Ao Smith 100293212 Water Heater Conversion Kit 4500W 240V

Product Description

The AO SMITH 100293212 is a wiring conversion kit for LTE and DCE series electric water heaters rated at 4500 watts and 240 volts. This kit does not include physical heating elements. As of May 1, 2022, elements were removed from the kit because LTE and DCE units use dual-rated elements, making this a wire change only conversion. The kit includes a conversion manual and an identification sticker. It is intended for use by licensed plumbers or water heater service technicians performing a configuration change on a compatible electric water heater.

This conversion kit applies to AO SMITH LTE and DCE series electric water heaters operating at 4500 watts and 240 volts. The conversion is a wiring-only procedure — no element replacement is required. Technicians should reference the included conversion manual for wiring diagrams and step-by-step instructions. The identification sticker is applied after conversion to document the unit's updated configuration.

Key Features

• Wire change only conversion — no element swap required due to dual-rated elements
• Applies to LTE and DCE series electric water heaters at 4500 watts and 240 volts
• Includes printed conversion manual with wiring instructions
• Includes identification sticker for post-conversion documentation
• Updated kit format effective May 1, 2022 — contains no physical heating elements

Compatibility

Designed for AO SMITH LTE and DCE series electric water heaters rated at 4500 watts and 240 volts.

Installation Notes

This kit is intended for installation by a licensed plumber or qualified water heater service technician. Before beginning any wiring work, disconnect power to the water heater at the circuit breaker and verify power is off with a voltage tester. Follow the included conversion manual exactly for wiring sequence and configuration. Apply the provided sticker to the unit upon completion to indicate the conversion has been performed.

Technical Specifications

• Wattage: 4500 watts
• Voltage: 240 volts
• Compatible Series: LTE, DCE
• Kit Contents: Conversion manual, identification sticker
• Physical Parts Included: None

Standard Information

• Brand: AO SMITH
• Manufacturer Part Number: 100293212