A.O. Smith DVE Water Heater User Manual


 
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MANIFOLD KITS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
TWO HEATERS
Part
Model Number H W D A
DRE/DVE-52 9003429 66 1/4 56 3/4 27 1/4 13 1/4
DRE/DVE-80 9003429 70 1/2 60 1/4 31 1/4 9 3/4
DRE/DVE-120 9003429 73 1/4 64 1/2 35 3/4 5 1/2
Inlet and outlet size — 1 1/2
THREE HEATERS
Part
Model Number H W D A
DRE/DVE-52 9003430 66 1/4 91 3/4 27 1/4 13 1/4
DRE/DVE-80 9003430 70 1/2 95 1/4 31 1/4 9 3/4
DRE/DVE-120 9003430 73 1/4 99 1/2 35 3/4 5 1/2
Inlet and outlet size —2 1/2
FOUR HEATERS
Part
Model Number H W D A
DRE/DVE-52 9003431 66 1/4 126 3/4 27 1/4 13 1/4
DRE/DVE-80 9003431 70 1/2 130 1/4 31 1/4 9 3/4
DRE/DVE-120 9003431 73 1/4 134 1/2 35 3/4 5 1/2
Inlet and outlet size —2 1/2
Electrical
GENERAL
The installation must conform to these instructions, the local code
authority having jurisdiction, and the requirements of the power
company. In the absence of codes requirements follow the current
version of NFPA-70. The
National Electrical Code which may
be ordered from National Fire Protection Association, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
WARNING
AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION. The
water heater should be connected to a separate grounded branch
circuit with overcurrent protection and disconnect switch. The
water heater should be grounded in accordance with national and
local codes.
Check the heater model and rating plate information against the
characteristics of the branch circuit electrical supply. DO NOT
CONNECT THE HEATER TO AN IMPROPER SOURCE OF
ELECTRICITY. Contact the heater supplier for conversion
information if necessary.
Voltage applied to the heater should not vary more than +5% to -
10% of the model and rating plate marking for satisfactory
operation.
DO NOT ENERGIZE THE BRANCH CIRCUIT FOR ANY REASON
BEFORE THE HEATER TANK IS FILLED WITH WATER. DOING
SO WILL CAUSE THE HEATING ELEMENTS TO BURN OUT.
The branch circuit is connected to the heater wiring through an
opening provided on the heater.