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Installation Manual
Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 A (10.2021)
7.9 Electrical Diagrams
This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on
National Electric Codes. Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for fi eld wiring
connections.
Figure 5
Total Water Heater
Wattage
Phases
Recommended Over Current Protection
(Fuse or Circuit Breaker) Amperage Rating
Copper Wire Size AWG
Based on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C)
240V
240V
4,500
1
25
10
Table 4
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was
aluminium for your old water heater, replace it with copper
wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminium wire, have
the connection at the water heater made by a qualifi ed
electrician.