40 Gallon GCB-40 40,000 BTU ProLine Blanketed Residential Gas Water Heater - Tall (NG)

Product Details:

• Delivers 78-gallon first hour rating
• 40,000 BTU input atmospheric vent design delivers up to 0.65 Uniform Energy Factor
• Standard atmospheric vent installation with 3" or 4" B-vent, no power required
• Patented eco-friendly Green Choice Gas Burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirements
• Push-button piezo ignitor makes lighting pilot fast & easy
• Patented Blue Diamond glass tank lining protects against corrosion
• DynaClean automatic cleaning system protects against sediment build-up
• Stainless steel CoreGard anode rod protects against corrosion longer than ordinary anodes
• Commercial-grade brass drain valve for durable and easy operation
• 6-year limited tank and parts warranty
• The ProLine 40-Gallon Atmospheric Vent Tall Natural Gas Water Heater is designed to deliver an economical performance that can lower your energy bills and also provide long-lasting value. Featuring a 40-gallon (nominal) tank and a 40,000 BTU gas burner, the GCB-40 Standard Vent delivers a first hour rating of 78 gallons and a recovery rate of 42 gallons per hour. It carries a 6-year limited tank warranty, and meets Low NOx emission requirements. This model ships with a supplied insulation blanket. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine water heater is designed with A. O. Smith's superior commercial-grade tank protection. Advanced tank features include stainless steel CoreGard anode rod, Blue Diamond glass lining and DynaClean automatic sediment-cleaning system, all designed to help protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater. A. O. Smith's ProLine water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standards and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.