Prestige™ High Efficiency Condensing Power
Direct Vent induced draft gas water heater is a
perfect choice when indoor air quality is a concern
Water
Residential Gas
High Efficiency Condensing
Power Direct Vent Water Heaters
Efficiency
• 0.80 EF exceeds ENERGY STAR®
Phase II requirements, Sept. 2010
®
• Complies with the ENERGY STAR
for New Homes standard (ESNH),
version 12.2
• Low operating costs: $228 annually
for natural gas models
Performance
• FHR: Up to 93-gallons for natural and
LP gas
• Recovery: 43.6 to 48.5 at a 90° F rise
Self-Diagnostic System
• Integrated system control
for easy installation and
service
• Diagnostic system control
can be replaced without draining
the water heater
Low Emissions
• Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
Features
• Power direct vents are an ideal choice
when either indoor air quality or
negative air pressure are concerns
• Two-pipe system: one pipe pulls in
outside air for combustion and the
other exhausts combustion gases
• 120 VAC, 60Hz, induced draft blower
• New whisper quiet blower
Innovative Technology
• Proven center ue design with
submerged coil type condensing heat
exchanger
• Heat exchanger is porcelain coated
inside and out for increased
product life
Flammable Vapor
Detection System
• FVIR compliant protective
• Control system that disables the
heater in the presence of ammable
vapor accumulation
Flexible Venting Options
• Long venting lengths up to 60 feet
• Use 2 or 3 inch diameter PVC, or
CPVC certied to ULC-S636 vent pipe
options
• Vertical or horizontal termination
• Concentric vent kit available
• Flat termination available
Longer Life
• Dual anode rods protect the tank from
corrosion
High Altitude Compliant
•
Models are certied for applications up
to 9,000 feet above sea level
Plus…
• Brass drain valve and temperature
and pressure relief valve are included
• Durable silicon nitride igniter (HSI)
• Inlet tube with diffuser enhances heat
transfer
• Front access to condensate trap and
vent pipe
• Condensate neutralizer option
• Standard replacement parts
Warranty
• 6
-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
* See Residential Warranty Certicate for
complete information
Prestige High Efficiency
Condensing
Power Direct Vent
Induced Draft
38 and 48-Gallon Capacities
Up to 40,000 Btu/h
Natural and LP Gas
LEED Points = 2
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. 03/14 WP FORM NO. RHE-101CAN Rev. 3
Residential Gas
Water
High Efficiency Condensing
Power Direct Vent Water Heaters
Prestige High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent Specifications
DESCRIPTION FEATURES ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFO.
T
Y
GAL. MODEL
P
E
CAP. NUMBER NAT. LP NAT. LP NAT. LP A B C D E F G H I (LBS) NAT. LP NAT.
38 CN RHE40S 40 36 48.5 43.6 74 74 62-3/8 61-3/8 51-1/16 22-1/8 14-1/8 8 44-1/4 3/4 26-11/16 220 0.80 0.80 $228
SHORT
TALL
48 CN RHE50 40 36 48.5 43.6 93 93 71 69-5/8 59-11/16 22-1/8 14-1/8 8 52-7/8 3/4 26-11/16 250 0.80 0.80 $228
Specify LP gas when ordering. Add “P” sufx to the model number. Example CN RHE50P.
Energy Factor and Average Annual Operating Costs based on D.O.E. (Department of Energy) test procedures.
D.O.E. national average fuel rate natural gas $1.218/therm; LP $1.87/gallon.
GAS INPUT IN RECOVERY IN FIRST HOUR
THOUS. BTU/H G.P.H. 90° RISE DEL. G.P.H.
HT. TO HT. TO HT. TO WATER HT. TO WATER FRONT AVG.
TOP OF TOP OF TANK GAS CONN. SIDE T&P CONN. TO SHIP.
VENT AIR INLET HT. DIAM. CONN. CNTR. VALVE SIZE BACK WT.
ENERGY
FACTOR
ANN. OPER.
COSTS
T&P FITTING
3/4" NPT
D
1/2"
COMBUSTION
AIR INLET
COMBUSTION
EXHAUST (VENT)
HOT WATER
CONNECTION
H
H
COLD WATER
CONNECTION
I
BA C G
E
F
Air-Inlet and Venting Information for CN RHE40S and CN RHE50
From Sea Level Through 5,999 ft. Above Sea Level
Vent & Combustion Minimum Allowed Maximum Allowed Vent
Air-Inlet Equivalent Vent & Combustion Equivalent Vent & Combustion and Combustion
Pipe Diameter Air-Inlet Lengths – Air-Inlet Lengths – Air-Inlet System
Model (Inches) Each Pipe Run (Ft.) Each Pipe Run (Ft.) Termination(s)
CN RHE40S 2 7 30 90° Elbows Concentric*
CN RHE40S 3 7 60 90° Elbows Concentric*
CN RHE50 2 7 30 90° Elbows Concentric*
CN RHE50 3 7 60 90° Elbows Concentric*
From 6,000 ft. Above Sea Level Through 8,999 ft. Above Sea Level
Vent & Combustion Minimum Allowed Maximum Allowed Vent
Air-Inlet Equivalent Vent & Combustion Equivalent Vent & Combustion and Combustion
Pipe Diameter Air-Inlet Lengths – Air-Inlet Lengths – Air-Inlet System
Model (Inches) Each Pipe Run (Ft.) Each Pipe Run (Ft.) Termination(s)
CN RHE40S 2 Not Allowed Not Allowed – –
CN RHE40S 3 7 45 90° Elbows Concentric*
CN RHE50 2 Not Allowed Not Allowed – –
CN RHE50 3 7 45 90° Elbows Concentric*
One 90° elbow is equivalent to 5 feet of straight pipe. One 45° elbow is equivalent to 2.5 feet of straight pipe.
The vent and combustion air inlet terminations are not included in the equivalency calculations.
* Use only Rheem 3 inch concentric termination kit SP20245.
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée • 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0P5 • www.rheem.com
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