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American Standard Commercial Electric Model CE-52-AS, CE-80-AS, and CE-120-AS are designed for point-of-use installations where large quantities of hot water are required on a commercial basis. Customary applications include industrial buildings, motels, hotels, schools, hospitals, restaurants, laundromats, car washes and multi-family developments.
High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
Unit of Measure
Items High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
CE-52-AS-6KW
52 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater
High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
CE-52-AS-9KW
52 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater
High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
CE-52-AS-12KW
52 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater
High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
CE-52-AS-15KW
52 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater
High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
CE-52-AS-18KW
52 Gallon Commercial Electric Water Heater
Manufacturer N/A American Standard®
Input Power N/A 6 kW N/A 9 kW N/A 12 kW N/A 15 kW N/A 18 kW
Capacity N/A 52 gal
Schematic N/A
Schematic Drawing for High Efficiency Series Commercial Electric Water Heaters
Jacket Diameter A N/A 24-3/4 in
Floor to Cold Water Inlet B N/A 6-1/2 in
Floor to Top of Control Box C N/A 46-9/16 in
Floor to PTR Valve D N/A 44-3/8 in
Height to Top of Heater E N/A 51-1/2 in
Floor to Hot Water Outlet F N/A 54-1/4 in
Front Control Access Panel Depth N/A 4-1/2 in
Water Connection N/A 1-1/2 in
Approximate Shipping Weight N/A 271 lb
Voltage N/A 208 V240 V277 V480 V
Phase N/A Single Three
Industry Standards N/A ANSI 5 ASHRAE 90.1b-1992 CSA® Certified NSF UL® Listed
Number of Elements 208 V Single Phase (Fused Models) N/A 1 N/A 3 N/A 2 N/A 3 N/A 3
Number of Elements 208 V Three Phase (Fused Models) N/A 3
Number of Elements 240 V Single Phase (Fused Models) N/A 1 N/A 3 N/A 2 N/A 3 N/A 3
Number of Elements 240 V Three Phase (Fused Models) N/A 3
Number of Elements 227 V Single Phase (Fused Models) N/A 2 N/A 3 N/A 2 N/A 3 N/A 3
Number of Elements 480 V Single Phase (Fused Models) N/A 1 N/A 3 N/A 2 N/A 3 N/A 3
Number of Elements 480 V Three Phase (Fused Models) N/A 3
Full Load Current Single Phase 208 V N/A 28.8 A N/A 42.2[2] A N/A 57.6 A N/A 72.1 A N/A 86.5 A
Full Load Current Three Phase 208 V N/A 16.6 A N/A 25.0 A N/A 33.3 A N/A 41.6 A N/A 50.0 A
Full Load Current Single Phase 240 V N/A 25 A N/A 37.5[2] A N/A 50 A N/A 62.5 A N/A 75 A
Full Load Current Three Phase 240 V N/A 14.4 A N/A 21.6 A N/A 28.9 A N/A 36.1 A N/A 43.4 A
Full Load Current Single Phase 277 V N/A 21.6 A N/A 32.4[2] A N/A 43.3[2] A N/A 54.1 A N/A 64 A
Full Load Current Single Phase 480 V N/A 12.5 A N/A 18.7[2] A N/A 25 A N/A 31.2 A N/A 37.5 A
Full Load Current Three Phase 480 V N/A 7.2 A N/A 10.8 A N/A 14.4 A N/A 18.0 A N/A 21.6 A
Recovery at 40 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 62 gal/h N/A 93 gal/h N/A 124 gal/h N/A 155 gal/h N/A 186 gal/h
Recovery at 50 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 50 gal/h N/A 74 gal/h N/A 99 gal/h N/A 124 gal/h N/A 149 gal/h
Recovery at 60 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 41 gal/h N/A 62 gal/h N/A 83 gal/h N/A 103 gal/h N/A 124 gal/h
Recovery at 70 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 35 gal/h N/A 53 gal/h N/A 71 gal/h N/A 89 gal/h N/A 106 gal/h
Recovery at 80 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 31 gal/h N/A 47 gal/h N/A 62 gal/h N/A 78 gal/h N/A 93 gal/h
Recovery at 90 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 28 gal/h N/A 41 gal/h N/A 55 gal/h N/A 69 gal/h N/A 83 gal/h
Recovery at 100 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 25 gal/h N/A 37 gal/h N/A 50 gal/h N/A 62 gal/h N/A 74 gal/h
Recovery at 120 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 21 gal/h N/A 31 gal/h N/A 41 gal/h N/A 52 gal/h N/A 62 gal/h
Recovery at 140 ºF Temperature Rise N/A 18 gal/h N/A 27 gal/h N/A 35 gal/h N/A 44 gal/h N/A 53 gal/h
Size N/A C
Type N/A Electric
Test Pressure N/A 300 psi
Working Pressure N/A 150 psi
Features N/A
  • Heavy Gauge Steel Tank.
  • Inner Tank Glasslined with Dura-Glas™ - fired at 1600 ºF for optimum protection from the effects of corrosion.
  • Three Full Inches of Non-CFC, Energy-Saving Foam Insulation - R-24 value insulation reduces fuel cost by maximizing heat retention.
  • Multiple Anode Rods to Ensure Longer Tank Life !
  • Dry-fire Protection & Reduced Lime Accumulation with low watt density screw in incoloy elements.
  • Individual Thermostat For Each Heating Element - for variable temperature control.
  • Thermostat Control Is Fully Adjustable to 180 ºF.
  • Heating Elements & Thermostat Controls are Fuse-Protected.
  • Factory Installed Energy Cut-off System.
  • Factory Pre-wired Control Box.
  • Factory Supplied Pressure/Temperature Relief Valve.
  • Easy Tank Inspection & Easy Removal of Sediment - with a full-sized hand-hole cleanout.
Testing and Certifications N/A
  • American Standard® commercial electric water heaters are certified at 300 PSI test pressure and 150 PSI working pressure, and all tanks are 100% hydrostatically tested at the factory
  • UL Listed and CSA® certified to meet NSF/ANSI 5 Standards
Warranty N/A
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty - On Inner Glass-Lined Tank.
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty - On all Other Component Parts.
Note N/A American Standard reserves the right to make product changes and/or improvements without notice.

These water heaters meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1B-1992 standard and are listed with the california energy commission.

Units with amperage draw of 48 amps or more require factory installed fusing.

Thermostat settings range from 140 ºF to 180 ºF. Optional 80 ºF to 140 ºF.

Living up to a higher standard.