Guardian System
™
•
One-of-a-kind air/fuel shut-off device offers
double protection
•
Maintenance free – no filter to clean
•
Standard replacement parts
Self-Cleaning
•
EverKleen
™
patented system fights sediment
build-up
•
Reduces fuel costs
•
Provides more hot water
Easy to Light
•
No matches required
Energy Efficient
•
More hot water at low operating cost
High Altitude Compliant
•
All models are certified for applications up to
4,500 feet above sea level
Longer Life
•
Patented magnesium anode rod design protects
the tank from rust
Plus…
•
Brass drain valve and temperature and pressure
relief valve are included
•
Meets or exceeds NRCan requirements
®
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
ENERGY INFO.
HT. TO
WATER
HT. TO
GAS INPUT IN
RECOVERY IN
FIRST HOUR
HT. TO
TANK
GAS
VENT
CONN.
SIDE
WATER
SHIP.
ENERGY
THOUS. BTU/HR.
G.P.H. 100° RISE
DEL. G.P.H.
VENT
HT.
DIAM.
CONN.
SIZE
CNTR.
T&P
CONN.
WT.
FACTOR
MODEL NUMBER
NAT.
LP
NAT.
LP
NAT.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
(LBS)
NAT.
PRO40-40FV 1
40
36
34
30.5
72
54-1/4
50-1/2
20-1/4
14-1/2
3-4*
8
44
3/4
130
.59
PRO50-45FV 1
45
40
38.2
34
88
54-3/8
50-1/2
22-1/4
14-1/2
4
8
44
3/4
160
.58
SPECIFY LP GAS WHEN ORDERING
. Add “P” suffix to the model number and change BTU input. Example: PRO40-36PFV1.
* The PRO40-40FV1 features a 3-4" combo vent.
Exclusive Professional Installation Warranty
When this Rheem PROFESSIONAL water heater is installed by
a licensed contractor, the consumer can upgrade his limited tank
and parts warranty from 6 to 8 years by returning to Rheem the
warranty registration card and a copy of the contractor’s invoice.
This Rheem exclusive warranty upgrade feature enhances your
value as a plumbing professional. A professional installation is a
better installation.
*Refer to the warranty certificate enclosed with each water heater
for specific details.
E
G
B
A
C
F
H
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
H
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
D
1/2"
3/4" N.P.T.
RELIEF
VALVE
OPENING
FLUE
ANODE ROD
These units are designed to
meet or exceed ANSI (American
National Standards Institute)
requirements and have been
tested according to C.S.A. test
procedures and meet or exceed
the energy efficiency require-
ments of NRCan, ASHRAE
standard 90, and all government
energy efficiency performance
criteria for energy consuming
appliances.
Before purchasing this appliance,
read important energy cost and
efficiency information available
from your supplier.
Rheem Guardian System Features…
Flame Arrestor
Plate
A specially-designed
flame arrestor pre-
vents ignition of
vapours outside the
combustion chamber.
Maintenance
Free
Superior air filtration
prevents the flame
arrestor from becom-
ing clogged by lint,
dust and oil.
Exclusive
Combustion
Shut-off System
Should a spill
incident occur, the
Guardian System
shuts off the gas
supply and the air
supply preventing a
sustained vapour
burn in the combus-
tion chamber.
PROFESSIONAL
™
GAS WATER HEATERS
Upgradeable 6-year limited tank warranty to 8-years*
Upgradeable 1-year limited parts warranty
*See residential warranty information brochure for complete warranty information.
Upgrade your warranty with…
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Rheem Manufacturing Company • Water Heater Division
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée
,128 Barton Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3P3
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In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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SMALLER
DIAMETERS!