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Bosch Whole House & Point-of-Use
Electric Tankless & Mini-Tank Water Heaters
Bosch Tronic 5000, 3000 and 3000T
Models WH27, WH17, US12-US3, ES8, ES4, ES2.5
With compact tankless and mini-tank products from Bosch, there is
no limit to where you can have hot water. These hot water heaters are
an ideal solution for remote locations and when you need hot water at
a dedicated fixture:
u Garage, apartment, pool house, in-law suites
u Supplemental hot water for high-flow fixtures
u Hard to reach locations that need extra hot water
u Smaller properties and second homes
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Bosch Tronic 5000 Series | WH27, WH17
Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heaters
Endless Hot Water for One Major
Application at a Time
The compact and powerful WH27 & WH17 Tronic 5000 Series
electric whole house tankless water heaters can be installed
virtually anywhere inside the home. They are 97% efficient with
minimal stand-by loss and have modulating elements that
ensure a constant output temperature for hot water comfort.
Note: Bosch Tronic 5000 models require hard wiring.
Recommended climate zones for
installation of WH17 and WH27
WA
MT
OR
ID
NV
CA
WH17 or WH27 may be used for whole house
n
WH27 for whole house
n
WH17 for point-of-use only
Model WH17 is not recommended for whole house use in climates where
average ground water temperature is less than 60°F.
UT
AZ
ND
MN
SD
WY
NE
CO
NM
KS
OK
TX
WI
MI
IA
IN
IL
MO
AR
LA
KY
TN
AL
MS
OH
WV
SC
GA
ME
VT
NH
MA
RI
NY
CT
NJ
PA
MD
DE
VA
NC
FL
WATER CONNECTIONS:
¾" inch water connections are
required for the Bosch Tronic
WH27 and WH17. The water
lines both to the inlet & from
the outlet must be copper or
suitably rated stainless steel flex
line for at least 1.5 feet from the
water heater. Plastic or PEX type
plumbing line materials are not
suitable for connecting directly
to the water heater.
Thermal Cutouts
Control PCBs
Polymer Encased
Elements
Flow Transducer
Control PCB
Temperature
Control Knob
20C4 LISTED
Features
u Over 97% thermal efficiency
u Compact and lightweight
u Electronic flow sensor
u Element modulation provides a constant output temperature
u Filter screen on inlet
u Enhanced scale resistance
u Improved temperature stability & control
u 10 year limited warranty
§
Copies of original warranties in their entirety are available at
www.bosch-climate.us
§
Technical Specifications WH27 WH17
Part Numbers
7736500681 7736500682
Electrical Requirements
Volts (VAC)*
Power (kW)
Amps USA /
CANADA**
Minimum USA /
Wire Size CANADA**
Phase
8 GA (6 conductors & ground)
2 GA (2 conductors & ground)
240 / 220 / 208 240 / 220 / 208
26.85 17.25
120 (3 x 40 Amps)†
120 (1 x 120 Amps)
80 (2 x 40 Amps)††
80 (1 x 80 Amps)
8 GA (6 conductors & ground)
4 GA (2 conductors & ground)
Single Single
Maximum flow rates depending on temperature rise
Input (kW)
GPM Output @ Temperature Rise of 75°F
GPM Output @ Temperature Rise of 65°F
GPM Output @ Temperature Rise of 55°F
Example: An inlet water temperature of 55°F and a desired water temperature of 120°F requires a temperature
rise of 65°F.
Note: If operating unit on 208V or 220V instead of 240V, choose the next higher output.
26.9 17.3
2.4 1.6
2.8 1.8
3.3 2.1
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Specs are based on 240 V. Lesser
voltage (220 V or 208 V) will result
in reduced output. The unit will
not provide an output temperature
above 131˚F. Bosch Tronic 5000
models require hard wiring.
** In Canada unit must be wired to
a single breaker. AE Canada Kit
required.
† The WH27 requires 120 amps
service. This must be supplied
through three 40-amp double-pole
breakers in your breaker box. Your
house MUST have at least 200 amp
service.
†† The WH17 requires 80 amps service.
This must be supplied through two
40-amp double-pole breakers in
your breaker box. Your house MUST
have at least 150 amp service.