Plumbing: Water heaters

Vertex™ 100 Power Direct-Vent
Water Heaters
Vertex 100. The "peak demand" water heater!

• Unprecedented levels of performance — 96% thermal efficiency
• Continuous hot water – shower after shower, hour after hour
• An advanced internal heat exchanger with 100,000 BTU input, inspired by A. O. Smith’s time-tested Cyclone commercial design
• Easy to install — dimensions similar to a standard 50-gallon power-vent water heater

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Vertex™ Power-Vent Water Heaters
Take hot water availability to new heights!

• Money-saving 90% thermal efficiency
• Continuous hot water means homeowners will always get "One More Hot Shower"
• Hot water output similar to larger, less efficient conventional 75-gallon models
• Easy to install — dimensions similar to a standard 50-gallon power-vent water heater

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Our most energy-efficient models!

Conservationist® Standard Vent Water Heaters

• Money-saving 90% thermal efficiency
• Continuous hot water means homeowners will always get "One More Hot Shower"
• Hot water output similar to larger, less efficient conventional 75-gallon models
• Easy to install — dimensions similar to a standard 50-gallon power-vent water heater

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Delivering great value and reliability

ProMax® Water Heaters

• DynaClean™ dip tube reduces lime and sediment buildup
• Features C3 Technology™ that protects against accidental ignition of flammable vapors
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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Models that install easily in more places

ProMax® Closed Combustion Power Direct-Vent Water Heaters

• Offers horizontal and vertical venting options up to 45 feet
• Advanced Intelli-Vent gas control valve with rugged silicon nitride hot surface igniter
• Closed-combustion, two-pipe system draws clean combustion air from outside, vents outside the home
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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Delivering great value and reliability

ProMax Power Vent (C3 FVIR) Water Heaters

The ProMax® Power Vent 40 and 50-gallon residential water heaters are equipped with A. O. Smith’s patented C3 Technology® design, and meet Phase II of the ANSI Z21.10.1 standards for flammable vapor ignition resistance.

• * Equipped with C3 Technology®
• Versatile Power Vent design
• Intelli-Vent™ Gas control
• Dynaclean™ Diffuser dip tube
• Green Choice® gas burner
• Permaglas® glass tank coating
• 6-year limited tank & parts warranty

* C3 Technology® Water Heaters Corderite Combustion Containment (C3) design meets 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.

Covered by four U.S. patents, C3 Technology water heaters feature a sealed combustion chamber with air intake screen and a fireproof Corderite flame arrestor built into the water heater base. ProMax Power-Vent water heaters are also equipped with a flammable vapor sensor, which automatically shuts down the blower, Intelli-Vent gas control and hot surface ignitor if the presence of flammable vapors is detected.

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Great for big families and high-demand applications

ProMax® Plus High Recovery Water Heaters

• Delivers hot water up to 150 gallons in the first hour
• CoreGard™ aluminum anode rod with stainless steel core provides extra protection against tank corrosion
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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High efficiency helps lower your
energy bills

ProMax® Plus High Efficiency Water Heaters

• Qualifies for most gas utility rebate programs, Energy Star Home Program recommendations and California Title 24 requirements
• Features C3 Technology™ that protects against accidental ignition of flammable vapors
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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High efficiency helps lower your
energy bills

ProMax® Ultra-Low NOx Standard Vent
Water Heaters

• New, Ultra-Low NOx Burner System - Results in 10-15% less CO2 emissions and four times less NOx emissions
• FVIR Technology - Flame arrestor provides smooth ignition and ensures vapors are safely combusted inside the sealed chamber
• Coregard™ Anode Rod - Protects against corrosion
• Enhanced Green Choice™ Gas burner - Maximizes long life and exceptional safety
• Direct Replacement - Easily installed with no special venting or electrical power required

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Provides water heating and space
heating versatility

ProMax® SL Standard Vent Water Heaters

• Side-mounting recirculating taps for combination space heating/water heating applications (such as air handlers)
• Features C3 Technology™ that protects against accidental ignition of flammable vapors
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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Draws and vents air from outside the home

ProMax® SL Direct-Vent Water Heaters

• Closed combustion dual-channel vent system — draws combustion air from outside, vents outside the home
• Features C3 Technology™ that protects against accidental ignition of flammable vapors
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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Vents up to 95 feet for installation flexibility

ProMax® SL Power-Vent Water Heaters

• Vents up to 95 equivalent feet with 4˝ pipe (80 equivalent feet with 3˝ pipe)
• Advanced Intelli-Vent gas control valve with rugged silicon nitride hot surface igniter
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners
• Piezo igniter for easy "no match" pilot ignition

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Models that install easily in more places

Power House® Sealed Shot Power Direct-Vent Water Heaters

• Offers horizontal and vertical venting options up to 45 feet
• Advanced Intelli-Vent gas control valve with rugged silicon nitride hot surface igniter
• Closed-combustion, two-pipe system draws clean combustion air from outside, vents outside the home
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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Better ventilation and more installation options

Power House® Power Shot Power-Vent Water Heater

• Permits combined horizontal and vertical vent runs up to 80 feet (using 3˝ vent pipe)
• Advanced Intelli-Vent gas control valve with rugged silicon nitride hot surface igniter
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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Installation choices that require no electrical power

Power House® Sure Shot Direct-Vent Water Heaters

• Allows horizontal venting and air intake up to 4 feet from outside wall
• No electrical power needed
• CoreGard™ aluminum anode rod with stainless steel core provides extra protection against tank corrosion
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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More venting choices for manufactured housing

Energy Saver Manufactured Housing Water Heaters

• All models meet HUD requirements for manufactured housing installation
• Available in standard vent or direct-vent design
• Convertible gas control for natural gas or propane operation
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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More venting choices for manufactured housing

Energy Saver Manufactured Housing Water Heaters

• All models meet HUD requirements for manufactured housing installation
• Available in standard vent or direct-vent design
• Convertible gas control for natural gas or propane operation
• Environmentally friendly Green Choice™ gas burner reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners

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