A.O. Smith 200 Series User manual

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FEATURES
MEETS ENERGY-EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
FOR MOST GAS UTILITY REBATE PROGRAMS
2" Thick CFC-free foam insulation, external heat traps and other energy-saving
features produce minimum .62 Energy Factor, which meet ENERGY STAR®requirements.
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND PARTS WARRANTY
For complete information, consult written warranty or A. O. Smith Water
Products Company.
DYNACLEAN™ DIFFUSER DIP TUBE
Helps reduce lime and sediment buildup, maximizes hot water output. Made from
long-lasting PEX cross-linked polymer.
GREEN CHOICE® GAS BURNER
Patented “Eco-Friendly” design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and meets less
than 40 ng/j requirements for low NOx.
COREGARD™ ANODE ROD
An A. O. Smith exclusive. Aluminum anode has stainless steel core, protects tank
against corrosion longer than ordinary steel anodes.
PUSH-BUTTON PIEZO IGNITOR
Makes lighting pilot fast and easy with one-hand push-button spark ignition.
DURABLE TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE
BLUE DIAMOND®GLASS COATING
Provides superior corrosion resistance to industry-standard glass lining.
CSA CERTIFIED AND ASME RATED T&P RELIEF VALVE
Top-mounted T&P relief valve available as option on all models.
CODE COMPLIANCE
UBC, CEC, SBCC, HUD and BOCA National Codes. Meets or exceeds the thermal
efficiency and standby loss requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy and
current edition of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1. Meets or exceeds the Federal Energy Efficiency
Standards effective January 20, 2004, according to the National Appliance Energy
Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1992.
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DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL
According to ANSI Z21.10.1 - 4.1 CSA Standards governing storage-type water heaters.
See other side.
FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT COMPLIANT
SERIES 200/201
HIGH EFFICIENCY
MODELS
ARE ENERGY STAR®
QUALIFIED ®
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Residential Gas Water Heaters
BA
F
D
1/2" GAS
CONNECTION
T&P VALVE
COLD
CONNECTION
C
E
*Location for optional top-mounted
T&P Valve if ordered from factory.
A. O. Smith FVIR design meets or exceeds the American National Standards Institute standards
(ANSI Z21.10.1 - 4.1 CSA Standards) that deal with the accidental or unintended ignition of
flammable vapors, such as those emitted by gasoline.
Feature a sealed combustion chamber with air intake filter and a flame arrestor built
into the water heater base. In addition, a thermal cutoff (TCO) device, is designed
to shut off gas flow to the burner and pilot if poor combustion is detected.
Flammable Vapor Ignition
Resistant Water Heaters
AOSRG45350
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For Technical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 800-527-1953. A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make produ ct changes or improvements without prior notice.
MODEL
NUMBER
FIRST
HOUR
RATING
GALLONS
ENERGY
FACTOR
GALLON
CAPACITY
BTU
INPUT
PER HOUR
NATURAL†
RECOVERY
90ºF RISE
GALLONS
PER HOUR
FOAM
THICKNESS
(INCHES) A B C D E F
DRAFT
HOOD
OUTLET
APPROXIMATE
SHIPPING
WEIGHT
(LBS)
SHORT MODEL
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
Maximum Hydrostatic Working Pressure: 150 PSI.
HOT
CONNECTION
ANODE ROD*
TALL MODELS
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SERIES 200/201
35,500 36 2
67 .62 30
GVR-30 3 or 4
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If flammable vapors accidentally enter the
combustion chamber, the arrestor is designed
so flames burn off the top surface and can not
escape down through the arrestor.
A. Industry standard thermocouple
B. Large View Port for easy burner inspection
C. 3600combustion air filter
D. Thermal Cutoff (TCO) with manual reset
67 147
22 13 841 3 or 4
47-3/4
51-1/2
41 2
40,000
40
.62
GVRL-40
GVR-50 88 41 40,000
50
.62 22 13 8
57-1/4
61
250-1/4 3 or 4 165
126
52
18 13 8
5861-1/2
40,000 41 270 .62 40
GVR-40 3 or 4 150
51-3/4
20 13 8
58-1/461-3/4
Recovery capacity based on actual performance tests.
Water Connections – 3/4" on all models.
† Propane Gas – 37,000 BTU input for 50 gallon models, 36,000 BTU for 40 gallon models and 32,000 BTU input for 30 gallon models.
For 10-Year Tank and 6-Year Parts Warranty, change “G” to “X” in Model Number (example: XVR-40).
Heat Trap Nipples installed on all models.
All Models are ENERGY STAR® qualified.
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SERIES
200/201
200/201
200/201
202/203
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