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AO Smith 100121516 DRE-52 Gold 50 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater - 3 Year Warranty

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SMIDRE5218KW

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AO Smith 100121516 DRE-52 Gold 50 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater - 3 Year Warranty

AO Smith Water Heaters Gold Series

Commercial Electric Gold & Gold Xi Series

    Incoloy Sheath Heating Elements Standard
    • Industrial-grade Incoloy sheathed heating elements are designed for rugged long-lasting commercial service, and can withstand sheath temperatures up to 1500°F
    • Prewired leads provide strong positive electrical connections to the heating elements
    • Input options from 6 kW to 54 kW, recoveries from 25 gph to 221 gph at 100°F rise
    Power Circuit Fusing for System Protection
    • Safeguards elements and contactors from short circuits, overloading and line surges (DVE Only)
    • Meets National Electrical Code requirements that non-ASME tanks must have internal fusing when current draw exceeds 48 amps
    208, 240 and 480V Options for Easy Installation
    • Single-phase and 3-phase delta
    • Field-convertible voltages 3-phase to single-phase (and vice versa) except for 208V/54 kW
    • 277V single-phase also available
    Factory-Installed Terminal Block Other Standard DRE/DVE Features
    • Two anode rods for maximum corrosion protection
    • Simplified circuitry, color coded for ease of service
    • Bonderized undercoated baked enamel finished cabinets
    • Brass Drain Valve
    • CSA/ASME temperature and pressure relief valve
    Compliance
    • Meets the standby loss requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy and current edition of ASHRAE/IES90.1
    DRE Gold Model Controls
    • DRE Gold models have surface mount temperature controls adjustable 120° to 181°F
    • Manual reset high-temperature cutoff
    DVE Gold XI Model Features
    • Advanced Electronic Controls
    • Displays operational, diagnostic and fault information in English
    • Heavy-Duty Magnetic Contactors
    • UL-rated 100,000 cycles
    Economy Operation Mode
    • Control system automatically lowers the operating set point by a programmed value during userdefined time periods
    • Helps reduce operating costs during unoccupied or low demand periods
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Specification Sheet

Basic Information
MPN ? Manufacturer Part Number 100121516
UPC / GTIN 671657043278
Manufacturer AO Smith
Series ? A manufacturer's grouping of items that match, coordinate, or complement each other. Gold Series
Dimensions and Measurements
Kilo Wattage 18KW
Height (Inches) ? The vertical measurement from bottom to top, measured in inches. 55 1/4"
Width (Inches) ? The horizontal measurement from left to right, measured in inches. 21 3/4"
Depth (Inches) ? Depth 27-1/4"
Gallons 50 Gallons
Voltage 208V
Weight ? Weight 229.00
Characteristics and Features
Warranty ? The terms and conditions of the warranty provided for the product from the manufacturer. 3 Years
Water Heater Type Commercial
Fuel Type Electric
Energy Star No
Warranty and Product Information
Product Warranty 3 Years Tank
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