AO Smith Water Heater Series 200 User Manual

Residential Gas Water Heaters  
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.  
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IH EFFICIENC  
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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  
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND PARTS WARRANTY  
For complete information, consult written warranty or A. O. Smith Water  
Products Company.  
DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL  
According to ANS Z21.10.1 standards governing storage-type water heaters.  
FLAMMABLE VAPOR IGNITION RESISTANT COMPLIANT  
See other side.  
SERIES 200/201  
HIGH EFFICIENCY  
MODELS WILL QUALIFY  
FOR THE UPCOMING 2009  
ENERGY STAR RATING  
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Residential Gas Water Heaters  
SERIES 200/201  
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES  
BTU  
RECOVERY  
90ºF RISE  
APPROXIMATE  
SHIPPING  
WEIGHT  
FIRST  
HOUR  
RATING  
GALLONS  
FOAM  
THICKNESS  
(INCHES)  
DRAFT  
HOOD  
OUTLET  
ENERGY GALLON  
INPUT  
MODEL  
NUMBER  
FACTOR CAPACITY PER HOUR GALLONS  
A
B
C
D
E
F
NATURAL PER HOUR  
(LBS)  
TALL MODELS  
GVR-40  
13  
13  
70  
.62  
.62  
40  
50  
40,000  
40,000  
41  
41  
2
2
20  
22  
8
3 or 4  
61-3/4 58-1/4  
150  
165  
51-3/4  
GVR-50  
88  
61  
57-1/4  
50-1/4 3 or 4  
8
SHORT MODEL  
GVRL-40  
40,000  
51-1/2  
13  
41  
3 or 4  
67  
.62  
40  
2
47-3/4  
22  
147  
41  
8
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.  
ANODE ROD*  
HOT  
CONNECTION  
Flammable Vapor Ignition  
Resistant Water Heaters  
COLD  
CONNECTION  
E
C
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.  
T&P VALVE  
A
B
1/2" GAS  
CONNECTION  
F
D
*Location for optional top-mounted  
T&P Valve if ordered from factory.  
Maximum Hydrostatic Working Pressure: 150 PSI.  
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. 3600 combustion air filter  
D. Thermal Cutoff (TCO) with manual reset  
For Technical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 800-527-1953. A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice.  
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