Power Vent
Get easy, anywhere venting. Gas power vent water heaters offer flexible venting options with either vertical or horizontal termination PVC, ABS or CPVC. Venting lengths up to 150ft.

Household Size
Provide hot water for the whole family of 2 to 4 persons

Real Capacity
Get the most hot showers from the only water heater that holds a true 40 gallons of water. (Compared to steel tank water heaters per DOE rated gallon capacity.)

Maximum Performance
Live comfortably with this best in class unit that delivers 72 of hot water in the first hour of use. (40 Gallon model as Measured through DOE First Hour Rating)

Brass Drain Valve
Get the lasting durability of a corrosion-resistant, rust-proof brass drain valve.

Leading Warranty
RealMAX water heaters carry an eight-year limited warranty on tank and parts.

Smart Shield
Monitors the surrounding air and automatically shuts off the unit if abnormal temperatures or the presence of flammable vapors are detected.

Self-Diagnostic
Monitors and reports on gas system status via an LED status light indicator.

Made in America
Get the added confidence of an American-made water heater.

APPEARANCE
- Color AppearanceGray
CAPACITY
- Unit Capacity40 Gallons
FEATURES
- Altitude Rating10,100 ft
- Anode RodMagnesium
- Bin TestingHigh
- ConfigurationShort
- ControlsLED Indicator
- Drain Valve TypeBrass
- Family Size2-5 People
- Fuel TypeNatural Gas
- FVIR Safety SystemPrevents accidental ignition of flammable vapors
- Gas ValveSelf Powered
- Height DescriptionShort
- Overheat ProtectionDry Burning Protection
- Pilot Light Window / ButtonYes
- Product TypePower Vent Gas
- Temp & Pressure Relief ValveYes
- Temperature Setting45-160° F Range
- UEF0.63
- VentPower Vent
- Water Connection LocationTop
POWER / RATINGS
- Burner BTU Size (k)40
- First Hour Delivery GPH72 gal/h
WARRANTY
- Labor Warranty1-year limited
- Parts Warranty8-year limited
- Warranty NotesSee written warranty for full details
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
- Approximate Shipping Weight155 lb
- Connection Sizes - Hot Water Outlet (MNPT)3/4"
- Connection Sizes - Water Inlet (MNPT)3/4"
- Height to Gas Control11 1/2 in
- Net Weight143 lb
- Overall Depth22 in
- Overall Height56 2/3 in
- Overall Width22 in
- Product Diameter22 in
- Product Height (to top of unit)49 1/8 in
- Product Height (to top of water inlet/outlet connections)50 5/8 in
- Vent Size3" Type B Vent

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