A.O. Smith ARGSS02306 User manual

SURE SHOT®FEATURES
DIRECT-VENT DESIGN
One-pipe, dual-channel closed-combustion system draws
all make-up air from outside the home, eliminating problems
caused by insufficient indoor ventilation.
Horizontal air intake and venting on most models up to
4 feet from outside wall, with no electrical power needed.
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK & 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.
COREGARD™ ANODE ROD
An A. O. Smith exclusive. Aluminum anode with stainless steel core
protects tank against corrosion longer than ordinary mild steel anodes.
GREEN CHOICE™ GAS BURNER
Patented “eco-friendly” design reduces NOx emissions up to 33% and
complies with Southern California and Texas requirements.
DURABLE TAMPER-RESISTANT BRASS DRAIN VALVE
A. O. SMITH PERMAGLAS®GLASS COATING
Protects steel tank from rust.
FACTORY-INSTALLED TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE (T&P)
RELIEF VALVE
CODE COMPLIANCE: UBC, CEC, SBCC, CABO, HUD, BOCA
NATIONAL CODES, ASHRAE/IES 90.1-1999 AND 2004 NAECA
DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL
According to ANS Z21.10.1 standards governing storage-type water heaters.
ARGSS02306
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DIRECT-VENT
Residential Gas Water Heaters
October 2006

VENT KIT
NUMBER
40- and
50-GALLON 75-GALLON GDVS-40
GDVH-40 GDVH-50 GDVS-50 GDVH-75
MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX.
STANDARD:
9000687 3-1/2 10 7/8 7-3/8 63-3/4 -76 -72-1/2 -76-1/2 -
OPTIONAL:
9001246 10 15-1/2 7-3/8 12-7/8 72 77-1/2 84-1/4 89-3/4 80-3/4 86-1/4 86-1/4 91-1/4
OPTIONAL:
9001247 15-1/2 26-1/2 12-7/8 23-7/8 77-1/2 88-1/2 89-3/4 100-3/4 86-1/4 97-1/4 91-1/4 102-1/4
OPTIONAL:
9001248 26-1/2 48 23-7/8 45-3/8 88-1/2 110 100-3/4 122-1/4 97-1/4 118-3/4 102-1/4 124-1/4
HORIZONTAL VENT EXTENSION
Back of heater to inside wall,
plus wall thickness when used
with these water heaters.
VERTICAL VENT EXTENSION
From floor to top of vent pipe when
used with these water heaters.
RESIDENTIAL Gas Water Heaters
F
E
D
CENTER
OF FLUE 3˝
1/2˝ GAS
CONNECTION
B A
C
5˝
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Recoverycapacities based on actual performance tests.
Propane input on GDVH-50: 44,000. GDVH-75 not available in propane.
*Dual-channel system has 3˝vent pipe inside 6˝ air intake pipe.
** R Value shown is “performance rated.”
MODEL
NUMBER
FIRST
HOUR
RATING
GALLONS
ENERGY
FACTOR
GAL.
CAP.
BTU
INPUT
PER HOUR
NATURAL
RECOVERY
90ºF RISE
GALLONS
PER HOUR
R
VALUE** A B C D E F
VENT
OUTLET*
APPROX.
SHIPPING
WEIGHT
(LBS)
GDVS-40 68 .59 40 36,000 36 16 63-3/4 48-3/4 21 14-5/8 842 3in 6 181
GDVH-40 71 .59 40 40,000 40 16 63-3/4 48-3/4 21 14-5/8 842 3in 6 195
GDVS-50 77 .58 50 38,000 38 16 72-1/2 57-1/2 21 14-5/8 850-3/4 3in 6 209
GDVH-50 87 .58 50 48,000 49 16 76 61 21 14-5/8 854-1/4 3in 6 241
GDVH-75 109 .53 75 55,000 52 16 76-1/2 61-1/2 26-1/4 14-5/8 854-3/4 3in 6 300
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
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A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice.
DIRECT-VENT
Sure Shot®Direct-Vent Water Heaters are shipped with Standard Vent Kit #9000687, which
allows for horizontal vent extension (back of water heater to inside wall plus wall thickness) up
to 10˝ on 40- and 50-gallon models, and up to 7-3/8˝ on the 75-gallon model. Standard Vent Kit
#9000687 adds 15˝ to the total height of the installation (floor to top of vent pipe).
Optional Vent Extension Kits (#9001246, #9001247 and #9001248) can be ordered for use when
longer horizontal vent extension or higher vertical vent extension arerequired, as shown in the
chart below.
If SMR “S99” is ordered, the vent kit will ship prior to the water heater. One of the vent kits below must be ordered at the same time as the heater.
Complete Vent Kit Includes Extension Kit Termination Cap
9003612 9000687 (Standard) Aluminum
9003613 9001246 Aluminum
9003614 9001247 Aluminum
9003615 9001248 Aluminum