Specification

**Recovery = wattage/2.42 x temp. rise °F.
Example: 4500W = 21 GPH
2.42 x 90°
**Recovery = wattage/2.42 x temp. rise °F.
Example: 3800W = 17 GPH
2.42 x 90°
* Water heater dimensions prior to installing insulation blanket that is included with water theater. The blanket adds 1-1/2 inches to tank height
and 2 inches to tank diameter.
Energy Factor based on D.O.E. (Department of Energy) test procedures.
• Heaters furnished with standard 240 volt AC, single phase non-simultaneous wiring, and 4500 watt upper and lower heating elements.
• All models equipped with heat traps.
* *Recovery calculations used are based on 4500 watt elements used in non-simultaneous operation.
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DIAMETER
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HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
ANODE
ROD
RELIEF VALVE
CONNECTION
8"
WATER CONNECTIONS ALL 3/4" N.P.T.
Recovery in First Hour Tank Height to Ship
Gallon Model G.P.H. Rating Height Water Conn. Diameter Weight Energy
Fuel Type Description Capacity Number 90° Rise G.P.H. A B C (LBS) Factor
Electric Tall 50 XE50T06ST45U1 21 67 58-7/8 61-5/8 20-1/4 121 0.95
Electric Medium 50 XE50M06ST45U1 21 62 48 50-1/2 23 132 0.95
Electric Tall 40 XE40T06ST45U1 21 53 61 63-5/8 19 109 0.95
Electric Medium 40 XE40M06ST45U1 21 51 48-1/2 50-1/2 20-1/4 106 0.95
Electric Medium 40 XE40M06ST38U1 17 40 48-1/2 50-1/2 20-1/4 106 0.95
Electric Short 38 XE38S06ST45U1* 21 45 31-1/2 32-5/8 23 108 0.95
Electric Short 38 XE38S06ST38U1* 17 30 31-1/2 32-5/8 23 108 0.95
Electric Short 36 XE36S06ST45U0 21 45 31-1/2 33 24-1/4 118 0.95
Electric Short 36 XE36S06ST38U0 17 30 31-1/2 33 24-1/4 118 0.95
Electric Tall 30 XE30T06ST45U1 21 48 47-5/8 50-3/8 19 92 0.95
Electric Tall 30 XE30T06ST38U1 17 33 47-5/8 50-3/8 19 92 0.95
Electric Medium 30 XE30M06ST45U1 21 44 37-1/2 40-1/2 20-1/4 92 0.95
Electric Short 30 XE30S06ST45U1* 21 42 30 32 19-3/4 95 0.95
Electric Short 30 XE30S06ST38U1* 17 29 30 32 19-3/4 95 0.95
Electric Short 28 XE28S06ST45U0 21 42 30 31-1/8 23 95 0.95
Electric Short 28 XE28S06ST38U0 17 29 30 31-1/8 23 95 0.95
Electric Short 20 XE20S06ST38U0 17 N/A 31-1/2 31-1/2 17 62 N/A
Electric Specifications
03/15 FORM NO. THD-PE06 N
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