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Installation Manual
Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 A (10.2021)
13 Water Heater Components
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Page 1: ...roperty damage personal injury or death WARNING Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury death or property damage WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the installation instruction...
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Page 3: ... Piping Installation 11 7 5 Closed System Thermal Expansion 11 7 6 Relief Valves 11 7 7 Recirculating Lines 12 7 8 Turning on Water to Heater 12 7 9 Electrical Diagrams 13 7 10 Electrical Connections 14 7 11 Thermostats and Controls 15 7 12 Installation Checklist 15 8 Water Temperature Regulation 17 9 Safety Controls 17 10 Seasonal Operation 17 11 Maintenance 18 11 1 Draining Heater 18 11 2 Test t...
Page 4: ...for any damages resulting from failure to comply with these instructions Read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding WARNING IMPROPERORDANGEROUSOPERATION Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury death or property damage WARNING INDOORINSTALLATIONONLY DO NOT INST...
Page 5: ...lves that may cause excessive restrictions to water flow Use full flow ball or gate valves only DO NOT use 50 50 tin lead solder or any lead based solder in potable water lines ONLY use 95 5 Tin antimony or other equivalent materials DO NOT tamper with thermostat heater elements electrical connections or temperature and pressure relief valve Tampering with any of these components is DANGEROUS and ...
Page 6: ...attachment or use of any special attachment such as energy saving devices other than those authorized by the manufacturer into onto or in conjunction with the water heater The use of such unauthorized devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized d...
Page 7: ...thermostat s 3 Insulation Blanket Some governing bodies may require the use of external insulation blankets when water heaters are installed in newly constructed homes and or additions If an insulation blanket is used on this water heater CAUTION must be exercised so as to not restrict its proper function and operation Please note the following Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valv...
Page 8: ...0 38 0 47 0 4 500 21 0 91 24 ES50LB 46 42 0 58 0 4 500 21 0 93 24 Table 2 5 Dimensions Figure 2 A B D C HOT ANODE ROD COLD F ANODE ROD T P VALVE Dimensions in inches floor to Approx Ship Weight Lbs Recommended Drain Pan Diameter Inches ModelNumber Jacket Diameter Water Conn Top of Heater Side T P Water Spread A B C D F ES30M 18 1 4 50 48 41 3 4 8 94 5 20 ES40M 20 1 4 51 1 7 49 1 7 42 1 2 8 112 5 22...
Page 9: ...igher can potentially cause lime scale build up Maintain water pH between 6 5 and 8 5 Check with litmus paper or have it chemically analyzed by a local water treatment company If the pH is not between 6 5 and 8 5 consult a local water treatment company for solutions Water Hardness Water hardness levels above the upper limit of 7 grains gallon 120 mg L can lead to lime scale build up throughout the...
Page 10: ...e heater should be located so that all electrical controls heating elements drain valve and water connections are accessible Adequate clearance must be provided for the access panel NOTICE PROPERTYDAMAGE This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure When su...
Page 11: ...t required by local codes and no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials as meets the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z2 I 22 This valve must be marked with a maximum set pre...
Page 12: ...an Figure 3 Manual Relief Level Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Line to Drain Discharge Line WARNING SCALDHAZARD PROPERTYDAMAGE Discharging water may be hot and can cause scald injuries and property damage Discharge lines must be properly installed and piped to an adequate drain The discharge line Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve Must not be capped blocked plu...
Page 13: ...ections Figure 5 TotalWaterHeater 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 HAZARDOUSVOLTAGE 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 ...
Page 14: ...c unions flexible connectors etc can cause the water heater to be electrically isolated NOTICE PRODUCTDAMAGE Before closing the switch to allow the electric current to flow to the water heater make certain that the water heater is completely full of water and that the cold water inlet valve is open If the heating elements are not completely immersed in water at all times they will be damaged if ener...
Page 15: ...risk of scald injury WARNING SCALDHAZARD Never allow small children to use a hot water tap or to draw their own bath water Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower Increasing the thermostat setting above the pre set temperature may consume excessive energy and also might cause the high limit to shut off power to the water heater under certain operating conditions ...
Page 16: ...ual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters BTC 724001301 A 10 2021 Figure 6 HOT COLD TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE DO NOT CAP OR PLUG 6 AIR GAP SHUT OFF VALVE SUITABLE OPEN DRAIN Installation Example ...
Page 17: ...panel s Turn on the power to the water heater Water temperature ranges of 120 140 F recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers 9 Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with combination thermostat and temperature limiting controls ECO that are located above the heating element in contact with the tank surface If for any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high the temperature l...
Page 18: ...re reenergizing Drain a few quarts of water to flush out accumulated sediment after the first 6 months then annually thereafter Foreign material can wash in and unless the water supply is naturally soft 0 to 5 grains hardness scale or lime deposits will accumulate in the tank Hard water scale precipitates at an increasingly high rate in proportion to an increase in water temperature Failure of the t...
Page 19: ...annually or more frequently if needed If you use a water softener your anode rod will deplete faster than normal and as such would need more frequent inspection NOTICE WARRANTYEXCLUSION Damages or malfunction caused by lack of anode maintenance are not covered by the warranty Figure 10 New Anode Rod Partially Depleted Anode Completely Depleted Anode To inspect or replace the anode rod put a hose t...
Page 20: ...asket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installation Instructions section F Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly G The drain valve may be leaking from the tank fitting H Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation loose connections or the temperature pressur...
Page 21: ...fter a large hot water demand A fuse is blown or a circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Electric supply may be off Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch if used are in the ON position The thermostat may be set too low See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual Leaking or open hot water faucets Make sure all faucets ar...
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