Rheem Rheem RTG-53DV User manual

RHEEM RESIDEN IAL ANKLESS
42†& 53 TANKLESS SERIES
Endless hot water for 1-2 bathroom homes
RTG2-42PV†indoor natural and LP models –
21,500 - 118,000 BTU max.
5.5 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 4.2 gal./min. at 45° F rise
Limited Warranty:
10-Year on heat exchanger, 3-Year on parts
See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
RTG-53PV indoor and RTG-53DV indoor direct vent
natural and LP models – 20,000 - 145,000 BTU max.*
6.8 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 5.3 gal./min. at 45° F rise
RTG-53X outdoor natural and LP models –
19,000 - 141,000 BTU max.*
6.8 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 5.3 gal./min. at 45° F rise
Limited Warranty:
12-Year on heat exchanger, 5-Year on parts, 1-Year on labor
See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
•UMC-117 remote control is included and can be set from the out-of-the-box 120
degrees – up to a 140 degree maximum (additional remote control thermostats are
available – sold separately)
•EZ-Link™cable available for high demand applications to connect two tankless
units to operate as one
•Exclusive! Guardian SBT™sensing burner technology
•Exclusive! Guardian FW™overheat film wrap
•Exclusive! Two high-altitude options – up to 6,560 or 9,840 ft.** elevations
above sea level (altitude chip required – sold separately)
•Exclusive! All Rheem models can be linked in up to 20 unit manifold installations
by using the optional MIC-180 and MICS-180 manifold control assembly
•All Rheem tankless models are third-party efficiency certified by GAMA
•Continuous hot water, energy saving and compact, space saving design
•Indoor units use Category III stainless steel vents and vent horizontally
or vertically
•Indoor models supplied with a 120 volt power cord
•Environmentally friendly Low N x burner meets SCAQMD rule 1146
requirements
•Installation vent kits available – sold separately
•Indoor and outdoor models feature freeze protection to -20°F
* BTU varies by model and field type. See specifications for details.
** Not available on all models.
† Limited availability in Canada.
Tankless water heaters
Endless hot water
See reverse for specifications.
145,000 BTU
I DOOR DIRECT VE T
141,000 BTU
OUTDOOR
118,000 & 145,000 BTU
I DOOR

42 & 53 ANKLESS SERIES
Specificati ns
DESCRIPTIO FEATURES ROUGHI G I DIME SIO S (SHOW I I CHES) E ERGY I FO.
GAS WATER FLOW RATE VE T SHIP. D.O.E. A .
MODEL I PUT TEMP. GPM @ 77° GPM @ 45° GPM @ 35° CO ECTIO DIAMETER WEIGHT E ERGY OP. COST
UMBER BTU/HR. TYPE RA GE RISE MAX. RISE MAX. RISE MAX. WATER GAS HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH (I CHES) (LBS.) FACTOR AT/LP
RTG2-42PVN† 21,500 - Indoor 100° to 2.5 4.2 5.5 3/4 3/4 20-1/2 13-3/4 6-1/4 3 35 .83 $220/$369
118,000 140° F
RTG-53PVN 21,500 - Indoor 100° to 3.1 5.3 6.8 3/4 3/4 20-1/2 13-3/4 6-1/4 3 36 .82 $223/$374
145,000 140° F
RTG-53XN 19,000 - utdoor 100° to 3.0 5.3 6.8 3/4 3/4 20-1/2 13-3/4 6-1/4 N/A 36 .82 $223/$374
141,000 140° F
RTG-53DVN 20,000 - Indoor 100° to 3.0 5.3 6.8 3/4 3/4 23 13-3/4 7-1/4 3 by 5 39 .82 $223/$374
141,000
Direct Vent 140° F C NCENTRIC
RHEEM ANKLESS WA ER HEA ERS FOR 1-2 BA HROOM HOMES
All m dels are available in Natural Gas and Pr pane (LP).
F r Pr pane replace the N with P when rdering.
*135,000 for Propane model.
• Factory set maximum temperature is 120° F. See Use and Care Manual for setting.
• For installations above 3,280 feet, a high altitude chip is required. Refer to Rheem price list or consult
factory for details.
•Consult factory for information on sizing the application.
Installati n Vent Kits available separately: 3" diameter for RTG2-42PV† and RTG-53PV models.
Vent Terminati n Kits are required f r Direct Vent m dels. C ntact y ur distribut r f r details.
Temperature Rise (°F)
Model umber 35° 45° 50° 60° 70° 77° 80° 90° 100°
RTG2-42† Water Flow (GPM) 5.5 4.2 3.8 3.2 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.9
RTG-53 Water Flow (GPM) 6.8 5.3 4.7 3.9 3.4 3.1 3.0 2.6 2.4
Above estimates are for sizing purposes only.
Proper gas pressure ust be ensured to supply tankless gas water heaters – up to 118,000 BTU for
RTG2-42† odels, and up to 145,000 BTU for RTG-53 odels. (Consult your gas supplier)
Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Heating
101 Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117-4305
1-866-720-2076 • www.rheemtankless.com
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée • Water Heater Division
128 Barton Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3P3
Rheem manufactures residential & commercial heating,
cooling & water heating products.
Printed in U.S.A. 07/08 WP Form No. 101-50-53CAN
Energy Factor and Average Annual perating Costs based on D. .E.
(Department of Energy) test procedures. D. .E. national average fuel rate
natural gas $1.218/therm; LP $1.87/gallon
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These units are designed to meet or exceed ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
requirements and have been tested according to D. .E. test procedures and meet or
exceed the energy efficiency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and
all state energy efficiency performance criteria for energy consuming appliances.
Before purchasing this appliance, read important energy cost and efficiency information
available from your supplier.
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement,
Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Water Heater Flow Rate Curves
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† Limited availability in Canada.