GDHE Submittal

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AOSRG45102
ENERGY STAR
®
QUALIFIED
HELICAL INTERNAL HEAT EXCHANGER
• Spiral heat exchanger keeps hot combustion
gases in the tank longer to lengthen the heat
transfer cycle
• Positioned in the center of the tank for more
even heat distribution
• Operates at 96% thermal efficiency, which
saves money on operating costs compared to
a standard 80% efficient gas water heater
POWER DIRECT VENT DESIGN
• Combined vertical and horizontal runs
terminating through an outside wall. Vents
using PVC, CPVC, or polypropylene pipe.
Canadian installations require ULC S636
approved PVC CPVC or polypropylene pipe
for venting.
• 2” pipe, vents up to 45 equivalent feet
• 3” pipe, vents up to 125 equivalent feet
CONDENSING DESIGN
• 96% efficient condensing design
• Equipped with condensate drain tee
SIDE-MOUNTED HOT AND COLD
RECIRCULATING TAPS
• Allows Vertex to be installed as part of
combination space heating/water heating
applications
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC CONTROL
• Large LCD display
• Precise temperature control
• Advanced diagnostics
• iCOMM
™
Compatible and can be monitored
from remote locations. Call 1.888.WATER02
for more information.
HEAVY-DUTY ANODIC PROTECTION
• Provides even more protection against
corrosion
BLUE DIAMOND
®
GLASS COATING
• Provides superior corrosion resistance
compared to industry standard glass lining.
TOP FIRED ULTRA-LOW NOX GAS
BURNER
• Enhanced Ultra-low NOx burner complies
with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air
Quality Management Districts with similar
requirements for NOx emissions of less than
14 ng/j
CSA CERTIFIED AND ASME RATED T&P
RELIEF VALVE
AVAILABLE IN NATURAL GAS OR
PROPANE
MAXIMUM HYDROSTATIC WORKING
PRESSURE: 150 PSI
CODE COMPLIANCE
• Meets UBC, CEC and ICC National Codes.
• Meets the thermal efficiency and standby
loss requirements of the U.S. Department of
Energy and current edition of ASHRAE/IES
90.1.
DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA
INTERNATIONAL
• Certified at 300 psi test pressure and 150 psi
working pressure. Listed according to ANSI
Z21.10.3 - CSA 4.3 standards governing
storage tank-type water heaters.
6-YEAR LIMITED TANK AND PARTS
WARRANTY
• For complete information, consult written
warranty or go to hotwater.com
VERTEX
™
96% THERMAL EFFICIENCY
VERSATILE POWER DIRECT VENT
Residential Gas
Water Heaters
Today’s homes demand more hot water than ever before, and the 96% efficient Vertex
™
power
direct vent gas water heaters offer unprecedented levels of performance to meet the need. The
fully condensing Vertex design is so advanced, it can deliver “continuous hot water for shower
after shower”at a constant flow of over 4 gallons per minute.*
*Continuous hot water based on 4.31 GPM continuous
flow with a 65°F inlet water temperature, 110°F outlet
temperature, and a unit installed per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
MODEL SHOWN GDHE-75
SERIES 140/141