PROMAX®FEATURES
ProMax
The ProMax line of water heaters is designed for
households that need exceptional performance and
long-lasting value.
A. O. SMITH DYNACLEAN™ DIFFUSER DIP TUBE
Helps reduce lime and sediment buildup, maximizes hot water output.
Made from long-lasting PEX cross-link polymer.
ALUMINUM ANODE ROD
Protects against corrosion and prolongs tank life.
PUSH-BUTTON PIEZO IGNITER
Makes lighting pilot fast and easy with one-hand push-button spark ignition.
DURABLE TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE
A. O. SMITH PERMAGLAS®GLASS COATING
Protects steel tank from rust.
FACTORY-INSTALLED TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE
CODE COMPLIANCE: UBC, CEC, SBCC, CABO, HUD,
BOCA NATIONAL CODES, ASHRAE/IES 90.1-1999 AND
2004 NAECA
DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL
According to ANS Z21.10.1 standards governing storage-type water heaters.
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND PARTS WARRANTY
For complete information, consult written warranty or
A. O. Smith Water Products Company.
FVIR TECHNOLOGY
Equipped with a flame arrestor that provides smooth ignition and ensures
that in the event of accidental exposure to flammable vapors, the vapors are safetly
combusted inside the sealed chamber.
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B
A
F
D
1/2" GAS
CONNECTION
T&P VALVE
COLD
CONNECTION
C
E
Gas Water Heaters
MODEL
NUMBER
TALL MODEL
ACVT-50 87 .58 50 50,000 51 8 60-3/4 57-1/2 20 13 8 50-1/2 4 148
SHORT MODELS
GVCA-30 54 .61 30 30,000 30 8 49 45-3/4 18 13 8 39 3 99
GVCA-40 67 .59 40 40,000 40 8 52-1/4 49 20 13 8 42-1/4 3 122
Recovery capacity based on actual performance tests.
Water Connections – 3/4" on all models.
Internal Heat Traps (factory installed)
Pex-Lined Nipples (factory supplied)
FIRST
HOUR
RATING
GALLONS
ENERGY
FACTOR
GALLON
CAPACITY
BTU
INPUT
PER HOUR
NATURAL
RECOVERY
90ºF RISE
GALLONS
†
PER HOUR
R
VALUE
HOT
CONNECTION
A B C D E F
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
DRAFT
HOOD
OUTLET
APPROXIMATE
SHIPPING
WEIGHT
(LBS)
ANODE ROD
Maximum Hydrostatic Working Pressure: 150 PSI.
February 2008 Printed in U.S.A.
For Technical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 800-527-1953.
A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice.
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