Technical

Technical Data
Data Made in
Certified
Certified to
Germany ConformsConforms
ANSI/ULto ANSI/UL
Std. 499 Std. 499
to CAN/CSA
to CAN/CSA Std.No.64
Std. C22.2 C 22.2 No.64
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Model DCE 3-1 DCE 8 DCE 10 DCE 13 DCE 15

TREND Catalog # 238144 238145 238146 - 238147
PLUS Catalog # - - 238150 238151 238152
PREMIUM Catalog # - - 238155 238156 238157
Phase 60/50 Hz
Voltage
Stage 1 Wattage
1
120 V
3.0 kW
208 V
4.5 kW
220 V
5.0 kW
240 V
6.0 kW
208 V
5.4 kW
220 V
6.0 kW
240 V
7.2 kW
208 V
11.8 kW
220 V
13.2 kW
208 V
9.0 kW
220 V
10.0 kW
240 V
12.0 kW
DCE  Trend / Plus / Premium
Amperage 25 A 21.7 A 22.9 A 25.0 A 26 A 27.3 A 30.0 A 56.7 A 60.0 A 43.3 A 45.5 A 50.0 A
Stage 2 Wattage - 5.4 kW 6.1 kW 7.2 kW 7.2 kW 8.0 kW 9.6 kW - - 10.8 kW 12.0 kW 14.4 kW TANKLESS ELECTRONIC WATER HEATERS
Amperage - 26 A 27.5 A 30.0 A 34.6 A 36.4 A 40.0 A - - 52 A 54.5 A 60.0 A
Required circuit breaker 1
25 A 30 A 40 A 60 A 60 A
Wire size , AWG Copper
2
10 10 8 6 6
Minimum water flow 1.0 l/min (0.264 gpm)
to activate unit
Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Nominal water volume 0.277 l (0.07 gal)
Max. inlet water temp. 55 °C (131 °F)
From the world leader in
Dimensions Width 217 mm (8 9/16 in.) x Height 372 mm (14 5/8 in.) x Depth 109 mm (4 5/16 in.) water heating technology
Max. working pressure 1 MPa (145 psi)
Water connections ½ in. NPT

Switchable models come with Stage 2 as factory default. Stage 1 output can be selected at installation via jumper.
1
Overcurrent protection sized at 100% of load. Tankless water heaters are considered a non-continuous load.
2
Copper conductors with a temperature rating of 75 °C or greater must be used.
Conductors should be sized to maintain a voltage drop of less than 3% under load.
These are our recommendations. Check local codes for compliance if necessary.

We’ve been introducing advanced

technology since 1924

Due to our continuous process of engineering and technological advancement, specifications may change without notice.
Stiebel Eltron is proud to have invented electric tankless water
heating technology. As the international leader, we continue
to be the pioneer in the industry. Our engineering and manu- › Made in Germany
facturing tradition of excellence means that you can depend on › Savings up to 50%*
the performance and reliability of our products for many years
to come.
› Saves water and space
› Unlimited supply of hot water
› Requires no ventilation
To obtain more information, contact your nearest distributor:
www.stiebeleltronamericas.com/es/distribuidores
› No combustion or flame
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 Easy installation | The Profi-Rapid mounting Advanced Flow Control™
option of the DCE allows for hidden water and elec- Advanced Flow Control™ in DCE Premium models
trical connections. The compact design and flat back automatically reduces the flow of water slightly if
makes for an easy and good-looking installation. hot water demand is too great. DCE Premium never
delivers colder water than the set point, but always delivers
water at the correct temperature.
Earthquake proof | DCE tankless water heat- Advanced Flow Control™ was invented by Stiebel Eltron and
ers are not subject to construction regulations for awarded German patent DE 3805441 C2, among others. No
seismic activity. There is no need for the preventive other manufacturer of electric tankless water heaters has
measures required with a tank water heater. anything like it.
Superior water heating | Stiebel Eltron has been a pioneer and
leader in water heating technology since 1924. All DCE water heaters DCE Other
Made in
Germany are manufactured in Germany. Each unit is individually tested for No combustion or flame | DCE tankless Premium manufacturers
water heaters use safe electricity to heat water. Low Demand
performance before it leaves our factory. DCE water heaters are the There is no gas, no flame, and no venting.
latest models in our long history of engineering and manufacturing
excellence, featuring the most advanced electric tankless technology, Medium Demand

impressive energy saving performance, and incredible reliability. Safety Systems | DCE water heaters are
equipped with multiple safety systems including the
AE3 multi-level switch plus an anti-scalding system High Demand
and high temperature limitation protections. With
the addition of UL/ETL certification, a DCE provides DCE Premium supplies hot water. Other manufacturers run cold.
unmatched safety and peace of mind.
Savings up to 50%* | DCE electric tankless Saves water | A hot water tank may not be able
water heaters work with 99% efficiency. All models to be installed close to where hot water is used
include self-modulating energy technology, which because it is large and bulky. This means there is a
continually and automatically adjusts energy output. delay for hot water, and water is wasted while wait-
This ensures only the smallest amount of electricity ing for the hot water to arrive at the tap. Because a
necessary is used to heat the water. DCE is both compact and needs no venting, it can be
installed as close as possible to the hot water draw
Unlike tank-type water heaters DCE electric tankless
points. The wait for hot water becomes as short as
water heaters do not waste energy keeping water
possible. This maximizes energy savings and mini-
constantly hot, but only heat it when needed. A tank
mizes water wastage.
full of hot water loses heat constantly. This is called
stand-by loss. DCE tankless water heaters typically
Advance heating and self-cleaning
save at least 15–20% when compared to an electric
element | The heating system in the DCE is the
tank water heater, and can sometines save up to 50%.
most advanced in the world that supplies hot water
naturally with faster heating response time, less
No venting required | Because no venting
is necessary, DCE electric tankless water heaters
susceptibility to liming, greater resistance to dry fire, DCE Trend DCE Plus DCE Premium
high energy efficiency and accurate temperature
can be installed just about anywhere. This allows
for greater flexibility to determine the best place for
delivery. The unit also has an element that automati- Intelligent Control 2i ELECTRONIC
2 SENSORS
REGULATION
3i 3ELECTRONIC
SENSORS
CONTROL
4i 4FULLSENSORS
ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF
OF TEMPERATURE OF TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE & FLOW RATE
cally cleans the system allowing it to work smoothly
installation.
and without problems.
Efficiency / Comfort ••° / •°° •••/ ••° ••• / •••
Saves space | Installing a Stiebel Eltron DCE
Unlimited hot water | DCE water heaters
frees up several cubic meters of space that a bulky Temperature adjustment 38/43/50*/60 °C 20 – 60 °C 20 – 60 °C
respond directly to hot water demand, delivering
hot water tank needs. The small size of a DCE electric Switchable Via knob Via display
constant hot water without interruption. Showers
tankless water heater requires vastly less raw mate-
are always hot, no matter how long they are, or if Temperature display None Dial LCD Display
rial to manufacture than a tank. At the end of its
many are taken one after the other. A tank water
useful life all major components of a DCE are recy-
heater may be able to deliver a greater volume of Advanced Flow Control™ No No Yes – always maintains
clable. Disposal of a DCE tankless has a much lower
water at one time, but once a tank starts to run out water temperature
environmental impact than a tank. *
Factory Default
of hot water, there is none until the tank recovers.
* In your water heating costs compared to traditional tank heaters, according to USA Department of Energy study:
“Advantages Of Tankless Or Demand Type Water Heaters”