Conversion Kit Instructions For Models: E32-50S, E32-80R & E32-120R (To be performed ONLY by qualified service providers) 238-43984-00D 4/19
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models NOTICE The conversion procedure outlined in this manual is to be executed ONLY by Qualified Service Personnel. Before attempting conversions it is recommended that you read the detailed instructions described herein. The purpose of this instruction manual is to instruct about the changing of wattage, voltage, and electrical phase for the commercial electric water heaters manufactured by Bradford White Corporation. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Safety Precautions NOTICE The conversion procedure outlined in this manual is to be executed ONLY by Qualified Service Personnel. Before attempting conversions, it is recommended that you read the detailed instructions described herein. Be sure to disconnect the water heater from the electrical supply before performing any servicing of the electrical system or before attempting any of the conversion procedures.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Conversion Kits for Models E32-50S-3/80R-3/120R-3 1. Refer to Table 1-3 below that contains water heater KW, Element Wattage, Voltage, and kit part numbers. 2. Locate the KW of the required water heater. 3. Move across the table (to the right) until you reach the required voltage. 4. Select the required kit number. 5. Use that kit for this conversion. 6. Refer to the remaining pages for a detailed conversion procedure. Table 1.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Wattage/Voltage Conversion --- Element Changes 1. Remove and replace one element at a time. 2. Disconnect the electrical wires from the element terminals. 3. Remove the electrical elements using the Screw-in element removal wrench --- or ---- a 1 ½” deep well socket wrench. 4. Remove the replacement elements from the conversion kit. Check the element markings to ensure correct wattage and voltage before installing. 5.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Voltage Conversion 1. Voltage conversion is accomplished by replacing the existing elements with elements that are rated at the required voltage. 2. To accomplish this conversion, refer to the above procedure for KW Conversion ---- Element Changes. 3. Execute steps 1 thru 8 of that procedure. Control Box Conversion NOTICE Control box conversion is ONLY required when converting water heater to 18Kw 208v (Kit # 415-43942-45). 1.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Electrical Phase Conversion Electrical phase conversion will require a change from single-phase to three-phase or an opposite conversion change from three-phase to single-phase. Each of these conversions will be explained separately as follows: Figure 3. Example of finished Three Phase construction. Figure 4. Example of finished Single Phase construction.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Phase Conversion Only kits Table 4. Phase Conversion Kits. Volts 208 240 480 6KW 9KW Conversion Kit 415-45246-13 415-45246-07 415-45246-01 Conversion Kit 415-45246-14 415-45246-08 415-45246-02 Volts 208 240 480 13.
Instructions for Conversion of Commercial Electric Models Concluding Steps The water heater rating plate will need to be modified because the conversion altered the electrical characteristics of the water heater. Refer to Figure 5 which displays a typical commercial electric rating plate that is to be altered. This rating plate is placed on every Commercial Electric water heater produced by Bradford White Corporation. Locate this rating plate on the water heater you have just converted. Figure 5.
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