Rheem 40 Gallon User manual

Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A 01/06 WP FORM NO. 102-33 Rev. 14
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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Table Top Rheemglas
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Energy Miser
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Electric Water Heaters
Available in 40 Gallon Model
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6-Year Limited Tank and Parts Warranty*
•Brass drain valve
•36" high top features a four inch high
integral back splash
•Baked enamel top is acid and heat
resistant
•High efficiency screw-in type heating
elements
•Temperature and pressure relief valve
included
•Recessed base and channel in back
panel permit water heater to fit snugly
against wall
•Cold water inlet, hot water outlet, relief
valve and electrical connections at top
of tank for easy access and fast
economical installation
•Rheemglas®tank lining resists
corrosion and prolongs tank life
•Direct immersion resistored heating
elements are completely immersed –
all the heat goes into the water
•Extra thick fiberglass insulation
•Automatic thermostat keeps water at
desired temperature
•Meets or exceeds National Appliance
Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
requirements
*See Residential Warranty Information Brochure
for complete warranty information.
DESCRIPTION FEATURES ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) ENERGY INFORMATION
RECOVERY HEIGHT TO APPROX. AVERAGE
GAL. FIRST HOUR IN G.P.H. HEIGHT WATER CONN. WIDTH DEPTH SHIP WT. ENERGY ANNUAL
CAP. MODEL NUMBER RATING G.P.H. @ 90° RISE A C D (LBS.) FACTOR OPER. COST
40 88H-40D 45 21 36 33 24 25 156 0.88 $429
• Heaters furnished with standard 240 volt AC, single phase non-simultaneous wiring, and 4500 watt upper and lower heating elements.
• If heating elements of different wattages than those shown are demanded by zone requirements, they must be specifically requested.
• Special Wiring Options – A limited number of special wiring options are available. Consult factory for price and availability.
Energy Factor and Average Annual
Operating Costs based on D.O.E.
(Department of Energy) test procedures.
D.O.E. national average fuel rate
electricity 8.6¢/KWH.
Recovery = wattage/2.42 x temp. rise °F.
Example: 4500W = 21 GPH
2.42 x 90°
These units are designed to
meet or exceed ANSI
(American National Standards
Institute) requirements and
have been tested according to
D.O.E. test procedures and
meet or exceed the energy effi-
ciency requirements of NAECA,
ASHRAE standard 90, ICC
Code and all state energy effi-
ciency performance criteria for
energy consuming appliances.
Before purchasing this
appliance, read important
energy cost and efficiency
information available from
your supplier.
Direct Immersion
Resistored Element
Transmits all the heat directly to the
water, so efficiency is maximized.
Element screws in and out for easy
replacement.
Nickel chromium heating coil imbedded
in magnesium oxide and sealed in a
copper tube. Although in direct contact
with water, the ends are sealed to
prevent entrance of moisture. Elements
are easily changed should the need arise
by screwing into special tank flanges.
Operates silently
with maximum
efficiency.
Patented
resistor element
helps prolong tank
and element life.
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