Bradford White LD-12UT3-1 User manual

Light Duty Commercial Utility
Energy Saver Electric Water Heater
The Light Duty Utility Electric Models Feature:
■Fully Automatic Controls—Fast acting surface-mount thermostat for
automatic temperature control. Factory installed sensitive manual reset
energy cut-off for safety to prevent overheating. (Maximum thermostat
setting is 160°F.)
■Direct Heat Transfer With a Single Immersed Element—Transfers heat
directly and efficiently to the water. Screw-in style element.
■Vitraglas®Lining—Bradford White water heater tanks are protected from
the corrosive effects of hot water by an exclusive ceramic porcelain-like
coating. The Bradford White high silica Vitraglas®lining provides a tough
interior surface for our hot water tanks.
■1" Non-CFC Foam Insulation—Surrounds the tank surface, saving energy
by retarding loss of heat.
■Water Connections—3/4" NPT factory installed true dielectric fittings
extend water heater life and eases installation. Located on the side for
easier installation.
■Alternate Top Water Connections—The 6 and 12 gallon models have
alternate 3/4" water connection tappings on top.
■Protective Magnesium Anode Rod—Provides added protection against
corrosion for long trouble-free service.
■Steel Tank—Heavy gauge steel automatically formed, rolled and welded.
■Voltages Available—120V,208V,240V,277V,480V.
■Single Phase Operation Only.
■T&P Relief Valve Installed—All models have special tapping on side
of tank.
Photo is of
LD-12UT3-1
3or 5-Year Limited Tank Warranties / 1-Year Limited Warranty on Component Parts.
For more information on warranty, please visit www.bradfordwhite.com
For products installed in USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Some states do not allow limitations on warranties.
See complete copy of the warranty included with the heater.
MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: 5,954,492; 5,761,379; 5,943,984; 5,081,696; 5,988,117; 6,142,216; 5,199,385; 5,574,822; 5,372,185; 5,485,879; 5,277,171;
(B1)5,341,770; 5,660,165; 5,596,952; 5,682,666; 4,904,428; 5,023,031; 5,000,893; 4,669,448; 4,829,983; 4,808,356; 5,115,767; 5,092,519; 5,052,346; 4,416,222; 4,628,184; 4,861,968; 4,672,919; Re. 34,534;
7,270,087 B2. OTHER U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENT APPLICATIONS PENDING. CURRENT CANADIAN PATENTS: 1,272,914; 1,280,043; 1,289,832; 2,045,862; 2,112,515; 2,108,186; 2,107,012; 2,092,105; 2,409,271.
Vitraglas®is a registered trademark of Bradford White®Corporation.
412-B-0408-A
Copper Screw Type Immersion Element
(Incoloy type immersion element available upon request)

Light Duty Utility Energy Saver Models Meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1b (current standard) C.E.C. Listed
Model
Number
Approx.
Shipping
Weight
lbs.
E
Floor to
Cold Water
Conn.
in.
B
Jacket
Dia.
in.
A
Floor to
Heater
Top
in.
U.S.
Gal.
Capacity Recovery
100°F Rise
LD-6U3-1†
LD-10U3-1†
LD-12UT3-1†
LD-15U3-1†
LD-20U3-1
LD-30U3-1
6
10
12
15
19
30
Imp.
Gal.
5
8
10
13
16
25
U.S.*
GPH
6
6
6
6
6
6
Imp.*
GPH
5
5
5
5
5
5
33
48
48
55
59
82
161/2
171/2
273/4
201/4
243/4
30
C
Floor to
Hot Water
Conn.
in.
101/8
15
211/8
173/4
181/4
231/2
14
16
14
18
18
22
31/8
511/16
3
61/8
3
41/2
101/8
14
211/8
163/4
181/4
231/2
D
Floor to
T&P
Conn.
in.
Model
Number
Approx.
Shipping
Weight
kg.
E
Floor to
Cold Water
Conn.
mm.
B
Jacket
Dia.
mm.
A
Floor to
Heater
Top
mm.
Liters
Capacity Recovery
56°C Rise
LD-6U3-1†
LD-10U3-1†
LD-12UT3-1†
LD-15U3-1†
LD-20U3-1
LD-30U3-1
23
38
45
57
72
114
Liters/*
Hour
23
26
23
26
23
23
15
22
22
25
27
37
444
246
730
257
464
787
419
444
705
514
629
762
C
Floor to
Hot Water
Conn.
mm.
257
381
537
451
464
597
356
404
356
457
457
557
79
144
76
155
76
114
F
Floor to
Anode
Rod
in.
161/2
911/16
273/4
101/8
101/4
30
F
Floor to
Anode
Rod
mm.
G
Floor to
Electrical
Access
in.
161/2
12
273/4
1211/16
243/4
30
G
Floor to
Electrical
Access
mm.
419
305
705
309
628
762
257
355
537
425
464
59
D
Floor to
T&P
Conn.
mm.
Commercial Electric Water Heater
General
All models UL and CUL listed. These heaters are wired Single Phase, 120V with one 1500W element,
unless otherwise specified.
All water and electrical connections are 3/4" (19mm)NPT.
All models certified at 300 psi test pressure (2068 kPa) and 150 psi working pressure (1034 kPa).
Applicable models CSA verified for energy performance in accordance with C191.1-M90.
Dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice in accordance with our policy of continuous product improvement.
Recovery
GPH Temperature Rise °F
Wattage
1500W
2000W
2500W
3000W
3500W
4000W
4500W
5000W
5500W
6000W
60
10
14
17
21
24
28
31
34
38
41
80
8
10
13
15
18
21
23
26
29
31
90
7
9
11
14
16
18
21
23
25
28
100
6
8
10
12
14
16
19
21
23
25
120
5
7
9
10
12
14
15
17
19
21
B
CD
F
E
G
A
B
F
F
C
E
D
G
A
4" ALTERNATE
COLD INLET
(PLUGGED)
6, 12 GAL.
ONLY
PLUG TYPE
ANODE
6, 12, & 30
GAL. ONLY
ALTERNATE HOT
OUTLET (PLUGGED)
6, 12 GAL. ONLY
8"
6, 12, 20 & 30 Gallon Models
Printed in U.S.A.
412-B-0408-A
©2008, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved.
Ambler,PA
For U.S. and Canada field service, contact your professional installer or local BradfordWhite sales representative.
Sales 800-523-2931 ●Fax [phone] / Technical Support800-334-3393 ●Fax [phone] ●Warranty 800-531-2111 ●Fax [phone]
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Voltage
Wattage
Limitations
1500W
2000W
2500W
3000W
3500W
4000W
4500W
5000W
5500W
6000W
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
no
no
120V
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
208V
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
240V
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
277V
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
480V
Specify wattage and voltage when ordering.
Use chart to right for maximum wattages at certain voltages.
†Maximum wattage at any voltage is 3000W.
For 5 year models, change suffix "3" to "5".
Single element only.
*Based on 1500W operation.
NSF Construction not available.
10 & 15 Gallon Models