Ruud Professional Achiever® Ultra Low NOx Gas Water Heaters
SCAQMD rule 1121 compliant with 10 ng/J NOx emissions
Key Features
Efficiency
- .58-.64 UEF
- More hot water at a low operating cost
Performance
- FHR: 51 - 86 gallons for natural gas
- Recovery: 30 to 40 GPH at a 90° F rise, depending on model
Guardian™ & Sensor System
- Exclusive fuel shut-off device
- Maintenance-free: no filter to clean
- Protective control system that disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation
[Image: Diagram showing a maintenance-free system]
Low Emissions
- Ultra Low NOx radiant burner design
- Stainless steel construction
- SCAQMD Rule 1121 compliant
- Meets 10 ng/J NOx requirements
Self-Cleaning
- EverKleen® patented system fights sediment build-up
- Reduces fuel costs
- Provides more hot water
Easy to Light
- No matches required
Longer Life & Durability
- Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection
- Exclusive Ruudglas® lining
High Altitude Compliant
- Select models certified up to 10,000 ft. above sea level
Additional Features
- Skinny models with smaller tank diameter (16 & 18" diameter)
- Enhanced flow brass drain valve
- Temperature and pressure relief valve included
- Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve on select models
- Low lead compliant
Warranty
- 6-Year limited tank and parts warranty*
- With ProtectionPlus®, the 6-year limited tank warranty becomes 10-year
*See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information.
Model Specifications
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have been tested according to the AHRI Operations Manual and D.O.E. procedures. Units meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy efficiency performance criteria.
Professional Achiever Ultra Low NOx (29, 39, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities)
Up to 48,000 BTU/h Natural Gas
[Image: Diagram showing installed Top T&P Valve on Select Models]
[Image: Ruud Professional Achiever logo and AHRI Certified mark]
| MODEL NUMBER | GAS INPUT (BTU/H NAT.) | RECOVERY (G.P.H. NAT. 90° F RISE) | FIRST HOUR RATING (GALLONS) | UNIFORM ENERGY FACTOR (UEF) | MAX ALTITUDE (FEET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROG29-30U RU63 EC1-1 | 30,000 | 30 | 51 | 0.60 | 10,000 |
| PROG40-38U RU62 EC1-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 71 | 0.58 | 10,000 |
| PROG50-38U RU60 EC1-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 86 | 0.63 | 10,000 |
| PROG50-38U RU62 EC1-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 84 | 0.64 | 10,000 |
| PROG39S-38U RU62 EC1-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 68 | 0.59 | 10,000 |
| PROG50S-40U RU60 EC1-1 | 40,000 | 40 | 85 | 0.63 | 10,000 |
| PROG40-38U RU62 EC1 TT-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 71 | 0.58 | 10,000 |
| PROG50-38U RU60 EC1 TT-1 | 38,000 | 38 | 86 | 0.63 | 10,000 |
Skinny Models
| MODEL NUMBER | GAS INPUT (BTU/H NAT.) | RECOVERY (G.P.H. NAT. 90° F RISE) | FIRST HOUR RATING (GALLONS) | UNIFORM ENERGY FACTOR (UEF) | MAX ALTITUDE (FEET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROG29-31U RU EC1 | 31,000 | 31 | 58 | 0.60 | 7,800 |
| PROG40-34U RU EC1 | 34,000 | 34 | 71 | 0.59 | 5,400 |
| PROG50-34U RU EC1 | 34,000 | 34 | 80 | 0.63 | 5,400 |
| PROG40-34U RU EC1 TT | 34,000 | 34 | 71 | 0.59 | 5,400 |
| PROG50-34U RU EC1 TT | 34,000 | 34 | 80 | 0.63 | 5,400 |
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
Diagrams
[Image: Diagram of Side T&P Models showing connections and dimensions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]
[Image: Diagram of Top T&P Models showing connections and dimensions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, including installed T&P valve detail]
