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1.5
1.0
High
0.75
Med
Lavatory Sink
Kitchen Sink
Flow
GPM
at 7.2 kW at 9.6 kW
AQE 12
Std.
Low
Low
Low
Med
Std.
High
Non-
Code
Std.
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.0 - 2.0
2.5
2.0 - 3.0
1.5
*Max. number of sinks that can be serviced by one unit
*5 *4
*2
1 Shower
Multiple Sinks
Utility/
Janitor
Sink
Recommendations for 240 V
units are correct if installed
with 240 V service.
Increase one model size if
unit will be installed with
208 V service.
Call Aqua Power® at 800.582.2213 if you
have any sizing questions, or an
out-of-the-ordinary situation. Aqua Power®
service representatives can make recom-
mendations on sizing, or provide assistance
with our water heaters, to both homeowners
and professional installers.
FL
Cool (Northern) Climate
Inlet water
45°F - 55°F
Cool (Northern) Climate
Inlet water
45°F - 55°F
Warm (Southern) Climate
Inlet water
55°F - 70°F
HI
AK
MB
ON
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DE
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ME
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GA
MS
AL
MO
AR
LA
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IL
ID
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MT
WY
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OK
MI
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SK
BC
*4 *3*3 *2
AQE Sizing Guide
Single or Multiple Point Tankless Electric Water Heater
240 V
Requires 60 A
circuit breaker
240 V
Requires 50 A
circuit breaker
240 V
Requires 40 A
circuit breaker
AQE 8/10
‡
‡ AQE 8/10 is a single unit that is switchable at installation
via jumper for output at 7.2 kW (Stage 1) or 9.6 kW (Stage 2).
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Model AQE 8/10
1
@ 7.2 kW AQE 8/10
1
@ 9.6 kW AQE 12
Item No. 612444 612444 612445
Phase
- 60/50 Hz 1
Voltage 240
V or 208 V 240 V or 208 V 240 V or 208 V
Wattage 7. 2 kW 5.4 kW 9.6 kW 7. 2 kW 12.0 kW 9.0 kW
Amperage draw 30 A 26 A 40 A 35 A 50 A 44 A
Required circuit breaker
size (double pole)
2
40 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 60 A 50 A
Required wire
size, (copper)
3
8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG
Minimum water ow to
activate unit
0.37 GPM
1.4 l/min
Volume of water in unit 0.13 gal / 0.5 l
Maximum inlet water
temperature
131°F / 55°C
Weight 5.9
lb / 2.7 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D) 14
3
/
16
” / 360 mm x 7
7
/
8
” / 200 mm x 4
1
/
8
” / 104 mm
Working pressure 150
psi / 10 BAR
Tested to pressure 300 psi / 20 BAR
Plumbing connections ½” NPT
1 Single unit, switchable between 7.2 kW and 9.6 kW at installation via jumper
2 This is our recommendation as the manufacturer. Check local codes for compliance if necessary. Tankless water heaters are
considered a non-continuous load
3 Copper must be used. Conductors should be sized to maintain a voltage drop of less than 3% under load.
AQE Series Technical Data
ISO 9001
CERTIFIED
The Aqua Power AQE series is tested and
certied by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372
for lead free compliance.
Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 499
Certied to CAN/CSA E335-1 &
E335-2-35
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