The FVIR-compliant ProLine 50-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 50-gallon (nominal) tank and a 47,000 BTU gas burner, the GDVT-50 Direct Vent delivers a first hour rating of 83 gallons and a recovery rate of 51 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 83-gallon first hour rating47,000 BTU input direct vent design delivers up to 0.65 Uniform Energy FactorPatented eco-friendly Green Choice Gas Burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirementsPush-button piezo ignitor makes lighting pilot fast & easyPatented Blue Diamond glass tank lining protects against corrosionDynaClean automatic cleaning system protects against sediment build-upStainless steel CoreGard anode rod protects against corrosion longer than ordinary anodesCommercial-grade brass drain valve for durable and easy operationCSA Certified and ASME Rated T&P Relief Valve, Factory-Installed6-year limited tank and parts warranty