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AO Smith ProLine Direct Vent Water Heaters
40 Gallon GDV-40L 38,000 BTU ProLine Direct Vent Residential Gas Water Heater w/ Side Connections - Short (NG)
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This product weighs 178 lbs. and may require the use of a lift gate. If you do require a lift gate at your delivery, you'll have the option to add this FREE of charge when you checkout.
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Product Highlights
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Natural Gas
Direct Vent
6 Year Tank/6 Year Parts Limited Warranty
39 Gallons
68" Height
No
Description
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The FVIR-compliant ProLine 40-Gallon Direct Vent Natural Gas Water Heater is to designed to draw air from outside the home, eliminating problems caused by insufficient indoor ventilation. The unit has horizontal air intake and venting on all models up to 80” from the outside wall with no electrical power needed.
Featuring a 40-gallon (nominal) tank and a 38,000 BTU gas burner, the GDV-40L Direct Vent delivers a first hour rating of 64 gallons and a recovery rate of 41 gallons per hour. It carries a 6-year limited tank warranty, and meets Low NOx emission requirements.
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.
Features:Delivers 64-gallon first hour rating 38,000 BTU input direct vent design delivers up to 0.60 Uniform Energy Factor 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 Includes side mounted recirculation taps for easy installation with combination space heating/potable water heating applications 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
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Specs
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| Intended Household: | 2-3 Person |
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| Application: | Plumbing |
| Capacity (Gallons): | 39 |
| BTU Input: | 38000 |
| Energy Factor: | 0.60 |
| Energy Star Rated: | No |
| Fuel Type: | Natural Gas |
| Vent Size: | 4" 5" 3" 6" |
| Vent Type: | Direct Vent |
| Water Connection: | 3/4" |
| ASME: | No |
| Max Pressure (PSI): | 150 |
| Gas Connection: | 1/2" |
| 1st Hour Delivery (Gallons): | 73 |
| Recovery 90°F Rise: | 41 GPH |
| Max Altitude (Feet): | 7700 |
| Diameter (Inches): | 22-1/4" |
| Depth (Inches): | 25-1/4" |
| Height (Inches): | 68" |
| Weight (lbs): | 167 lbs |
| Warranty: | 6 Year Tank/6 Year Parts Limited |
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