Electrical Connections - Bradford White RE380T6 Manual

Electrical Connections

Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the w ater
heater is full of w ater and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold
w ater supply line is open. Check the rating plate and w iring diagram
before proceeding. This electric w ater heater w as built and w ired in
accordance w ith the INTERTEK testing approvals requirements. The
temperature limiting device is of the manual reset, trip-free type and has
been factory installed to interrupt all ungrounded pow er supply
conductors in the event of thermostat failure. Thermostats are factory
set and w ired in accordance w ith the w iring diagram fastened to the
inside of the top access panel. The plumbing supplier in your area
ordered this heater w ired at the factory to comply w ith existing area
codes, but local utility codes may require or allow other circuitry.
Consult your local pow er company to determine the correct electrical
hook-up in order to meet local utility and building codes and in order to
obtain the most economical rates. Also check to find out if you are
required to obtain a permit before starting the installation. The follow ing
chart show s the recommended fuse size for the maximum w ater heater
w attage. The maximum w attage and rated voltage are show n on the
w ater heater data plate. The w ater heater must be w ell grounded. A
green ground screw is provided at the electrical connection point for
connecting a ground w ire. Ground screw on 10 & 15-gallon models is
located under the removable element cover.
Max. Watts
10000
11000
12000
Recommended Fuse size
120v
1000 15A
1250 15A
1500 20A
2000 25A
2500 30A
3000 35A
3500 ---
4000 ---
4500 ---
5000 ---
5500 ---
6000 ---
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Voltage
208v 240v
10A 10A
10A 10A
10A 10A
15A 15A
15A 15A
20A 20A
25A 20A
25A 25A
30A 25A
30A 30A
35A 30A
40A 35A
60A 55A
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15
277v 480v
10A 10A
10A 10A
10A 10A
10A 10A
15A 10A
15A 10A
20A 10A
20A 15A
25A 15A
25A 15A
25A 15A
30A 20A
45A 30A
50A 30A
55A 35A