Technical Documents

Commercial Gas Water Heaters
LOW NOx POWER BURNER MODELS
FEATURES
BTP and BTPV commercial water heaters offer precise
power burner performance for commercial applications,
plus the flexibility of conventional atmospheric venting, sidewall venting or
direct venting. To help ensure optimum performance, A. O. Smith provides a FREE
professional start-up that is required on the BTP and BTPV models.
VENTING OPTIONS
BTP models designed for conventional atmospheric vertical venting.
Barometric draft regulating damper provided. Order Vent Kit Part # 9500007350.
BTPV models designed for horizontal atmospheric sidewall venting or direct venting,
using optional vent kits.
For sidewall venting order Vent Kit Part # 9500007229.
For direct venting order Vent Kit Part # 9910001005.
LOW NOx POWER GAS BURNER (NATURAL GAS ONLY)
Pre-mix design with internal Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR)
Safety features include internal blocked flue sensor, separate pilot
system, internal thermal cutoff and anti-flashback barrier
FULLY AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
Including safety shut-off, high-temperature limit control
Dual thermostat, adjustable from 120º F to 180º F
DRAFT EQUALIZING COMBUSTION CHAMBER
Patented dome system ensures optimum flue loading and efficient heat
transfer by balancing pressure inside combustion chamber
ASME TANK CONSTRUCTION ON ALL MODELS
Rated working pressure: 160 PSI
CSA CERTIFIED AND ASME RATED T&P RELIEF VALVE
GLASSLINED TANK WITH MULTIPLE ANODE RODS
For optimum protection against tank corrosion
FLAME INSPECTION PORTHANDHOLE CLEANOUT
For easy cleanout of sediment from tank bottom
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
Adjustable air intake damper easily reset for high-altitude installation by
authorized start-up agent
CODES AND STANDARDS
Meets the thermal efficiency and standby loss requirements of the U.S.
Department of Energy and current edition of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other air quality management districts with
similar requirements for low NOx emissions. The BTPV 540 and 650 meet the requirements of
SCAQMD 1146.2 of 14 ng/j or 20ppm and other districts having the same requirements. The
BTPV 740 meets code requirements for Texas and other areas of California requiring 30ppm.
WARRANTY
Factory Start-Up is required for activating warranty and assuring maximum operating
performance. Contact your local sales representative or Authorized Start-Up Agent to
arrange a FREE Certifi ed Start-Up.
Three-year limited tank warranty
For complete warranty information, consult written warranty shipped with
water heater,or contact A. O. Smith
BTP(V)-540A
through
BTP(V)-740A
GAS-FIRED
®
Revised October 2012
Low Lead Content
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