A. O. Smith GPDF-50 User Manual
Residential Gas Water Heaters
POWER DIRECT VENT
An advanced line of sealed combustion power direct vented water heaters.
The Power Direct Vent (PDV) is designed with a sealed combustion chamber,
ultra-quiet blower and state-of-the-art gas control for highly accurate and
reliable temperature control.
Perfect for both residential new home construction and replacement water
heater applications, the Power Direct Vent will provide the ultimate solution
for your hot water needs.
FEATURES
ENERGY STAR® qualified
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Exclusive TankSaver® design prolongs tank life
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Low-profile design is ideal for replacement applications
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Conveniently located T&P and drain valve for serviceability
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INDUSTRY LEADING, ULTRA-QUIET BLOWER
SEALED COMBUSTION CHAMBER DESIGN
Prevents accidental ignition of flammable vapours
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Maintains air quality as no indoor air is required for combustion
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Great for tight space installations
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FLEXIBLE VENTING CONFIGURATIONS
Can be vented with ULC s636 approved PVC or CPVC or polypropylene
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up to 50 equivalent feet, horizontally through the wall or vertically
through the roof (see installation manual for full details)
Auto-reset temperature switch monitors vent temperature
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CODES AND STANDARDS
These models meet the requirements of the BC Energy Efficiency Act
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8-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND 6-YEAR LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY
For complete information, consult written warranty or
A. O. Smith Water Products Company.
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CAPACITY & DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
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Residential Gas Water Heaters
POWER DIRECT VENT
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
MODEL
NATURAL GAS
GPDF 40 59-1/2 51 22-1/2 25-3/8 15 43-1/2 10-3/4 N/A N/A 2 or 3 162
GPDF 50 68-1/2 60 22-1/2 25-3/8 15 52-1/2 10-3/4 N/A N/A 2 or 3 182
GPDL 50 69-3/4 61-1/4 22-1/2 25-3/8 15 53 10-3/4 16 53 3 209
PROPANE
GPDF 40 59-1/2 51 22-1/2 25-3/8 15 43-1/2 10-3/4 N/A N/A 2 or 3 162
GPDF 50 68-1/2 60 22-1/2 25-3/8 15 52-1/2 10-3/4 N/A N/A 2 or 3 182
INSTALLATION
HEIGHT
A
HEIGHT TO
TOP OF TANK
B
DIAMETER
C
OVERALL
DEPTH
D
HEIGHT TO
GAS INLET
HEIGHT
TO
E
T & P
F
HEIGHT TO
DRAIN VALVE
G
HEIGHT TO
SIDE WATER ONNECTIONS
(NOT SHOW ON DRAWING)
LOWER UPPER
VENT
DIAMETER
APPROX.
SHIPPING
WEIGHT
VENT PIPE LENGTHS
MODEL
GPDF
GPDL 3 1 7 7 30 50
* Refer to installation manual for further detals.
VENT PIPE
DIAMETER
IN.
2 1 7 7 50 50
3 1 7 7 100 100
MINIMUM
NUMBER
OF ELBOWS
REQUIRED*
MINIMUM VENT LENGTH
WITH ONE ELBOW FT.
LOWER
IN.
UPPER
IN.
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT
VENT LENGTH FT.
CONCENTRIC 2 PIPE
D
PERFORMANCE
MODEL SERIES
NATURAL GAS
GPDF 40 100 40 40,000 43 .67 √
GPDF 50 100 50 40,000 44 .67 √
GPDL 50 100 50 65,000 72 .67 √
PROPANE
GPDF 40 101 40 40,000 43 .67 √
GPDF 50 101 50 40,000 44 .67 √
GALLON
CAPACITY
BTU
INPUT
RECOVERY@
90°F RISE
GALLONS
ENERGY
FACTOR
CONCENTRIC VENT KITS
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
2” Concentric Vent Kit (POLKGAVT0701) 6911088
3” Concentric Vent Kit (POLKGAVT0801) 6911089
BC
COMPLIANT
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E
G
For Technical Information, call 1-888-479-8324. A. O. Smith reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice.
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