Technical Specifications

Essential
Essential Atmospheric gas water heaters for Manufactured
Housing feature the ammable vapor detection system
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Richmond Water Heaters • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
© Rheem Manufacturing Company • 01/18 • FORM NO. T-635 Rev. 4
EFFICIENCY
• .59 - .60 UEF
PERFORMANCE
• FHR: 57 gallons for 40-gallon model and
52 gallons for 29-gallon model
• Recovery: 30.3 to 34.3 GPH at a 90° F
rise, depending on model
LONGER LIFE
• Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
FLAMMABLE VAPOR
DETECTION SYSTEM
• Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device for
double protection
• Maintenance free – no lter to clean
• Disables the heater in the presence of
ammable vapor accumulation
FLEXIBILITY
• Field convertible controls and burner
assembly for natural gas or LP operation
included
ALTITUDE CERTIFICATION
• All models certied up to 8,400 feet
above sea level
• High altitude model available for
29-gallon (4,500 to 10,000 ft.)
LOW EMISSIONS
• Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
• Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements
PLUS…
• Certied for manufactured (HUD) and
modular construction
• Side inlet temperature and pressure
relief valve opening
• Factory installed temperature and
pressure relief valve – side location
• Low lead compliant
• Two hole top for anode rod and hot
water outlet
• Specially formulated glass lining
prevents corrosion and extends the life
of the tank
• Piezo ignition – easy light pilot, no
matches required
• Cold water inlet – side connection
allows for quick, economical hook-up
• Optional leg kit for replacement units
• EverKleen
™
patented system ghts
sediment build-up
WARRANTY
• 6-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
* See Residential Warranty Certicate for complete
information
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efciency requirements of
NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state
energy efciency performance criteria.
Essential
Atmospheric for
Manufactured Housing
29 and 40-Gallon Capacities
Up to 34,000 BTU/h
Natural and LP Gas
E
G
BA
C
F
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
D
1/2"
3/4" N.P. T.
RELIEF
VALVE
OPENING
FLUE
3/4" N.P.T.
ANODE ROD
20-1/8"
COLD
WATER
CONN.
3/4"
N.P.T.
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
* Adjustable length roof jacks
**Fixed length roof jacks
Roof jack must be ordered separately with 29 and 40-gallon atmospheric models
and must be in accordance with instructions furnished with the heater. Clamps
and secure strapping are packed in water heater carton.
DRAFT DIVERTER
Improved design
provides efcient
heating with down-draft
protection.
DESCRIPTION FEATURES ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFO.
T
Y
P
E
NOMINAL
GALLON
CAPACITY
RATED
GALLON
CAPACITY
MODEL
NUMBER
GAS INPUT
IN THOUS.
BTU/H
RECOVERY
IN G.P.H.
90° F RISE
FIRST HR.
DELIVERY
G.P.H.
H T. T O
VENT
A
TANK
HEIGHT
B
DIAM.
C
H T. T O
GAS
CONN.
D
VENT
SIZE
E
WATER
CONN.
CENTER
F
H T. T O
SIDE T&P
VALVE
G
SHIP
WEIGHT
(LBS)
UNIFORM
ENERGY
FACTOR
(UEF)
EST.
YEARLY
ENERGY
COSTN AT. LP N AT. LP
Tall 29 28 6V30FT3 32 30 32.3 30.3 52 59-5/8 56-7/8 16-1/2 14-3/8 3 or 4 8 50-7/8 110 0.60 $201
Tall 40 38 6V40FT3 34 32 34.3 32.3 57 61-1/2 58-1/2 18-1/2 14-3/8 3 or 4 8 52-1/4 125 0.59 $205
ROOF JACKS
PART NO.
ROOF OPENING
TO FLOOR DIM.
ROOF JACK
ADJ. RANGE
AP12118B* 98" Min./126" Max. 16" Min./32" Max.
AP12118C* 112" Min./154" Max. 30" Min./60" Max.
AP12118D* 130" Min./189" Max. 48" Min./95" Max.
AP12119B** 94" Min./106" Max. 12"