Rudd 81VP10S User Manual

These units are designed to
meet or exceed ANSI
(American National Standards
Institute) requirements and
have been tested according to
D.O.E. test procedures and
meet or exceed the energy effi­ciency requirements of NAECA,
ASHRAE standard 90, ICC
Code and all state energy effi­ciency performance criteria for
energy consuming appliances.

Before purchasing this
appliance, read important
energy cost and efficiency
information available from
your supplier.

Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com

PRINTED IN U.S.A 01/06 WP FORM NO. 101-8 Rev. 17

In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.

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HOT

WATER

OUTLET

COLD

WATER

INLET

RELIEF VALVE

BEA D

ANODE

ROD

6, 10, 15, 20 AND

30 GALLON MODELS

Point-of-Use

Rheemglas®Energy Miser®Electric Water Heaters

Available in 2-1/2, 6, 10, 15, 20 and 30 Gallon Models

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6-Year Limited Tank and Parts Warranty*

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Space-saving design for installation in
limited spaces

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High efficiency heating element

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Temperature and pressure relief valve
included

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Over-temperature protector cuts off power
in excess temperature situations

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Automatic thermostat keeps water at
desired temperature

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Meets or exceeds National Appliance
Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
requirements

2-1/2 gallon model features:

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120 volt model with 3 prong cord
set…simply plug it in! 240 volt model
includes a junction box for easy
installation of 1/2" or 3/4" conduit

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Wall bracket for easy wall mount installations

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Corrosion resistant 1/4 turn drain valve

*See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for

complete warranty information.

2-1/2 Gallon

6, 10, 15, 20 and

30 Gallon

Energy Factor and Average Annual Operating
Costs based on D.O.E. (Department of Energy)
test procedures. D.O.E. national average fuel
rate electricity 8.6¢/KWH.

DESCRIPTION ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFORMATION

HT.TO HOT HT.TO HT.TO COLD APPROX. AVERAGE
GAL. HEIGHT WATER OUTLET DIAMETER SIDE T&P WATER INLET SHIP WT. ENERGY ANNUAL
CAP. MODEL NUMBER A B C D E (LBS.) FACTOR OPER. COST

2.5 81VP2S 14 14 9-3/4 – – 22 N/A N/A

6 81VP6S 15-1/4 12-1/2 15-3/4 11-1/2 4-1/4 36 N/A N/A
10 81VP10S 23 20-1/2 15-3/4 19-1/2 4-1/4 46 N/A N/A
15 81VP15S 24-1/4 22 17-3/4 21 4-1/2 54 N/A N/A
20 81VP20S 25-1/4 22-3/4 19-3/4 21-3/4 5 69 N/A N/A
30 82VP30-1* 30 23 21-3/4 23 2-3/4 91 0.93 $406

* For double element, substitute “-2” suffix for “-1”. Not available in 120 volt. Available with 2-wire (single phase) outlet only. (6000 watt max.).

• 2.5 gallon model: 1⁄2" N.P.T. inlet and outlet. Relief valve connection 3⁄4".
Available with 120 or 240 volt AC single phase only, 120v (1440w) 240v (1500w)
Power cord supplied with 120 volt models only.
Optional 14" diameter safety catch pan with 1" side drain outlet available (Part No. AS-21990A-G).

• 6 through 30 gallon models: 3⁄4 " N.P.T. outlet, inlet, anode rod.T & P valve connections. Not available with 3 phase wiring.
Water heaters furnished standard with 120 volt AC, 2000 watt single element.
Special wiring options – a limited number of wiring options are available. Consult factory for price and availability.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: The cold water enters the tank a few inches from the bottom. Both hot and cold water lines may be connected
directly to the water heater without special nipples or tees. The relief valve simply screws into the opening provided.

Rheem
Point-of-Use

A convenient, compact
size water heater that
installs almost anywhere a
small amount of hot water
is required! These units
are U.L. listed and comply
with Underwriter’s
Laboratories
Specifications 174.

A
B

WATER CONNECTIONS ALL 1/2" N.P.T.

RELIEF VALVE CONNECTIONS 3/4" N.P.T.

C

DIAMETER

HOT WATER

CONNECTION

COLD WATER
CONNECTION

RELIEF VALVE

CONNECTION

3-1/2"

2-1/2 GALLON MODEL

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