A.O. Smith 201 Series User manual

PROMAX PLUS HIGH EFFICIENCY SERIES 200/201 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
meets Energy Star Home Program recommendations and California
Title 24 requirements.
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND PARTS WARRANTY
For complete information, consult written warranty or A. O. Smith Water
Products Company.
A. O. SMITH DYNACLEAN™ DIFFUSER DIP TUBE
Helps reduce lime and sediment buildup, maximizes hot water output. Made from
long-lasting PEX cross-link polymer.
GREEN CHOICE™ GAS BURNER
Patented “eco-friendly” design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33%, complies with
Texas requirements.
COREGARD™ ANODE ROD
An A. O. Smith exclusive. Aluminum anode has stainless steel core, protects tank
against corrosion longer than ordinary mild steel anodes.
PUSH-BUTTON PIEZO IGNITER
Makes lighting pilot fast and easy with one-hand push-button spark ignition.
DURABLE TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE
BLUE DIAMONDTM GLASS COATING
An A. O. Smith exclusive provides ultimate protection. Over twice the corrosion resistance
to industry standard glass lining.
FACTORY-INSTALLED TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE (T&P) RELIEF VALVE
Top-mounted T&P valve available as option on all models.
CODE COMPLIANCE: UBC, CEC, SBCC, CABO, HUD,
BOCA NATIONAL CODES, ASHRAE/IES 90.1-1999 AND
2004 NAECA
HIGH EFFICIENCHIGH EFFICIENC YY
PLUS
+
®
Residential Gas Water Heaters
Created October 2008
DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL
According to ANS Z21.10.1 standards governing storage-type water heaters.
See other side.
FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT COMPLIANT
AOSRG45350
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SERIES 200/201
HIGH EFFICIENCY
MODELS WILL QUALIFY
FOR THE UPCOMING 2009
ENERGY STAR RATING
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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
(ANS Z21.10.1) 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
40,000 41 2
70 .62 40
GVR-40 3 or 4
Created October 2008
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
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.
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.
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