Elements

Tank Capacity

A

B

C

D

Approx. 

Shipping Weight 

US Gals.

Litres

inches

mm

inches

mm

inches

mm

inches

mm

Lbs.

Kg.

DELC-30

2

28

106

31-5/8

803

24

610

21-15/16

557

8

203

120

54

DELC-40

2

38

144

33-7/8

860

26

660

23-7/8

606

8

203

115

52

DELC-50

2

51

193

36

914

26-1/2

673

26-1/8

664

8

203

175

79

DENC-30

2

30

114

39-7/8

1013

22

559

30-7/16

773

8

203

100

45

DENC-40

2

40

151

49-7/8

1267

20-1/2

521

40-3/4

1035

8

203

103

47

DEJC-50

2

48

182

48-1/4

1226

22

559

40-5/16

1024

Side Inlets

-

127

58

DEJC-66

2

66

250

60-1/2

1537

22

559

52-3/4

1340

Side Inlets

-

151

68

2 1/2”

(63.5 mm)

JUNCTION

BOX

TOP VIEW

DEJC 50/66

FRONT VIEW

DELC 30/40/50

DENC 30/40

3 3/4” (95.25 mm)

DRAIN

VALVE

“B”

“A”

2 1/2”

(63.5 mm)

INLET

3/4” (FEMALE)

NPT

OUTLET

3/4” (FEMALE)

NPT

JUNCTION

BOX

“D”

TOP VIEW

DELC 30/40/50

DENC 30/40

INLET

3/4” (FEMALE)

NPT

FRONT VIEW

DEJC 50/66

“C”

“A”

3/4” NPT

RELIEF VALVE

OPENING

“B”

3 3/4” (95.25 mm)

DRAIN

VALVE

“C”

3/4” NPT

RELIEF VALVE

OPENING

OUTLET

3/4” (FEMALE)

NPT

GETTING STARTED

GET

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TAR

TED

Summary of Contents for DEJC-50

Page 1: ...T Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install operate or service it If you have difficulty following the directions or aren t sure you can safely and properly do any of this...

Page 2: ...ermostat access Lower Element and Thermostat access T P relief valve Water shut off Electrical junction box Expansion tank Drain pan discharge pipe Drain pan Drain valve T P discharge pipe Cold water...

Page 3: ...ANGER indicates hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious inju...

Page 4: ...lly mix hot and cold water to limit the temperature at the tap Mixing valves are available from your local plumbing supplier Follow manufacturer s instructions for installation and adjustment of the v...

Page 5: ...s from plumbing or leaks from the water heater itself can damage property and could cause a fire risk If the water heater is subjected to flood conditions or the thermostat s have been submerged in wa...

Page 6: ...1 46 41 36 34 30 29 9 LPH 384 345 256 230 192 173 153 138 128 115 110 5000 5000 GPH 113 101 75 68 56 51 45 41 38 34 32 10 LPH 426 384 284 256 213 192 170 153 142 128 122 5500 5500 GPH 126 113 84 75 63...

Page 7: ...3 Before you start be sure you have and know how to use the following tools and supplies Plumbing tools and supplies appropriate for the type of water pipes in the plumbing system Threaded connectors...

Page 8: ...ALCULATING AMPERAGE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION The dual element heater is factory wired for connection to a three wire three phase delta branch circuit non simultaneous operation In addition a ground cond...

Page 9: ...Commercial Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide 9 Approvals All models are listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc Model and Rating DELC 30 40 50 DENC 30 40 DEJC 50 66 GETTING STARTED...

Page 10: ...10 Commercial Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide Thermostat Wiring Diagram A 8 CIRCUIT FOR DUAL ELEMENT HEATER GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED...

Page 11: ...ater supply line and adjust the water pressure control to between 50 60 psi 345 414 kPa If the property does not have a Pressure Reducing Valve install a PRV on the main water supply line and set it t...

Page 12: ...d can shut off the water heater s water supply if a leak occurs Figure 6 A suitable drain pan piped to an adequate drain can help protect flooring from leaks and drips Install a suitable drain pan ava...

Page 13: ...spect the drain pan pipes and surrounding area regularly and fix any leaks found Drain pans are available at local plumbing supplier Leaks are frequently in the plumbing system itself and not the wate...

Page 14: ...heater 1 Completely read all instructions before beginning If you are not sure if you can complete the installation seek assistance from any of the following sources Schedule an appointment with a qua...

Page 15: ...stall it to allow complete drainage of both the T P Relief Valve and the discharge pipe The discharge pipe must withstand 250 F 121 C without distortion Use only PEX copper or CPVC pipe Do not use any...

Page 16: ...ed polyethylene PEX Use fittings appropriate for the type of pipe in the plumbing system Do not use iron or PVC pipe they are not suitable for potable water 2 Connect the cold water supply using 3 4 i...

Page 17: ...Expansion Tank Figure 15 A Pressure Reducing Valve is required if the plumbing system s water pressure is above 80 psi 552 kPa Figure 16 The Thermal Expansion Tank should be pressurized with air to ma...

Page 18: ...o access the electrical junction box Figure 18 The water heater s electrical requirements can be determined from the data plate 5 Install wiring in an approved conduit if required by local codes Use a...

Page 19: ...h from electrical shock Check wires with a circuit tester to make sure power is off Open the electrical junction box and remove the lower thermostat access panel Do not remove the plastic personnel pr...

Page 20: ...temperature setting when you return CAUTION Hydrogen gas builds up in a hot water system when it is not used for a long period two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable If the hot water s...

Page 21: ...uit tester Turn the power off and close the electrical junction box If the water heater is not getting power contact a qualified person to have the wiring or circuit breakers checked 2 Check the upper...

Page 22: ...nections or melted dip tube usually found soon after new installation Plumbing leak Bad lower heating element or lower thermostat Low supply voltage Thermostatic Mixing Valves If the hot water is simp...

Page 23: ...be due to the tank overheating WARNING Do not cap or plug the T P relief valve or discharge pipe and do not operate the water heater without a functioning T P Relief Valve this could cause an explosi...

Page 24: ...cool Figure 25 Water Faucet WARNING Be sure the water runs cool before draining the tank to reduce the risk of scalding 3 Connect a garden hose to the drain valve and place the other end of the hose...

Page 25: ...or thermostat yourself have this work done by a qualified person To replace the heating element you ll need the following tools and supplies Figure 28 Non Contact Circuit Tester Always turn power OFF...

Page 26: ...remove the element Inspect the gasket for damage If the gasket is damaged replace the gasket and re install the element 12 Once the element is successfully installed and there are no leaks replace the...

Page 27: ...f Valve yellow label attached to T P Relief Valve Minerals in the water can form deposits that cause the valve to stick or create blocked passages making the T P Relief Valve inoperative Follow these...

Page 28: ...odel and serial number 2 Item number and part description Key No Part Description 1A ANODE ALUMINUM 1B ANODE MAGNESIUM SMR P72 AND S19 2 T P RELIEF VALVE 3 ELEMENT GASKET 4 ELEMENT 5 UPPER THERMOSTAT...

Page 29: ...expired portion of the warranty WHAT S NOT COVERED Problems caused by improper gas supply line sizing gas type venting connections combustion air voltage wiring or fusing Failure to follow applicable...

Page 30: ...30 Commercial Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide NOTES NOTES...

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