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

the corrosive effects of hot water by an exclusive ceramic porcelain-like
coating. The Bradford White high silica Vitraglas
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.

®

Lining—Bradford White water heater tanks are protected from

®

lining provides a tough

Photo is of

LD-12UT3-1

Copper Screw Type Immersion Element

(Incoloy type immersion element available upon request)

3 or 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.
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TIONS 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.

ranty included with the heater

.

412-B-0408-A

Light Duty Utility Energy Saver Models

Meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1b (current standard) C.E.C. Listed

Model

Number

A

pprox.

Shipping

Weight

lbs.

E

Floor to

Cold Water

C

onn.

in.

B

Jacket

Dia.

in.

A

Floor to

Heater

T

op

in.

U.S.

G

al.

C

apacity Recovery

100°F Rise

LD-6U3-1†
L

D-10U3-1†

L

D-12UT3-1†
LD-15U3-1†
LD-20U3-1
L

D-30U3-1

6

1

0

1

2
15
19
3

0

Imp.
G

al.

5
8

1

0
13
16
2

5

U

.S.*

G

PH

6
6
6
6
6
6

I

mp.*

G

PH

5
5
5
5
5
5

33
4

8

4

8
55
59
8

2

16

1

/2

1

7

1

/2

2

7

3

/4
201/4
243/4

3

0

C

Floor to

Hot Water

C

onn.

in.

10

1

/8

1

5

2

1

1

/8
173/4
181/4
2

3

1

/2

14
1

6

1

4
18
18
2

2

31/8

511/16

3

6

1

/8

3

4

1

/2

101/8

1

4

2

1

1

/8
163/4
181/4
2

3

1

/2

D

Floor to

T&P

C

onn.

in.

Model

Number

A

pprox.

Shipping

Weight

kg.

E

Floor to

Cold Water

C

onn.

mm.

B

Jacket

Dia.

mm.

A

Floor to

Heater

T

op

mm.

L

iters

C

apacity Recovery

56°C Rise

L

D-6U3-1†

L

D-10U3-1†

L

D-12UT3-1†

L

D-15U3-1†

L

D-20U3-1

L

D-30U3-1

2

3

3

8

4

5

5

7

7

2

1

14

Liters/*
Hour

2

3

2

6

2

3

2

6

2

3

2

3

1

5

2

2

2

2

2

5

2

7

3

7

4

44

2

46

7

30

2

57

4

64

7

87

4

19

4

44

7

05

5

14

6

29

7

62

C

Floor to

Hot Water

C

onn.

mm.

2

57

3

81

5

37

4

51

4

64

5

97

3

56

4

04

3

56

4

57

4

57

5

57

7

9

1

44

7

6

1

55

7

6

1

14

F

Floor to

Anode

R

od

in.

16

1

/2
911/16
2

7

3

/4
101/8
101/4

3

0

F

Floor to

Anode

R

od

mm.

G

Floor to

Electrical

A

ccess

in.

16

1

/2

1

2

2

7

3

/4

1211/16

243/4

3

0

G

Floor to

Electrical

A

ccess

mm.

4

19

3

05

7

05

3

09

6

28

7

62

2

57

3

55

5

37

4

25

4

64

5

9

D

Floor to

T&P

C

onn.

mm.

Commercial Electric Water Heater

Recovery

GPH Temperature Rise °F

Wattage

1500W
2

000W
2500W
3000W
3500W
4000W
4500W
5000W
5500W
6000W

60

10
1

4
17
21
24
28
31
34
38
41

80

8

1

0
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

C

D

F

E

G

A

B

F

F

C

E

D

G

A

4"

ALTE RNATE

COLD INLET

(

PLUGGED)

6, 12 GAL.

ONLY

PLUG TYPE

ANODE

6, 12, & 30

GAL. ONLY

ALTE RNATE HOT

O

UTLET (PLUGGED)

6, 12 GAL. ONLY

8"

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

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 cer
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.

412-B-0408-A

tified at 300 psi test pr

For U.S. and Canada field ser

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essure (2068 kPa) and 150 psi working pressure (1034 kPa).

International:

6, 12, 20 & 30 Gallon Models

echnical Suppor

Telephone [phone] ●Telefax 215-641-9750 / www.bradfordwhite.com

Sales / T

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