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Essential® 40-Gallon 6 Year Electric Tall Tank Water Heater

Mfg.#
6E40-D
Sku#
5850078
  • Isolated tank design reduces conductive heat loss
  • EverKleen™ self cleaning device fights harmful sediment build-up with a high- velocity spiraling water stream – helps operating efficiency by saving energy, money and improving tank life
  • 4500 Watt resistored copper elements to prolong anode rod and tank life
  • Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection
  • Electric junction box located above heating elements for easy installation

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Description

Essential® 6 Year 40 Gallon Tall Electric Tank Water Heater

Read Owner Manual, including all warnings, prior to installation and/or use.

Specifications

General

Amps 18.75
Application Residential
Connection Location Top
First Hour Rating G.P.H. 45 - 63 gal, based on gallon capacity
Household Size 3-4 People (40-50 gal)
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor
Nominal Capacity (gal) 40
Number of Elements 2
Number of Phases 1
Recovery Rate 21 GPH at a 90-degree F rise
Type Electric Tall Tank Water Heater
Voltage Rating 240
Water Connection Size 3/4 in
Water Temperature (maximum) 160-degree F
Water Temperature (minimum) 120-degree F
Watts 4500

Dimensions

Diameter 19-1/4 in
Height 63-5/8 in
Weight 109 lb

Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice

Manufacturer Warranty 6 Year
Prop 65 Warning Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Label Information

Certification, Codes, Standards AHRI Certified; UL Listed

Related Documents

Brochure (PDF)

Warranty (PDF)

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