Page 2 - Installation Manual
2 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022)
Page 3 - Table of Contents
| 3 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) Table of Contents 1 Key to Symbols and Safety Instructions 4 1.1 Key to Symbols 4 1.2 Safety 4 2 General Information 6 3 Insulation 7 3.1 Insulation Blanket 7 3.2 Pipe Insulation 7 4 Speci fi cations 8 5 Dim...
Page 4 - Key to Symbols and Safety Instructions; Key to Symbols
4 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 1 Key to Symbols and Safety Instructions 1.1 Key to Symbols Warnings Warnings in this document are identifi ed by a warning triangle printed against a grey background.Keywords at the start of a warning indic...
Page 5 - WARNING: SCALD HAZARD; Temperature; Table 1; WARNING: DANGEROUS OPERATION, PERSONAL INJURY; Applicable local codes govern installation.
| 5 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) WARNING: SCALD HAZARD Scald injury is heightened by increased water temperatures. Hot water can produce 3rd degree burns in 6 seconds at 140°F and in 30 seconds at 130°F. If the Water Heater thermostat i...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Affix these instructions to or adjacent to the water heater.; General Information; WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE
6 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER: Affix these instructions to or adjacent to the water heater. Before leaving the premises, review this operating and service manual to be sure that the water heater has...
Page 7 - Figure 1; Insulation; Insulation Blanket; Do not cover any access panels leading to element compartments.; Pipe Insulation
| 7 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) The temperature of the water in the heater is regulated by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacked access panel(s). Dual element water heaters have two thermostats. To comply w...
Page 8 - Speci; Table 2; Dimensions; Figure 2
8 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 4 Speci fi cations Model Number Nominal Gallons Rated Volume (DOE) First Hour Rating Maximum Watts GPH REC @ 90° Rise Uniform Energy Factor R Factor ES30M 30 27.4 43.5 4,500 21 0.92 24 ES40M 40 36.33 51.3 4...
Page 9 - Water Chemistry Requirements; Water Hardness; appliance service life.; NOTICE: PRODUCT DAMAGE
| 9 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 6 Water Chemistry Requirements NOTICE: Chemical imbalance of the water supply may affect efficiency and cause severe damage to the appliance and associated equipment. Water quality must be professionally a...
Page 10 - Installation; The above information is available from:; NOTICE: PROPERTY DAMAGE; Water Lines and Connections; Two temperatures of hot water can be achieved by a mixing valve.
1 0 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 7 Installation WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE This water heater should be installed in accordance with all national, state and local codes and ordinances. If additional information is desired...
Page 11 - Piping Installation; Always ensure that all fi ttings are free from leaks.; Relief Valves
| 11 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 7.4 Piping Installation Water supply pressure should not exceed 80% of the working pressure of the water heater. The working pressure is stated on the water heaters' data plate. If this occurs, a pressure l...
Page 12 - Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve; Must not be in contact with any electrical part; Discharge Line; Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve.; Recirculating Lines; WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
1 2 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve The temperature & pressure relief valve: Must not be in contact with any electrical part Must be connected to a proper discharge line which terminates at an...
Page 13 - Electrical Diagram; Figure 5; WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
| 13 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 7.9 Electrical Diagram This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Codes. Refer to wiring diagram in this manual for fi eld wiring connections. Figure 5 Total...
Page 14 - Electrical Connections
1 4 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 7.10 Electrical Connections WARNING: FIRE, SHOCK HAZARD, PROPERTY DAMAGE Do not use this water heater with any electrical supply voltage other than the one listed on the data plate.This water heater is ...
Page 15 - Thermostats and Controls
| 15 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 7.11 Thermostats and Controls All Electric Residential Water Heaters feature automatic controls to regulate heating elements. Surface mounted thermostats are used on this water heater. The thermostats are p...
Page 16 - Figure 6
1 6 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) Figure 6 HOT COLD TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) 6" AIR GAP SHUT-OFF VALVE SUITABLE OPEN DRAIN Installation Example
Page 17 - Water Temperature Regulation; Water Temperature Setting; Figure 7; Safety Controls; WARNING: IMPROPER OPERATION, PERSONAL INJURY; To reset the high limit; 0 Seasonal Operation; Vacation/Freezing Temperatures
| 17 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 8 Water Temperature Regulation The thermostat is adjusted to a temperature setting of 125°F or lower when it is shipped from the factory. Water temperature can be regulated by adjusting the thermostat to th...
Page 18 - 1 Maintenance; Draining Heater
1 8 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 11 Maintenance WARNING: MODIFICATION, TAMPERING Tampering with the thermostat, heater elements, electrical connections or temperature and pressure relief valve-is dangerous and may result in serious inj...
Page 19 - Test the TPR Valve; Lift the lever. Make sure the valve discharges freely.; Heating Elements; Figure 9
| 19 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 11.2 Test the TPR Valve Test the operation of the relief valve after fi lling and pressurizing the system. Place a bucket under the pipe connected to the temperature-pressure-relief (TPR) valve on the top or...
Page 20 - NOTICE: WARRANTY EXCLUSION; The water heater has two anode rods. See Section 13 Water Heater; To inspect or replace the anode rods:; Stand-alone anode rod; Water Heater Sounds; Drain your water heater every six months.
2 0 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 11.4 Anode Rod The anode rode is a sacrifi cial metal rod that avoids corrosion and premature failure (leaks) in the tank. It is a consumable item. The anode rod will need to be replaced before it is deple...
Page 21 - Leakage Checkpoints; Checkpoint; Table 5
| 21 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 11.7 Leakage Checkpoints Figure 11 Checkpoint Description A Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.* B The primary anode rod may be leaking. C Small amounts of...
Page 22 - 2 Troubleshooting; Problem
2 2 | Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters - BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 12 Troubleshooting Review the chart on this page fi rst and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your home caused a build up of scale ...
Page 23 - 3 Water Heater Components
| 23 Installation Manual Bosch Tronic 5000T Electric Water Heaters- BTC 724001301 C (11.2022) 13 Water Heater Components Figure 12