TK-205Rev5 Residential Electric
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Tankless
FORT
Water
Heaters
Tankless electric water heaters offer continuous hot water quick and on demand for point-of-use applications
Features
· Continuous hot water on demand · Industry leading low-flow activation · External temperature control · LEDs indicate active element and
standby mode · 1/2-Inch water connections · Rugged brass/copper heat exchanger · Pre-wired 2-foot power supply cord(s)
included
Efficiency
· Modulating heat exchanger improves energy efficiency
· No standby heat loss aids in energy consumption
· No venting needed - eliminates greenhouse gases
Easy Installation
· Complete install without removing the cover
· Easy water connections using 1/2-inch compression fittings
· Lightweight
Space Savings
· No T&P valve required · Compact size - fits almost anywhere
Applications
· Homes · Apartments · Condos · Hospitals · Rest rooms
· Restaurants · Offices · Laboratories · Anywhere hot
water is needed
Warranty
· 10-Year limited heat exchanger and 1-Year limited parts w arranty.*
*See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information.
RTE 3 and RTE 7
· Ideal for fast, continuous hot water at a single point-of-use faucet or other fixture
· RTE 3 (3kW/120V) requires a dedicated 30 AMP breaker
· RTE 7 (7kW/240V) requires a dedicated 30 AMP breaker
RTE 9 and RTE 13
· Ideal for fast, continuous hot water at a lavatory or sink
· RTE 9 (9kW/240V) requires a dedicated 40 AMP breaker
· RTE 13 (13kW/240V) requires a dedicated 60 AMP breaker
RTE 18 and RTE 27
· Designed for fast, continuous hot water in a bathroom addition/ renovation or single shower
· RTE 18 (18kW/240V) requires two dedicated 40 AMP breakers
· RTE 27 (27kW/240V) requires two dedicated 60 AMP breakers
All come with an on-unit temperature control with LEDlights
RTE 3 RTE 7
RTE 9 RTE 13
6, 10, 15, 20 and 30-Gallon
RTE 18 RTE 27
RTE Tankless
3 kW to 27 kW 120 and 240 Volt AC
Electric
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Residential Electric
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Tankless
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Water
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Rheem Tankless Electric Specifications
Application
Typical Shower Typical Bath Tub Faucet Bathroom Vanity Sink Faucet Kitchen Sink Faucet Washer
Flow Rate in GPM at 60 PSI 2.0 GPM 2.5 GPM 1.0 GPM 1.5 GPM 2.0 GPM
Water Temperature and Flow Rate
Ground Water
Required Flow Rate in Gallons Per Minute
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Temperature
Suggested EcoSense Model (kW)
35
13
18
27
27
40
9
13
18
27
27
45
9
13
18
27
27
27
50
9
13
18
27
27
27
55
7
9
13
18
27
27
27
27
60
7
7
9
18
18
27
27
27
65
7
7
9
13
18
18
18
27
70
7
7
9
13
13
18
27
27
27
75+
3
7
7
9
18
18
18
27
27
Recommendations based on hot outlet water temperature of 105°F.
Dimensions (inches/pounds)
Model
HEIGHTwidthDEPTHweight
RTE 3
10-1/4
5-3/8
3-1/4
6
RTE 7
10-1/4
5-3/8
3-1/4
6
RTE 9
10
7-1/4
3-1/4
8
RTE 13
10
7-1/4
3-1/4
8
RTE 18
10-1/2
11-1/4
3-1/4
12
RTE 27
10-1/2
11-1/4
3-1/4
12
· Plumbing connections: 1/2 NPT · Minimum flow rate: 1/2 gal. min
Electrical Specifications
Model
Kw VOLTS
REcommendedMAX POWER
BREAKER Size
(AMP)
RTE 3
3
120
30
29
RTE 7
7
240
30
29
RTE 9
9
240
40
38
RTE 13 13
240
60
54
RTE 18 18
240
(2) 40
75
RTE 27 27
240
(2) 60
112
AWG WIRE
10 10 8 6 (2) 8 (2) 6
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating · 101 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 · www.rheem.com
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée · 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1 Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0P5 · www.rheem.com
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