The PERFORMANCE PLUS™ atmospheric
gas water heaters are engineered for more
hot water at a low operating cost
Efficiency
Longer Life
 .62 EF
 Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
Performance
 FHR:
71 - 84 gallons
High Altitude Compliant
R
ecovery rate is up to 40.4 gallons
at a 90 degree rise, depending on
model
Diagnostic Valve
S
elf powered d
­ iagnostic
gas control valve for
­improved monitoring
and service
 All models certified up to 6,000 ft.
above sea level
 Some models certified up to
10,200 ft. above sea level, check
factory for listings
Plus…
 Easy to light – no matches required
Low Emissions
 Temperature and pressure relief valve
included
M
eets 40 ng/J NOx r­equirements
Warranty
E
co-friendly burner, low NOx design
Self-Cleaning
F
ights sediment and
mineral build-up
R
educes fuel costs
ag
Di
nostic valv
e
 9-Year limited warranty for tank
and parts, 2-year full in-home labor
warranty*
*See written warranty for complete details
Maintenance Free
Burner System
E
xclusive air/fuel shut-off device
M
aintenance free – no filter to clean
Combustion Shut-off System
 Low lead compliant
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements
of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all
state energy efficiency performance criteria.
PERFORMANCE PLUS
Atmospheric
40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Up to 40,000 Btu/h
Flame Arrestor Plate
Maintenance Free
LEED Point = 1
See dimensions chart on back.
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Atmospheric Gas Specifications
Gallon
Model
Fuel Type
Description Capacity
Number
Gas Input Recovery in First Hour
in Thous. G.P.H.
Delivery
Btu/h
90° Rise
G.P.H. Ht. to
Vent
A
Tank
Height
Diam. B
C
Ht. to Gas
Conn.
D
Vent Water Conn. Ht. to Side Water Conn. Ship Size
Center
T&P Valve
Size
Weight
E
F
G
H
(LBS)
Energy
Factor
Natural Gas
Tall
50
XG50T09HE40UO
40
40.4
84
62-3/4
59-1/4
21-1/2
14
3 or 4
8
52-1/2
3/4
165
0.62
Natural Gas
Tall
40
XG40T09HE40UO
40
40.4
71
63-3/4
60-1/4
19-1/2
14
3 or 4
8
53-1/2
3/4
135
0.62
Natural Gas
Short40
XG40S09HE38UO
3838.471
53-3/4
50-1/4
21-1/21438 44 3/4125
0.62
Liquid Propane
Tall
50
XP50T09HE36UO
36
36.4
84
62-3/4
59-1/4
21-1/2
14
3 or 4
8
52-1/2
3/4
165
0.62
Liquid Propane
Tall
40
XP40T09HE36UO
36
36.4
71
63-3/4
60-1/4
19-1/2
14
3 or 4
8
53-1/2
3/4
135
0.62
Liquid Propane
Short40
XP40S09HE36UO
3636.471
53-3/4
50-1/4
21-1/21438 44 3/4125
0.62
Energy Factor based on D.O.E. (Department of Energy) test ­procedures.
FLUE
ANODE ROD
H
LEED Point = 1
H
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
F
E
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
3/4" N.P.T.
RELIEF
VALVE
OPENING
C
A B
1/2"
G
D
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com
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