The energy efficient Professional Classic Plus®
Powered Damper gas water heaters meet or
exceed the latest ENERGY STAR® requirements
Water
Residential Gas
Professional Classic Plus
Powered Damper Water Heaters
Efficiency
• .65 - .70 UEF
®
• ENERGY STAR
rated
Performance
• FHR: 69 - 85 gallons
• Recovery: Up 50.5 GPH at a
90° F rise, depending on model
Self-Diagnostic System
• Electronic gas control for improved
monitoring and service
Low Emissions
• Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
• Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements
®
• EcoNet
connected
enabled WiFi-
†
technology
and free mobile app gives
users control over water
systems, allowing for
customizable temperature, vacation
settings, energy savings and system
monitoring at home or away.
Visit Rheem.com/EcoNetConnect
• Water sensor detects water outside
of the unit and sends an alert via
the free EcoNet
®
mobile app to the
homeowner
®
• EcoNet
WiFi Kit part number
EEWRA631GWH sold separately
Technology
• 24 VAC flue damper, 110
VAC outlet required
• Includes 19-foot cord, 3-prong plug
• Standard Cat. I, double-wall, B-vent,
3" (4" adaptor included)
What is a Powered Damper?
The 24-volt powered flue damper is
positioned atop the unit. It opens and closes
automatically in response to gas-burner
activity. When the combustion stops, it signals
the damper to close, trapping the heat inside
the flue and delivering more heat to the water.
Guardian System™ & Sensor
• Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device
• Maintenance free – no filter to clean
• Disables the heater in the presence of
flammable vapor accumulation
Flame Arrestor PlateCombustion Shut-off System
Maintenance Free
Longer Life
• Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
High Altitude Compliant
• Certified to 10,100 ft. above sea level
(50-gallon 50K Btu/h model certified
to 5,999 feet above sea level)
Plus…
• Dual certified for both potable water
and space heating
• Enhanced flow brass drain valve
• Temperature and pressure relief valve
included
• Low lead compliant
• Standard replacement parts
Warranty
• 8-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
• With ProtectionPlus™ the 8-year limited
tank warranty becomes 12-year
* See Residential Warranty Certificate for
complete information
†
WiFi broadband internet connection required,
WiFi Kit sold separately
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements
of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all
state energy efficiency performance criteria.
Professional Classic Plus
Powered Damper
38, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Up to 50,000 BTU/h
Natural and LP Gas
LEED Point = 1
See specifications chart on back.
INTEGRATED HOME COMFOR
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12/17 WP FORM NO. PRO+G RHPD Rev. 4
Professional Classic Plus® Powered Damper Specifications
Water
Residential Gas
Professional Classic Plus
Powered Damper Water Heaters
DESCRIPTION FEATURES ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFO.
T
Y
NOMINAL
P
GALLON
E
CAPACITY
Tall 38 37 PRO+G38-40N RH69 PD 40 – 40.4 – 85 – 62-3/4 57-3/4 19-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 52-1/4 3/4 140 0.70
Tall 38 37 PRO+G38-36P RH69 PD – 36 – 36.4 – 85 62-3/4 57-3/4 19-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 52-1/4 3/4 140 0.70
Tall 50 48 PRO+G50-40N RH67 PD 40 – 40.4 – 78 – 63 58 21-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 52-1/2 3/4 160 0.68
Tall 50 48 PRO+G50-36P RH67 PD – 36 – 36.4 – 78 63 58 21-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 52-1/2 3/4 160 0.68
Tall 50 48 PRO+G50-50N RH67 PD 50 – 50.5 – 84 – 63-1/2 58 21-3/4 14 4 8 52-1/2 3/4 160 0.69
Short 40 39 PRO+G40S-40N RH67 PD 40 – 40.4 – 69 – 55-1/2 50-1/2 21-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 44 3/4 140 0.65
Short 40 39 PRO+G40S-36P RH67 PD – 36 – 36.4 – 69 55-1/2 50-1/2 21-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 44 3/4 140 0.65
Short 50 48 PRO+G50S-40N RH67 PD 40 – 40.4 – 78 – 55-1/2 50-1/2 23-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 44 3/4 160 0.66
Short 50 48 PRO+G50S-36P RH67 PD – 36 – 36.4 – 78 55-1/2 50-1/2 23-3/4 14 3 or 4 8 44 3/4 160 0.66
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
RATED
GALLON
CAPACITY
MODEL
NUMBER
GAS INPUT
IN THOUS.
BTU/H
RECOVERY
IN G.P.H.
90° F RISE
UEF
FIRST HR.
DEL. G.P.H.
HEIGHT
TO
VENT
A
TANK
HEIGHTBDIAM.
C
HT. TO
GAS
CONN.
D
VENT
SIZE
E
WATER
CONN.
CENTER
F
HT. TO
SIDE T&P
VALVE
G
WATER
CONN.
SIZE
H
SHIP
WT.
(LBS)
UNIFORM
ENERGY
FACTOR
ANODE ROD
H
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
F
E
3/4" N.P.T.
RELIEF
VALVE
OPENING
(UEF)NA T. LP NA T. LP N AT. LP
H
C
BA
1/2"
G
D
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100
Roswell, Georgia 30076 • www.rheem.com
INTEGRATED HOME COMFOR
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12/17 WP FORM NO. PRO+G RHPD Rev. 4
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