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For Service & Installation BBT NORTH AMERICA Bosch Group Bosch Water Heating 340 Mad River Park Waitsfield VT 05673 TOLL FREE 866-330-2729 www.boschhotwater.com Thermostatic MODEL AE12 240V IMPORTANT : This booklet should be given to the customer after installation and demonstration.
Important Safety Instructions When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. This appliance must be grounded. 3. Disconnect this product from the electrical supply before cleaning, servicing or removing the cover.
Using the Powerstar Installing the Powerstar Warning Warning Do not install the Powerstar in a room: where Do not use the unit if you think it may be frozen, there is a chance of freezing. as this could result in serious damage to the unit. IMPORTANT - Read entire instructions Wait until you are sure-it has completely thawed Check the pressure of the main water supply.
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Deciding the wiring route Plumbing in the unit • You have a choice of whether to feed Fitting the pipes the electric cable through the side or • The unit should be connected directly to through the back of the unit, the main cold water supply and not to pre- •...
• Attach the front cover and tighten the Voltage Current Wire Size retaining screws. Model (AWG) AE12 Spare Parts Strip back the insulation on the power 93793749 12 kW Heat Exchanger wires about ". Any insulation on the (Thermostatic) ground should be stripped back about "...
Note: Starting up the Powerstar Checking for leaks If the unit is servicing a single lever faucet you may need to restrict the cold water supply to the • Lot the water run through the unit for a faucet to balance water pressure and improve few seconds.
How the Powerstar works Depending on the region of the country, the temperature of the water supply can vary from Water comes in through the inlet tube. 40°F in winter to about 70°F in the summer, with The flow switch senses water has passed an average of about 50°F.
FOR THE INSTALLER SYMPTOM CAUSE WHAT TO DO Electricity not on Check electrical supply. Cold water only -neon The water supply is connected to Reconnect the water supply to the light off. the OUTLET of the unit. INLET (marked in blue) The high temperature thermal cut Reset it by opening the unit and out has tripped...
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FOR THE USER SYMPTOM CAUSE WHAT TO DO The water supply is turned off. Turn on the main supply fully at the Little or no water stop valve. flows. Cold water The flow is not high enough to Open the inlet service valve fully. only -neon activate.
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Appendix Flow vs. Temperature Setting Guide: The following graph Indicates the water temperatures the Thermostatic Powerstar can achieve at different flow rates. The graph shows the maximum and minimum temperatures achievable for the 12 kW unit with the inlet water temperature set to an average ambient temperature. NOTE: 1.
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Powerstar Limited 5 Year Warranty b) The water heater has not been installed in APPLIED ENERGY PRODUCTS LTD. THROUGH ITS U.S D ISTRIBUTION BOSCH WATER accordance with the applicable local plumbing HEATING. (here in after BBT) guarantees this water h eater and/or building code(s) and/or regulation(s), or at the original installation location against defects in c) The water neater has not been installed in...
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