1 Introduction The Applications Manual is intended to present some of the most common applications of the Bosch GWH 345 ESR and GWH 450 ESR tankless water heaters. Application drawings are shown with both piping and corresponding electrical schematics where applicable.
Direct vent room-sealed combustion Computerized temperature control — ensures temperature stability Model GWH 345 ESR N for natural gas (NG) supply Model GWH 345 ESR L for liquid propane (LP) supply 10-year warranty on heat exchanger GWH 345 ESR Technical Specifi cations...
GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 2.2 Bosch GWH 450 ESR Features: Specifi cally designed for recirculating applications Electronic ignition and built in power vent GWH 450 ESR thermal effi ciency of 81% Vents vertically or horizontally with 3" stainless steel (AL29-4C) Direct vent room-sealed combustion Computerized temperature control —...
Circulator should be sized by the professional plumbing contractor Bronze or stainless steel circulators are required for all open loop applications 30 feet of head GWH 345 ESR 20 feet of head 10 feet of head 0 feet of head 0 GPM...
GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 3.2 Tank Loading diagrams 3.2.1 Single unit tank loading application plumbing diagram The GWH 345/450 ESR is specifi cally designed for this application Cold water feed Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Symbols External Potable water Pressure...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # ESTL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
Some jurisdictions may not allow these types of applications. 4.1.1 Radiant space heating and DHW plumbing diagram Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Cold water feed...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # EROL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
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1 2 | GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 4.1.2 Fan coil space heating and DHW plumbing diagram Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Cold water Fan Coil feed Symbols Potable water Flow Storage expansion tank check tank Fan Coil...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # EFCOL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
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1 4 | GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 4.1.3 Baseboard/ Radiant Panel space heating and DHW plumbing diagram Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Cold water feed Symbols Potable water Flow Flow Storage Baseboard/ expansion tank check direction...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # EBBOL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
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1 6 | GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 4.1.4 Baseboard/ Radiant Panel space heating and DHW (with Ariston mini tank) plumbing diagram Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Cold water feed Aquastat well with 12k ohm thermistor (insulate piping...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # EBBAOL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # BBNTOL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...
GWH 345/450 ESR applications manual 4.2 Indirect Tank Applications 4.2.1 Indirect Baseboard/ Radiant Panel space heating and DHW plumbing diagram Note: Not suitable for space heating applications requiring high water temperature. Bosch GWH 345 ESR, Bosch GWH 450 ESR Cold water feed...
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Additional safety and/or auxiliary equipment may be needed. This diagram is for reference use by officials, designers and licensed installers. It is expected that installers have adequate knowledge of accepted industry practices for the equipment, procedures, and applications involved. Drawing is not to scale. Drawing # EID BBOL revA 10/07 BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Applications manual | 02.2009...