Econobec 27 kW - Page 7

Figure 1. – Electrical Specifications by Model
Model
27 kW 21 kW 18 kW 16 kW 14 kW 12 kW 8 kW 6 kW
Elements 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
Voltage 208 - 240 V 208 - 240 V 208 - 240 V 208 - 240 V 208 - 240 V 208 - 240 V 208 - 240V 208 à 240V
Max. KW 27 21 18 16 14 12 8 6
Max. Amp 112 92 75 70 60 50 35 26
Min.
recommended
Amps to home
200 200 125 100 100 100 60 60
Breaker
needed
125 amps 100 amps 80 amps 80 amps 70 amps 60 amps 40 amps 30 amps
STEP 1
Install an appropriate breaker in the home’s main electrical panel based on the model being installed (see Figure
1).
STEP 2
Using a suitable wire gauge that meets all applicable electrical codes for the size of breakers used, run one pair of
wires and a ground wire from the home’s main breaker panel to the tankless water heater.
STEP 3
Remove the cover of the water heater. Attach the pair of wires to the two terminal blocks (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 : Interior of the water heater (Models from 6 to 18 kW)
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