Bradford White ES-5500-4-S-10 User Manual

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

The KwickShot®Electric Tankless Water Heaters
Models Feature:

■ On Demand Hot Water—No delay.

■ Reduced Energy Waste—Flow switch activates heater only

on demand (no stand-by heat loss). 99% efficient.

■ Continuous Hot Water—No storage capacity to run out.

■ No Need for a T&P Relief Valve—Check local codes.

■ Integral Flow Restrictor—Built-in to ensure proper

temperature rise.

■ Prevention Of Bacteria Growth.

■ Easy Installation—Mounts on wall – no sweat connections.

■ Ni Chrome Heating Element—A unique, patented flow

path ensures optimum heat transfer and extended
element life.

■ Durable Design—Reduces calcification and sedimentation.

■ Space Saving Installation—Compact size.

■ High Temperature Limit Switch (ECO)—Protects against

element burn out, with reset button.

■ Warranty—Heaters are designed for durability and

guaranteed against failure due to leaks of Heater
Body/Element Assembly for a period of 10 years. Field
serviceable element with replaceable cartridge element
(1 year warranty).

■ Single Phase and Three Phase models—Single Phase

models 240 volt and below are cUL certified.

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.

KwickShot

®

is a registered trademark of Bradford White®Corporation.

217-B-1012-A

LISTED
WHERE

APPLICABLE

ES-3000-1-S-10 3.0 120 25.0 41 10 AWG
ES-3500-1-S-10 3.5 120 29.0 48 10 AWG
ES-3500-4-S-10 3.5 240 14.6 48 14 AWG
ES-4100-2-S-10 4.1 208 19.7 56 12 AWG
ES-4100-5-S-10 4.1 277 14.8 56 14 AWG
ES-5500-4-S-10 5.5 240 22.9 75 10 AWG

Model

NumberkWRating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature

Rise °F

0.5 GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Single Point (Single Phase)

Intregal 0.5 GPM flow control and faucet aerator provided.

3

8

"

3

8

"

OUTLET

FLOW

REGULATOR

REMOVABLE

FILTER

INTLET

Specifications:
Dimensions: 103⁄4" x 51⁄4" x 27⁄8"

Weight: 3 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: ABS UL rated 94Vo.
Glass reinforced Fortron

®

Heater Body and Ni Chrome Element

Color: White
Element: Replaceable cartridge insert
Pipe-Fittings: 3/8" compression at top

of unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI,
Max 150 PSI.

5

1

4

"

1

1

2

"

3

4

"

2

7

8

"

10

3

4

"

9

3

4

"

OUTLET INTLET

Specifications:
Dimensions: 103⁄4" x 51⁄4" x 27⁄8"

Weight: 3 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: ABS UL rated 94Vo.
Glass reinforced Fortron®Heater Body and Ni
Chrome Element
Color: White
Standard temperature range 100°F-140°F.
Maintains accurate temperature control +/- 1°F

Element: Replaceable cartridge insert
Pipe-Fittings: 1/2" compression at bottom

of unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI, Max 150 PSI.

EFT-7500-4-S-10 7.5 240 32.0 — 68 51 34 25 8 AWG
EFT-9500-4-S-10 9.5 240 40.0 — 86 65 43 32 8 AWG

Model

NumberkWRating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature Rise °F

0.5

GPM

0.75
GPM

1.0

GPM

1.5

GPM

2.0

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Thermostatic (Single Phase)

Turn on 0.5 GPM (up to 6.5kW)
Turn on 0.7 GPM (7.5 kW and up)
Max Flow 2.0 GPM

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart on page 5.

Note: Designed to comply with 0.5GPM hand washing code
target outlet temperature 105°F - 110°F. Please consult local
codes for electrical requirements. Additional voltages and
wattages are available. For more information please consult
factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart on page 5.
Applications: Single Phase Only.

Dishwashers, Boosters (to 180°F). Schools, Hospitals, Nursing
Homes, Laboratories. Emergency Eye Wash Fountains. Single
and Multiple Hand wash Stations.

SPEC OPTIONS:
S - Sanitation Setting 180°F
FS - Factory Set Temperature

(Ambient to 180°F)

ML - Multiple Lavs (5.5 to 10kW)

Factory Set Temp 105°F.
.5 GPM Turn On

Note: Designed to comply with 0.5GPM hand washing code target outlet
temperature 105°F - 110°F. Please consult local codes for electrical
requirements. Additional voltages and wattages are available. For more
information please consult factory.

Applications: Single Phase Only.
Shopping Malls, Schools, Stadiums, Public Hand Washing.

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3

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2

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10

3

4

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9

3

4

"

2

1

2

"

ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY

2

Please specify your application
when you place your order.
Example: EFT-9500-4-S-10-S
(Dishwasher 180°F)

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

EFC-5500-4-S-10 5.5 240 23.0 75 50 38 25 18 10 AWG
EFC-6500-4-S-10 6.5 240 27.0 88 59 44 30 22 10 AWG
EFC-7500-4-S-10 7.5 240 32.0 — 68 51 34 25 8 AWG
EFC-9500-4-S-10 9.5 240 40.0 — 86 65 43 32 8 AWG
EFC-8300-2-S-10 8.3 208 39.0 — 76 57 38 29 8 AWG

Model

NumberkWRating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature Rise °F

0.5

GPM

0.75
GPM

1.0

GPM

1.5

GPM

2.0

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Flow Controlled (Single Phase)

Turn on 0.5 GPM (up to 6.5kW)
Turn on 0.7 GPM (7.5 kW and up)
Max Flow 2.0 GPM

5

1

4

"

1

1

2

"

3

4

"

2

7

8

"

10

3

4

"

9

3

4

"

OUTLET INTLET

Specifications:
Dimensions: 103⁄4" x 51⁄4" x 27⁄8"

Weight: 3 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: ABS UL rated 94Vo.
Glass reinforced Fortron®Heater Body
and Ni Chrome Element
Color: White
Standard temperature range
100°F-140°F.
Maintains accurate temperature control

±

1°F

Element: Replaceable cartridge insert
Pipe-Fittings: 1/2" compression at

bottom of unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI,
Max 150 PSI.

The unit must have 2 independent electrical circuits using correctly rated wire
and 2 circuit breakers.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 10" x 9" x 3"

Weight: 8 lbs.
Materials:
Cover: Enameled Steel.
Glass reinforced “UDEL†” Heater
Body and Ni Chrome Element

Color: White
Element: Dual replaceable

cartridge inserts
Pipe-Fittings: 3/4" NPT pipe
fittings at the bottom of the unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI,
Max 150 PSI.

EFT-19000-4-D-10 19.0 240 80 (2 x 40 Amps) 87 65 52 43 8 AWG per module

Model

Number

kW

Rating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature Rise °F

1.5

GPM

2.0

GPM

2.5

GPM

3.0

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Series Two - Thermostatic (Single Phase)

(Twin Module) With Single Thermostatic Control

Activated in stages based on demand
Min. flow 0.7 GPM Max Flow 3.0 GPM

Please consult local codes for electrical requirements. Additional
voltages and wattages are available. For more information please
consult factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart on page 5.
Applications: Single Phase Only.

Kitchen Sinks, Bar Sinks, Dual Lavs, Utility Sinks, Manufacturing
Facilities, and Modular Buildings.

Please consult local codes for electrical requirements.
Additional voltages and wattages are available. For
more information please consult factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart
on page 5.

Applications: Single Phase Only.
Residential-Single Shower (Cabin or Condo), Multi Lavs.

SPEC OPTIONS:

Multi Lavs = ML 0.5 turn on

set temp.

Set Temp = 105°F.

9

"

10

"

3

"

ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY

4

"

3

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

EFT-28000-4-T-10 28.0 240 65 50 8 AWG120 (3x40 Amps) — — —

Model

Number

kW

Rating

Voltage Current

Per

Phase

Temperature Rise °F

1.5

GPM

2.0

GPM

2.5

GPM

3.0

GPM

4.0

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Series Three (Single Phase)

Min Flow 0.7 GPM
Max Flow 4.0 GPM

ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY

4

1

4

"

15

1

4

"

12

1

4

"

7

1

4

"

OUTLET INTLET

Please consult local codes for electrical requirements.
Additional voltages and wattages are available. For
more information please consult factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart
on page 5.

Applications: Single Phase Only.
Whole House Residential up to 4.5 GPM (Apartment,
Condo, Cabin).

The unit must have 3 independent electrical circuits using correctly rated wire
and 3 circuit breakers. This unit can only be ordered with 240V, but can be
used on 208V with 25% reduced output (no model number change required).

EFT-38000-4-F-10 38.0 240 160 (4x40 Amps) 129.8 129.8 103.8 86.5 64.9 51.9 43.3 8 AWG

Model

NumberkWRating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature Rise °F

1.0

GPM

2.0

GPM

2.5

GPM

3.0

GPM

5.0

GPM

6.0

GPM

4.0

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Series Four (Single Phase)

Min Flow 0.7 GPM
Max Flow 6.0 GPM

Please consult local codes for electrical
requirements. Additional voltages and wattages
are available. For more information please consult
factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart
on page 5.

Applications: Single Phase Only.
Whole House Residential.
Multi Fixture up to 6GPM.

4

Specifications:
Dimensions: 20

3

⁄16"x
121⁄8"x 41⁄8"
Weight: 23 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: Enameled Steel.
Glass reinforced “UDEL†” Heater
Body and Ni Chrome Element

Color: White
Element: Four replaceable cartridge

inserts
Pipe-Fittings: 3/4" NPT pipe fittings
at the bottom of the unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI,
Max 150 PSI.

ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY

4

1

8

"

20

3

16

"

12

1

8

"

9

31

32

"

OUTLET INTLET

Specifications:
Dimensions: 151⁄4"x 121⁄4"x 41⁄4"

Weight: 12 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: Enameled Steel.
Glass reinforced “UDEL†”
Heater Body and Ni Chrome
Element

Color: White
Element: Three replaceable

cartridge inserts
Pipe-Fittings: 3/4" NPT pipe
fittings at the bottom of the
unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25
PSI, Max 150 PSI.

The unit must have 4 independent electrical circuits using
correctly rated wire and 4 circuit breakers. This unit can
only be ordered with 240V, but can be used on 208V with
25% reduced output (no model number change required).

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

EFT-18000-2-T-10

18.0 208v/120v 50.0 82 61 49 41 35 32 10 AWG

EFT-24000-2-T-10

24.0 208v/120v 67.0 — 82 65 54 47 41 10 AWG

EFTR-18000-6-T-10

18.0 480v 21.7 82 61 49 41 35 32 10 AWG

EFTR-24000-6-T-10

24.0 480v 28.9 — 82 65 54 47 41 10 AWG

EFTR-32000-6-T-10

32.0 480v 38.5 — — 87 73 62 55 8 AWG

Model

NumberkWRating

Voltage AMPS

Temperature Rise °F

1.5

GPM

2.0

GPM

2.5

GPM

3.0

GPM

4.0

GPM

3.5

GPM

Recommended

Wire Size

Thermostatic Triple Module Models (Three Phase)

Min Flow 0.7 GPM
Max Flow 4.0 GPM

Voltage Identification Code

For All Models

Voltage Code

Voltage

1 2 3 4
120 208 220 240 5277

7
380 8415

6
480

Example: ES-5500-4-S-10-S

The 4 in the model number indicates 240 volt.
Please be advised that the voltages listed in the Voltage Identification Code
may not be available for all models.

Additional voltages and wattages are available. For more information please
consult factory.

5

Electrical Configurations and Requirements for Bradford White Three Phase Tankless Water Heaters.

All Bradford White three-phase units are custom made to order and, as such, are non-returnable and non-refundable. We urge you therefore to check your

electrical supply, making sure all criteria for operating your Bradford White water heaters are met.

Bradford White 208 or 480 Three Phase Units

Delta Configuration
Requires: 3 Lives, 1 Ground (earth)

Three-Phase Delta; Three-Wire

L1

L2

L3

Please consult local codes for electrical requirements.
Additional voltages and wattages are available. For more
information please consult factory.

Refer to Voltage Identification Code Chart
and wiring diagram on page 5.

Multi-Outlet Three Phase Applications: Modular Hand
Washing, Multi-Shower, Restaurants, Beauty Salons.

Specifications:
Dimensions:

15

1

⁄4"x 121⁄4"x 41⁄4"

Weight: 15 lbs.

Materials:

Cover: Enameled Steel.
Glass reinforced “UDEL†” Heater
Body and Ni Chrome Element

Color: White
Element: Triple replaceable

cartridge inserts
Pipe-Fittings: 1/2" compression
at bottom of unit.
Operating Pressure: Min 25 PSI,
Max 150 PSI.

SPEC OPTIONS:
S = Sanitation 180°F
ML = Multi-Lav temp

setting 105 to
110 - 0.5 turn on up
to 8 lavs

FS = Factory Set

(ambient to 180°F)

ELECTRICAL

SUPPLY

4

1

4

"

15

1

4

"

12

1

4

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7

1

4

"

OUTLET INTLET

These models are not certified to be installed in Canada.

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

Electric Tankless Water Heaters

Suggested Specification:

Tankless Water Heater shall be a Bradford White Model __________ with __________kW, _________vac ______________ to heat
________GPM @ a temperature rise of __________ degrees F. Unit shall have ABS UL 94 Vo rated or enameled-steel cover.
Heater body and element shall be glass reinforced UDEL

®

or Fortron®. Element shall be replaceable cartridge insert. Unit shall
have a replaceable filter in the inlet connector. Element shall be iron free, nickel-chrome material. Heater shall be fitted with
3/8" or 1/2" compression nuts and sleeves or 3/4" NPT fittings to eliminate need for soldering. Maximum operating pressure
of 150 psi. Hot water storage tanks prohibited. Unit shall be Bradford White or approved equal.

Note: All models are Single Phase except the Thermostatic Three Phase (3 Module) Models.
Kwickshot models are not recommended for Space Heating Applications.
No chemicals shall be added to the Kwickshot models: Potable Water Only.

U.S. Patent No.’s: 4,762,980 and 4,960,976
UL Patent #'s 4,762,980 and 4,960,976.
UL Listed: E197168

- Only for 240 Volt and below Single Phase Models

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FLOW CHART

Typical Flow Rates in Gallons per Minute (gpm)

Fixture

Type

Flow

Rates

Lavatory

Flow Rate, (GPM) =

Rise in Temp. (°F) =

kW Rating =

kW rating x 6.83

FORMULAS

kW rating x 6.83

GPM x rise in temp.

rise in temp. (°F)

rise in temp. (°F)

6.83

0.5

Bathtub

2.0-4.0

Shower

1.5-4.0

Kitchen

Sink

1.0-1.5

Pantry

Sink

1.5-2.5

Laundry

Sink

2.5-3.0

Dishwasher

1.0-3.0

GPM

Temperature Rise - ˚F

POWER REQUIRED-kW

29.34kW

26.4kW

23.4kW

20.5kW

17.6kW

14.6kW

11.7kW

8.8kW

5.8kW

3.0kW
—

20˚F

44kW

39.5kW

35.1kW

30.7kW

26.4kW
22kW

17.6kW

13.0kW

8.8kW

4.4kW
—

30˚F

58.6kW

52.7kW

49.9kW
41kW

35.1kW
29kW

23.4kW

17.6kW

11.7kW

5.8kW

3.0kW
40˚F

73.2kW

65.9kW

58.6kW

51.2kW
44kW
37kW
29kW
22kW

14.6kW

7.3kW

3.6kW
50˚F

82kW

70.3kW

61.5kW

52.7kW
44kW

35.1kW

26.4kW

17.6kW

8.8kW

4.4kW
60˚F

82kW

71.5kW

61.5kW

51.2kW
41kW

30.7kW

20.5kW

10.2kW

5.1kW
70˚F

79kW

70.3kW

58.6kW

46.9kW

35.1kW

23.4kW

11.7kW

5.8kW
80˚F

79kW

65.9kW

52.7kW

39.5kW

26.4kW

13.0kW

6.5kW
90˚F

73.2kW

58.6kW
44kW

29.3kW

14.6kW

7.3kW
100˚F

64.4kW

48.3kW

32.2kW

16.1kW
8kW

110˚F

Printed in U.S.A.

217-B-1012-A

©2012, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved.

Ambler, PA

For U.S. and Canada field service, contact your professional installer or local Bradford White sales representative.

Sales 800-523-2931 ●Fax [phone] / Technical Support 800-334-3393 ●Fax [phone] ●Warranty 800-531-2111 ●Fax [phone]

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