Vertex™ Power Direct Tall Residential Water Heater, 50 gal, Natural Gas, 76 Kbtu/hr, 0.88 Energy Factor
PartAOS50NPVHE
MFG100283293
Description
AO Smith® Vertex™ Gas Water Heater, Series: GPHE-50, 76000 Btu/hr Heating, Natural Gas, 50 gal Tank, Versatile Power Vent, Condensing/Non Condensing: Condensing, 95 gph at 90 deg F Rise Recovery, 0.88 Energy Factor, 3/4 in MNPT Water Connection, 150 psi, Tall, Ultra Low NOx: No, 22 in Dia x 71-1/8 in H
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- 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 94% thermal efficiency, which saves money on operating costs compared to a standard 78% efficient gas water heater
- Combined vertical and horizontal runs terminating through an outside wall
- Vents using PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe
- Canadian installations require ULC S636 approved pipe for venting
- Modular blower - Equipped with 120 V, 60 Hz electrical system (rating 5 A or less), 6 ft cord with standard 3-prong connector
- 2 in PVC pipe, elbows and condensate drain supplied to connect heat exchanger outlet to blower
- Side-mounted hot and cold recirculating taps - Allows Vertex to be installed as part of combination space heating/water heating applications or any system requiring a recirculating hot water loop, including radiant floor heating
- Two heavy-duty anode rods - Provide maximum protection against corrosion
- Intelli-vent™ gas control - Equipped with a robust silicon nitride hot surface igniter - no standing pilot
- Advanced electronics for more precise control of water temperature and easy to understand system diagnostic
- Blue Diamond® glass coating
- Green Choice® gas burner - Patented eco-friendly burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirements of less than 40 ng/J
- Standard model certified for sea level to 5300 ft elevation
The GPHE-50 Vertex™ Power Vent gas water heater is designed specifically to generate a constant flow of 3 gpm, resulting in continuous hot water for your home. Featuring a 50 gal (nominal) tank and a 76000 Btu gas burner, the GPHE-50 Power Vent delivers a thermal efficiency of 94%, a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.88 and a recovery rate of 95 gph. It carries a 6-year limited warranty and meets Low NOx emission requirements.
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Tank Capacity Range | 48 to 55 gal |
| Ultra Low NOx | No |
| Heating Capacity | 76 Kbtu/hr |
| Warranty Years | 6 |
| Type | Tall |
| Vent Type | Power Direct |
| Blanket (Yes/No) | No |
| Series | Vertex™ |
| Energy Factor | 0.88 |
| Tank Capacity | 50 gal |
| Condensing/Non Condensing | Condensing |
| Dimensions | 22 in Dia x 71-1/8 in H |
| Pressure Rating | 150 psi |
| Recovery Rate | 95 gph at 90 deg F Rise |
| Tall or Short | Tall |
| Water Connection | 3/4 in MNPT |
| Brand | AO Smith® |
| Package Width | 25.75 in |
| Package Height | 73 in |
| UNSPSC | 40101825 |
| Package Length | 30 in |
| Manufacturer | A. O. Smith |
| UPC | 671657028756 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 100283293 |
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
6 Years Limited Tank and Parts
CSA Certified and ASME Specified T&P Relief Valve|Green Choice™|ASHRAE/IES 90.1|ANSI Z21.10.1-C|cULus Listed|UBC/CEC and HUD National Code
Residential
Notice
Price/Availability Accessible On Login- Only the following branch locations are authorized to sell AO Smith: Redding, Chico, Susanville & Medford. Please email our Water Heater Division with any questions.
AO Smith®Vertex™ Power Direct Tall Residential Water Heater, 50 gal, Natural Gas, 76 Kbtu/hr, 0.88 Energy Factor