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AO Smith DRE-80-13.5KW-208V Gold™ 13.5 Killo Watt, 80 Gallon Commercial Electric Tank Water Heater

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AO Smith DRE-80-13.5KW-208V Gold™ 13.5 Killo Watt, 80 Gallon Commercial Electric Tank Water Heater

Gold™ Series commercial electric water heaters are designed for use as recovery water heaters. The Gold Series is available in three capacities: 50, 80, and 119-gallon storage tanks, with input choices ranging from 12.3 kW to 54 kW. Note, these models are not recommended for sanitizing water applications. A. O. Smith offers the largest commercial product selection available, including the most specified commercial unit in the U.S. We offer more than 500 different commercial models, including gas fired, oil-fired and electric configurations, ranging in capacities from 5 to 10,000 gallons, with input range from 50,000 BTU to the equivalent of 4,000,000 BTU. Our comprehensive line is the natural fit for spec jobs requiring everything from the smallest commercial installation up to the largest multi-structure complex.

Features

  • Designed for use as a recovery water heater

  • Heavy-duty incoloy sheathing elements provide excellent protection against oxidation and scaling

  • Fusing protects all elements, thermostats, and internal wiring circuits against excess current flow

  • Factory installed terminal block for ease of installation

  • Temperature controls located behind hinged control compartment door for quick, easy access.

  • Dual commercial-grade anode rods for maximum corrosion protection

  • Simplified circuitry, color coded for ease of service

  • 3-year limited tank and 1-year limited parts warranty

  • Additional wattage and voltage options are available, view spec sheet for details

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 DRE-80-13.5KW-208V
UPC / GTIN 671657329211
Manufacturer AO Smith
Series ? A manufacturer's grouping of items that match, coordinate, or complement each other. Gold Series
Dimensions and Measurements
Kilo Wattage 13.5KW
Height (Inches) ? The vertical measurement from bottom to top, measured in inches. 59 1/2"
Width (Inches) ? The horizontal measurement from left to right, measured in inches. 25-1/4"
Depth (Inches) ? Depth 31-1/4"
Gallons 80 Gallons
Voltage 208 V
Weight ? Weight 274.00
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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