American Water Heater 50 Gallon Short Standard Electric Water Heater E12350R045DCV User Manual

							12-Year Limited Tank/Parts Warranty*
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The diffuser dip tube helps reduce sediment 
buildup inside the water heater tank to 
preserve high efficiency output for years of 
trouble-free service.
•  Fused Ceramic Shield
 A tough, thick, durable coat of blue cobalt ceramic is fused to the tank’s
 in

terior surfaces at 1600°F, forming a corrosion-resistant lining for years    
 
of dependable pr

otection and use.
•  Self-Cleaning Diffuser Dip Tube
 Minimizes sediment buildup for long tank life.
•  Dual Incoloy Heating Elements
 Stainless steel sheathed, screw-in, direct immersion, 4500-watt, 240-volt   
 
hea
 ting elements for maximum efficiency and longer life.
•  Non-CFC Foam Insulation
 The tank is surrounded by a 3” thick coat of non-CFC polyurethane foam   
 
t
 o trap heat inside the tank, saving energy.
•  T&P Valve
 Conveniently located on the side of the tank to facilitate piping to a       
 
dr
 ain or external to the building.  Also available with top T&P opening     
 
f

or field installed top T&P valve.
•  3/4” Water Connections
 Located on top.
•  Anode Rod
 Top-mounted, heavy-duty anode for added tank protection, extending    
 
the lif
 e of the tank.
•  Built-In Electric Junction Box
 Top-located, convenient junction box, ready for 1/2” or 3/4” conduit.
•  Thermostat/High Limit Control
 Combination control allows adjustment of water temperature while
 pr
eventing overheat protection.
•  Code Approvals
 Listed to UL 174, 1987 NAECA current requirement, BOCA and ASHRAE    
 
90.1- 1999. A
 ll models are certified at 300 PSI test pressure and 150 PSI     
 
w

orking pressure.
•  Brass Drain Valve
 Durable, tamper-resistant brass drain valve.
Revised November 2012 NRESS00108
NRESS00108 Nov. 2012 Res Elect Spec.indd   111/18/12   5:00 PM
*For complete warranty information consult the written warranty of  American Water Heaters found at w, or call \(800\) 999-9515.
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ACCESS PANEL
T&P VALVE
ANODE
JUNCTION
BOX
T&P VALVE
Specification
Residential electric water heater(s) shall be model ____________ as manufactured by American Water Heaters, or an approved equal, and shall have a ______ year tank 
warranty and a ______ -year parts warranty, when installed in a  residential application.  Heater(s) shall have a storage capacity of _______ gallons and shall have a rated 
input of __________ kW at __________ Volts, single phase, 60 cycle AC, and shall be designed, tested and listed in accordance with Underwriter’s Laboratories standard 
UL 174.  Heaters shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Federal “National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987” and shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-
1999.  The interior of the storage tank shall be lined with a Fused Ceramic Shield lining, fused to the tank at 1600°F, forming a corrosion-resistant lining; polymer linings are 
not acceptable.  Each tank shall be furnished with an internal anode for cathodic protection.  The unit must be equipped with a built-in electrical junction box.  Electrical 
heating elements shall be screw-in, direct immersion, resistance type.   Element operation shall be controlled by a thermostat for each element.  A high temperature cut-
off shall be supplied as an integral part of the heater.  Element access panels shall be provided on the front of the heater for each element.  A durable, tamper-resistant 
brass drain shall be provided on the front of each unit.  The tank shall be totally encased in a metal jacket and insulated with a non-CFC foam to reduce standby heat loss.  
The tank must be design certified for 300 PSI test pressure and 150 PSI working pressure.
NRESS00108 Revised November 2012
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To order single element substitute “S” for “D” in model numb\
er. Delete “V” in model number for top T&P option, T&P opening on top of heater with the valve ship\
ped in the box 
for field installation.  Dimensions and specifications subject to ch\
ange without notice in accordance with our policy of continuous product improvement.  Dimensions on\
 all charts 
shown in inches. 3/4” water connections on 8” center.  All models \
are wired for non-simultaneous element operation.  
 E123-40R-045DHV 40  20.7  0.92  22  47-1/4  40-3/4  116
 

E123-40H-045DV  
40
  
20.7
  
0.92
  
20
  
59
  
52-1/2
  
120
 

E123-50R-045DCV  
50
  
20.7
  
0.93
  
24
  
47-3/4
  
40-3/4
  
142
 

E123-50H-045DOV  
50
  
20.7
  
0.93
  
22
  
59-1/4
  
51-1/2
  
134
 

E123-65H-045DCV  
66
  
20.7
  
0.91
  
24
  
60-1/4
  
53
  
168
 

E123-80H-045DCV  
80
  
20.7
  
0.91
  
26
  
60-1/4
  
53
  
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