SECTION I - GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This booklet describes an electric water heater designed for use in an industrial or commercial application. The complete assembly consists of the storage tank, immersion electric heating element(s), thermostat, safety relief valve, safety high temperature cut out, magnetic contactor(s), and any other required electrical operating control. Optional equipment may be supplied with your unit. Please consult the product drawing for details specific to your assembly. The unit is factory assembled, insulated, jacketed, wired, tested, and ready for electrical and plumbing service connections.
CONSTRUCTION
TANK
The storage tank is constructed of type 316L stainless steel for maximum tank longevity. The tank is formed by all welded construction and is designed for a maximum allowable working pressure of 150 psi (300 psi TP).
TANK CONNECTIONS
The heater is supplied with separate connections for the cold water inlet and the hot water outlet. Water entering the cold water inlet is deflected by means of a baffle within the tank. A
HEATING ELEMENT
The water heater is supplied with an electric immersion heating element assembly(s), composed of incoloy or copper sheathed elements that are brazed into a brass flange. Each assembly is fastened to a corresponding tank flange using a gasket and four (4)
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