Rheem 70F Water Heater User Manual


 
Eclipse Construction Features
Composite tank and high density polyethylene dent
and scratch resistant jacket.
No anode rod required.
Models are in two sizes with capacity of 85 or 105
gallons in 42 total variations.
Input options are: 12.4, 18, or 24 kW.
Voltage options are 208, 240 or 480 VAC in either
single phase or 3-phase and 277 VAC in single
phase only.
Element wattages are 3100, 4500 or 6000 in each of
the four voltages. The elements are low watt density
design (46, 67, 90 watts/sq. in.) with stainless
(Inconel) sheath.
The four Inconel elements are spaced on the front
along a vertical line for easy access.
The power control circuits use 2 surface mounted
thermostats and operate in two stages so that a
lower control thermostat is for the lower two
elements and an upper control is for the upper two
elements. The lower element will provide recovery
for all needs and the upper two will kick in
additionally for larger demands.
170º F maximum delivered temperature.
System Sentinel LED indicators are provided
for each element to show power on.
A switch is provided in the control circuit for
installation dry fire protection. See label.
A temperature and pressure relief valve is
installed on top of the unit.
3/4” full port, full flow brass drain valve.
Standards approved to UL 1453 and UL/NSF 005.
Eclipse Specifications
RECOVERY CAPACITIES
Recovery at various temperature rises
T
EMPERATURERISE
EQUIVALENT
MODELNUMBER INPUTKW BTU/HR UNITS 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F 110°F 120°F
ME85-12 12.4 42,309 GPH 126 100 84 72 63 55 50 45 42
ME85-18 18 61,420 GPH 186 149 124 106 93 83 74 68 62
ME85-24 24 81,893 GPH 248 199 165 142 124 110 99 90 83
ME105-12 12.4 42,309 GPH 126 100 84 72 63 55 50 45 42
ME105-18 18 61,420 GPH 186 149 124 106 93 83 74 68 62
ME105-24 24 81,893 GPH 248 199 165 142 124 110 99 90 83
DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION
All dimensions shown in inches
CAPACITY MAX.DELIVERED WATER HEATER WATERHEATER HEIGHTTO APPROX.SHIPPING
MODELNUMBER INPUTKW GALLONS TEMPERATURE HEIGHT DIAMETER WATERCONNECTION WEIGHT(LBS.)
ME85-12 12.4 85 170º 66-1/4 28-1/4 70-1/4 170
ME85-18 18 85 170º 66-1/4 28-1/4 70-1/4 170
ME85-24 24 85 170º 66-1/4 28-1/4 70-1/4 170
ME105-12 12.4 105 170º 66-1/2 30-1/4 70-3/4 185
ME105-18 18 105 170º 66-1/2 30-1/4 70-3/4 185
ME105-24 24 105 170º 66-1/2 30-1/4 70-3/4 185
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FULLLOADCURRENT–INAMPERES
NUMBER ELEMENT NUMBER NUMBER
208V 240V 277V 480V
MODELNUMBER INPUTKW OFELEMENTS WATTAGE OFFUSES OFTHERMOSTATS PHASE1 PHASE3 PHASE1 PHASE3 PHASE1 PHASE1 PHASE3
ME85-12 12.4 4 3100 8260 39 52 34 45 26 17
ME85-18 18 4 4500 8287 57 75 50 65 38 25
ME85-24 24 4 6000 82115 76 100 66 87 50 35
ME105-12 12.4 4 3100 8260 39 52 34 45 26 17
ME105-18 18 4 4500 8287 57 75 50 65 38 25
ME105-24 24 4 6000 82115 76 100 66 87 50 35
Commercial water heaters
from Rheem-Ruud