Professional Ultra® Power Direct Tall Residential Water Heater, 48 gal, Natural Gas, 40 Kbtu/hr, 0.80 Energy Factor
PartRUD50NPDVHE
MFGPHE50
Description
RUUD® Gas Tank Water Heater, High Efficiency, Series: Professional Ultra™, 40000 Btu/hr Heating, Natural Gas Fuel, 1/2 in Gas Connection, 48 gal Tank, Hot Surface Ignition, Direct/Power Vent, 2 or 3 in Vent, Condensing Condensing/Non Condensing, 48.5 gph Recovery Rate, 0.8, Wall Mounting, 3/4 in Water Connection, Tall Tall or Short, No Ultra Low NOx, 22-1/8 in Dia x 68-3/4 in H
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- Self-diagnostic system - integrated system control for easy installation and service
- Diagnostic system control can be replaced without draining the water heater
- Eco-friendly burner, Low NOx design
- Power direct vents are an ideal choice when either indoor air quality or negative air pressure are concerns
- Two-pipe system - One pipe pulls in outside air for combustion and the other exhausts combustion gases
- 120 VAC 60 Hz induced draft blower
- New whisper quiet blower
- Proven center flue design with submerged coil type condensing heat exchanger
- Heat exchanger is porcelain coated inside and out for increased product life
- Control system that disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation
- Dual anode rods protect the tank from corrosion
- High altitude compliant - Models are certified for applications up to 9000 ft above sea level
- Enhanced flow brass drain valve
- Durable silicon nitride igniter - Hot surface ignition (HSI)
- Inlet tube with diffuser enhances heat transfer
- Front access to condensate trap and vent pipe
- Standard replacement parts
- 48.5 gph at 90 deg F rise
Professional Ultra™ High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent gas water heaters are a perfect choice when indoor air quality is a concern.
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Tank Capacity Range | 48 to 55 gal |
| Ultra Low NOx | No |
| Heating Capacity | 40 Kbtu/hr |
| Warranty Years | 6 |
| Type | Tall |
| Vent Type | Power Direct |
| Blanket (Yes/No) | No |
| Series | Professional Ultra® |
| Energy Factor | 0.80 |
| Tank Capacity | 48 gal |
| Condensing/Non Condensing | Condensing |
| Dimensions | 22-1/8 in Dia x 68-3/4 in H |
| Gas Connection | 1/2 in |
| Ignition Type | Hot Surface |
| Mounting Type | Wall |
| Recovery Rate | 48.5 gph |
| Tall or Short | Tall |
| Vent Size | 2 or 3 in |
| Water Connection | 3/4 in |
| Brand | RUUD® |
| UNSPSC | 40101825 |
| Alternate Part Number 1 | RUD50NPDVHE |
| Manufacturer | Rheem Manufacturing |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PHE50 |
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
6 Years Limited On Tank and Parts
ANSI Specified|AHRI Certified|ASHRAE 90|CSA Certified|Energy Miser Registered|Energy Star® Certified|Federal Tax Credit Qualified|FVIR Compliant|ICC Standard|Low Lead Compliant|NAECA Standard|US Green Building Council Member(Leed Point - 2)|Prop65: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Residential Applications
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RUUD®Professional Ultra® Power Direct Tall Residential Water Heater, 48 gal, Natural Gas, 40 Kbtu/hr, 0.80 Energy Factor

