A.O. Smith GPVH-40, GPVH-50, GPVR-40+, GPVR-50+, GPVT-40 User Manual

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Residential Gas Water Heaters

POWER-VENT WATER HEATER

The ProMax® Power-Vent 40 and 50-gallon residential gas water heaters are equipped with A. O. Smith’s pateneted C3 Technology offering superior energy efficiency and operational cost savings. In addition A. O. Smith has engineered other enhancements into its power-vent design, for easier installation and maximum venting flexibility. A power-vent water heater provides an alternative to conventional vertical-vent models, which require the use of a metal vent. They provide a solution to potential venting problems in replacement applications and offer versatile options for placement of gas water heaters in residential new construction.

VERSATILE POWER-VENT DESIGN

40 and 50-gallon models vent using 2", 3" or 4" Schedule 40 PVC, CPVC or ABS pipe.

Canadian installations require ULC S636 approved PVC or CPVC pipe for venting.

System versatility allows combined horizontal and vertical vent runs up to 120 equivalent feet

with 3" pipe, up to 160 equivalent feet with 4" pipe on 40,000 BTU and 50,000 BTU models

All models supplied with termination elbow and screens. See page 2 for complete information

on vent distances and supplied elbows and screens for all models.

INTELLI-VENT™* GAS CONTROL

Equipped with a nearly indestructible silicon nitride hot surface ignitor – no standing pilot Advanced electronics for more precise control of water temperature and easy to under-

stand system diagnostics Side-mounted gas connection simplifies installation

EXCLUSIVE POWER-VENT BLOWER

Specifically designed and manufactured by A. O. Smith Electrical Products Equipped with 110/120 volt electrical system, rating 3 amps or less 6-foot cord with standard 3-prong male connector

DYNACLEAN™ DIFFUSER DIP TUBE

Reduces harmful lime and sediment buildup; maintains efficiency and maximizes tank life Made from long-lasting PEX cross-linked polymer

EXCLUSIVE COREGARD™ ANODE ROD

Aluminum anode with stainless steel core protects tank against corrosion

GREEN CHOICE® GAS BURNER

Patented “Eco-Friendly” design reduces NOx emissions up to 33% and meets requirements for less than 40 ng/j for low NOx emissions

DURABLE TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE

PERMAGLAS

Patented glass lining protects tank interior

GLASS TANK COATING

CSA CERTIFIED AND ASME RATED T&P RELIEF VALVE

LISTED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

Listed according to ANSI Z21.10.1 or 10.3 - CSA 4.1 or 4.3 standards governing storage-type water heaters. Additional code compliance: UBC, CEC, SBCC, CABO, HUD, BOCA National

heaters codes, Current Edition ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and 2004 NAECA

EQUIPPED WITH C3 TECHNOLOGY– See other side

6-YEAR LIMITED TANK & PARTS WARRANTY

For complete information, consult written warranty

* Intelli-Vent

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is a registered trademark of Emerson Electric Company

design, ENERGY STAR® qualified models are also available,

GAS-FIRED

(Applicable on

some models)

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Residential Gas Water Heaters

POWER-VENT WATER HEATER

FIRST MODEL HOUR ENERGY GALLON NUMBER RATING FACTOR CAPACITY GALLONS PER HOUR (LBS)

BTU INPUT

PER HOUR

NATURAL

RECOVERY

90°F RISE R

GALLONS VALUE**

A B C D E F

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

APPROX.

SHIPPING

VENT

OPTIONS

WEIGHT

GPVH-40 69 .65 40 40,000 44 8 63 55 18-1/2 13 8 49 2, 3 or 4 157 GPVH-50 83 .65 50 40,000 44 8 65 56-3/4 20 13 8 50-1/4 2, 3 or 4 177 GPVR-40† 70 .67 40 40,000 44 16 63 55 20-1/2 13 8 49 2, 3 or 4 166 GPVR-50

† 83 .67 50 40,000 44 16 65 56-3/4 22 13 8 50-1/4 2, 3 or 4 186

GPVT-40 80 .65 40 50,000 53 16 63 55 20-1/2 13 8 49 2, 3 or 4 166 GPVT-50 83 .65 50 50,000 53 16 65 56-3/4 22 13 8 50-1/4 2, 3 or 4 186 GPVX-50 114 .65 50 62,500 66 16 65 56-3/4 22 13 8 50-1/4 3 or 4 GPS-75* N/A N/A 74 80,000 86 12 66 57 25-1/2 15 16 50-1/4 3 or 4 245

Propane Inputs: GPVH-40, GPVH-50, GPVR-40, GPVR-50: 40,000 BTU, GPVT-40, GPVT-50: 50,000 BTU, GPVX-50: 55,000 BTU, GPS-75: 80,000 BTU *74-gallon model is not FVIR construction **R8=1", R12=1-1/2" and R16=2" foam capacity

† GPRV-40 and GPRV-50 and are ENERGY STAR

qualified

MAXIMUM VENT DISTANCE MODEL BTU (Total Equivalent Feet)

3/4" MALE WATER CONNECTIONS FOR ALL MODELS EXCEPT 74 GALLON (1" MALE)

NUMBER INPUT 2" Pipe 3" Pipe 4" Pipe

GPVH-40 40,000 40' 120' 160' GPVH-50 40,000 40' 120' 160' GPVR-40 GPVR-50

† 40,000 40' 120' 160' † 40,000 40' 120' 160'

GPVT-40 50,000 40' 120' 160' GPVT-50 50,000 40' 120' 160'

GPS-75 80,000 N/A 30' 100'

40 and 50-gallon models are supplied with 2", 22-1/2° Termination Elbow, plus 2", 3" and 4" Screens (GPVX-50 Models do not include 2” screens). 74-gallon model is supplied with 3", 90° Termination Elbow, plus 3" Screen. 2" & 3" elbows are equal to 5' of vent pipe. 4" elbows are equal to 8' of vent pipe. Important: Read and follow requirements shown in the Product Manual for ProMax Power-Vent gas water heaters dealing with type, placement and length of vent pipe and vent termination, as well as clearances required to provide adequate combustion and proper ventilation.

Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant C3 Technology

Water Heaters

6' POWER CORD

FA C T O R Y

SUPPLIED

1/2" GAS CONNECTION

B A

Corderite Combustion Containment (C3) design

meets American National Standards Institute standards (ANSI Z21.10.1 or 10.3 - CSA 4.1 or 4.3) that deal with the accidental or unintended ignition of flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.

Covered by four U.S. patents, C3 Technology gas water heaters feature a sealed combustion chamber with air intake screen and a fireproof Corderite flame arrestor built into the water heater base. ProMax vapor sensor, which automatically shuts down the blower, Intelli-Vent

Power-Vent water heaters are also equipped with a flammable

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gas control and hot surface ignitor if the presence of flammable vapors is detected.

If flammable vapors accidentally enter the combustion chamber, the Corderite flame arrestor is designed so flames burn off the top surface and cannot escape down through the arrestor.

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For Technical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 800-527-1953. A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make prod uct changes or improvements without prior notice.

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