Technical Specifications

Encore
Encore Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard is engineered
for longer life with built-in leak detection and auto water shutoff
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®
WATER HEATERS
Richmond Water Heaters • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
© Rheem Manufacturing Company • 02/20 • FORM NO. T-670
Encore Smart Electric
with LeakGuard
™
40, 50 and 55-Gallon
Capacities
240 Volt AC/Single Phase
Electric
See specications chart on back.
SMART TECHNOLOGY
• Integrated leak detection and
prevention system with factory
installed auto water shut-off valve
l imits leaks to no more than 20
ounces of water
1
• LeakSense
™
Built-in Leak Detection
System detects any leak large or
small, internal or external
2
• Built-in EcoNet
®
WiFi technology for
temperature control and immediate
notication about leaks and service
needs from anywhere
3
• Know before hot water runs out with
the Hot Water Availability Indicator in
the EcoNet
®
app
3
• Hands-free voice control with Alexa
and Google Nest to easily adjust set
temperature
4
• Element Health Indicator shows
exactly which element needs to be
replaced and when
3
EASY TO INSTALL & SERVICE
• Diagnostic mode gives diagnostic info
while at the water heater to expedite
service
5
• Durable brass drain valve helps
drain the tank faster to reduce time on
the job
EFFICIENCY
• .92 - .93 UEF
• Dual 5500 watt stainless steel heating
elements
PERFORMANCE
• FHR: 55 - 72 gallons, based on gallon
capacity
• Recovery: 25 GPH at a 90° F rise**
• Self cleaning ghts sediment build-
up to prolong tank life and maintain
efciency and tank capacity
LONGER LIFE
• Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
FEATURES
• High performance and lower
operating cost
• Compliant with many electric utility
incentive programs
• Electric junction box located above
heating elements for easy installation
• Over-temperature protector cuts
off power in excess temperature
situations
PLUS…
• Temperature and pressure relief
valve included
WARRANTY
• 12-Year limited warranty for tank
and parts, 2-year full in-home labor
warranty*
*See written warranty for complete details
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efciency requirements
of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all
state energy efciency performance criteria.
LEED Point = 1