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Encore® LeakGuard™ 40-Gallon 12 Year Smart Electric Short Tank Water Heater

Mfg.#
12EM40-DCS
Sku#
5850201
  • High performance and lower operating cost
  • Compliant with many electric utility incentive programs
  • Electric junction box located above heating elements for easy installation
  • Over-temperature protector cuts off power in excess temperature situations
  • Designed to protect your home, allow remote temperature control and alert you of potential issues

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Description

Encore® Smart electric water heaters with LeakGuard™ is engineered for longer life with built-in leak detection and auto water shutoff.

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

Specifications

General

Amps 22.91
Application Residential
Connection Location Top
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 25 GPH at a 90-degree F rise
Type Electric Short Tank Water Heater
Voltage Rating 240
Water Connection Size 3/4 in
Water Heater Style Smart
Water Temperature (maximum) 140-degree F
Water Temperature (minimum) 85-degree F
Watts 5500

Dimensions

Diameter 22.25 in
Height 48-3/8 in
Weight 108 lb

Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice

Manufacturer Warranty 12 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)

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