Technical Specifications

Essential
Essential Power Vent gas water heaters offer up to 150 foot vent runs,
energy efciency and the ammable vapor detection system
RichmondWaterHeaters.com RICHMOND
®
WATER HEATERS
Richmond Water Heaters • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
© Rheem Manufacturing Company • 10/18 • FORM NO. T-652 Rev. 5
Essential
Power Vent
40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Up to 42,000 BTU/h
Natural and LP Gas
EFFICIENCY
• .61 - .69 UEF
• ENERGY STAR
®
rated
PERFORMANCE
• FHR: up to 78 gallons for 50-gallon
models and up to 86 gallons for
40-gallon models
• Recovery: 32.4 to 42.4 GPH at a 90° F
rise, depending on model
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
• Electronic gas control for improved
monitoring and service
LOW EMISSIONS
• Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
FEATURES
• Uses indoor air for combustion;
blower exhausts the ue gases
• Standard 120 VAC electrical connection
• Whisper quiet blower
FLAMMABLE VAPOR
DETECTION SYSTEM
• Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device for
double protection
• Maintenance free – no lter to clean
• Disables the heater in the presence of
ammable vapor accumulation
FLEXIBLE VENTING OPTIONS
• Long venting lengths up to 100
equivalent feet
• 2" or 3" PVC, ABS, or CPVC vent pipe
options
• Vertical or horizontal termination
LONGER LIFE
• Premium grade anode rod provides
long-lasting tank protection
HIGH ALTITUDE COMPLIANT
• All models certied for applications up
to 7,800 ft. above sea level
PLUS…
• Temperature and pressure relief valve
included
• Low lead compliant
• Durable Silicon Nitride Ignitor (HSI)
• EverKleen
™
patented system ghts
sediment build-up
• Standard replacement parts
WARRANTY
• 6-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
* See Residential Warranty Certicate for complete
information
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units
meet or exceed the energy efciency requirements of
NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state
energy efciency performance criteria.
LEED Point = 1
See specications chart on back.