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Conservationist
®
Large-
Volume Power Burner
BTP & BTPN Gas Models
BTP-150-140 through BTP-600-2500
BTPN 150-300 through BTPN-600-2500
The Conservationist
®
high-volume power burner line includes the
largest, most powerful A. O. Smith tank-type gas water heaters. With
tank capacities up to 600 gallons and firing capacities up to 2.5
million BTU per hour, these large-volume high-output water heaters
are capable of producing over 3,000 gallons (GPH) of hot water per
hour at an 80°F rise. These heavy-duty industrial-grade water heaters
are designed and built to handle the most demanding hot water
heating requirements of large commercial and industrial users.
Power Gas Burner
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Suitable for natural or propane gas
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Electronic flame safeguard control with intermittent
spark ignition
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Main and pilot automatic gas valves with gas pressure regulators
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Diaphragm air switch for proof of blower operation
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Flame inspection port
Fully Automatic Controls With Safety Shutoff
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High-temperature limit control (manual reset)
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CSA Certified and ASME Rated T&P Relief Valve
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Hinged-door control compartment for easy access
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Upper and lower thermostats for accurate temperature control
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Standard control is for 120°F-180°F water service
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Factory-installed low-water cutoff
Blue Diamond
®
Glass Lining
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Blue Diamond glass coating provides superior corrosion resistance
compared to the industry-standard glass lining
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Equipped with multiple anode rods for additional
corrosion protection
Heavy-Duty Jacket
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Heavy-gauge steel jacket with baked powder-coated finish
for durability
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Two 3˝ handhole inspection openings
Maximum Hydrostatic Working Pressure
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All models: 160 PSI
Professional Start-Up Service Included
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Required for activating warranty and assuring quality
performance
Codes And Standards
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Design-certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), according to
ANSI Z21.10 standards
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Meets the thermal efficiency and standby loss requirements of
the U.S. Department of Energy and current edition of
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
Optional Low NOx Burners
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Low NOx burners from 300,000 BTUH up to 2 million BTUH
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Comply with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air Quality
Management Districts with Similar Requirements for
low NOx emissions*
Complies with
(BTPN
Models only)
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