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AO Smith® DRE-52-480V-12KW

AO Smith® Gold Series DRE-52-480V-12KW Electric Water Heater, 50 gal, 12000 W, 3 ph, 480 V

  • Manufacturer: A. O. Smith Corporation
  • Brand Name: AO Smith®
  • Part#: 2946964
  • MPN: DRE-52-480V-12KW
  • Min. Order Qty: 1
  • Qty. Interval: 1
  • Availability: loading

Gold DRE Series available with 50, 80 and 119 gal storage tanks, with input choices ranging from 6 kW to 54 kW. They can be used as recovery heaters for hot water supply service or as boosters for supplying sanitizing rinse water for dish washing.

AO Smith® Electric Water Heater, Gold Series, Model: DRE-52, 50 gal Capacity, 12000 W Power, Number of Elements: 3, Element Wattage: 4000 W, 14.4 A, 480 V, 3 ph, Connection Type: NPT, 1-1/4 in Connection, 150 psi, Lead-Free/Contains Lead: Lead-Free, 120 to 181 deg F, 27 in L x 55-3/4 in H x 21-3/4 in Dia

Amperage Rating      :      14.4 A
Capacity      :      50 gal
Connection Size      :      1-1/4 in
Connection Type      :      NPT
Dimensions      :      21-3/4 in Dia x 27 in L x 55-3/4 in H
Element Material      :      Incoloy®
Element Wattage      :      4000 W
Lead-Free/Contains Lead      :      Lead-Free
Model      :      DRE-52
Number of Elements      :      3
Phase      :      3 ph
Power Rating      :      12000 W
Pressure Rating      :      150 psi
Series      :      Gold™ Series
Temperature Rating      :      120 to 181 deg F
Voltage Rating      :      480 V
  • Fusing protects all elements, thermostats and internal wiring circuits against excess current flow
  • Heavy-duty medium watt density elements have incoloy sheathing: provide excellent protection against oxidation and scaling
  • Two anode rods for maximum corrosion protection
  • Three sizes: 50, 80 and 119 gal capacity, tank interior is coated with glass specially developed by A. O. Smith® for water heater use, tanks rated at 150 psi (1034 kPa) working pressure
  • Protects all elements, thermostats and internal wiring circuits against excess current flow
  • 208, 240 and 480 V 1 and 3 ph delta
  • Factory installed, just bring the electrical service to the heater and connect to block
  • One temperature control (adjustable through a range of 120 to 181 deg F) and manual reset high temperature cut-off per element, thermostat step control may be achieved by varying settings on individual temperature controls, located behind hinged control compartment door for quick, easy access
  • Surface-mounted thermostats
  • Simplified circuitry, color coded for ease of service
  • Cabinet has bonderized undercoat with baked enamel finish
  • Bottom inlet and top outlet openings
  • Brass drain valve
  • CSA certified and ASME rated Temperature and Pressure relief valve
  • Single panel control box
  • Foam insulation reduces costly heat loss
  • pdfCatalog https://assets.unilogcorp.com/267/ITEM/DOC/AO_Smith_DEN_52D_4500W_480V_Catalog.pdf
  • pdfInstruction/Installation Manual https://assets.unilogcorp.com/267/ITEM/DOC/AO_Smith_DRE_80_480V_12KW_Instruction_Installation_Manual.pdf
  • pdfSpecification Sheet https://assets.unilogcorp.com/267/ITEM/DOC/AO_Smith_DRE_80_480V_12KW_Specification_Sheet.pdf