Richmond Encore Powered Damper Gas Water Heaters
Energy efficient and offering a 12-year warranty.
Key Features
- Efficiency: 0.65 - 0.69 UEF
- Performance: First Hour Rating (FHR) of 66 - 79 gallons; Recovery up to 40.4 GPH at a 90° F rise.
- Self-Diagnostic System: Electronic gas control for improved monitoring and service.
- Low Emissions: Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design, meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements.
- Technology: 24 VAC flue damper, 110 VAC outlet required; includes 19-foot cord, 3-prong plug; standard Cat. I, double-wall, B-vent, 3" (4" adaptor included).
- Flammable Vapor Detection System: Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device for double protection; maintenance-free; disables heater in presence of flammable vapor accumulation.
- Longer Life: Premium grade anode rod for long-lasting tank protection; EverKleen® Self-Cleaning system fights sediment buildup.
- High Altitude Compliant: Certified to 10,100 ft. above sea level (50-gallon 50K BTU/h model certified to 5,999 feet above sea level).
- Additional Features: Dual certified for potable water and space heating; enhanced-flow brass drain valve; temperature and pressure relief valve included; low lead compliant; standard replacement parts.
- Warranty: 12-Year limited tank and parts warranty.
Product Capacities and Specifications
Encore Powered Damper 38, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities, Up to 40,000 BTU/h, Natural and LP Gas.
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have been tested according to 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.
Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates a water heater with labeled connections for hot water, cold water, and a relief valve opening. It also shows dimensions labeled A through H, indicating various measurements of the unit.
Key Labels:
- HOT WATER CONNECTION
- COLD WATER CONNECTION
- RELIEF VALVE OPENING
- ANODE ROD
- A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H (dimensions)
| DESCRIPTION | FEATURES | ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES) | ENERGY INFO. | ||||||||||
| NOMINAL CAPACITY (GALLONS) | RATED BTU/H | RECOVERY G.P.H. 90° F RISE | FIRST HOUR RATING (GALLONS) | HT. TO VENT CONN. | TANK HEIGHT | TANK DIAM. | HT. TO WATER CONN. SIDE | HT. TO GAS VENT CONN. | HT. TO T&P VALVE | UNIFORM ENERGY FACTOR (UEF) | SHIP WEIGHT (LBS) | ||
| Tall 38 | 37 | 40 (NAT.) / 36 (LP) | 40.4 (NAT.) / 36.4 (LP) | 66 (NAT.) / 62 (LP) | 62-3/4 | 57-3/4 | 19-3/4 | 14 | 3 or 4 | 8 | 52-1/4 | 0.68 | 140 |
| Tall 50 | 48 | 40 (NAT.) / 36 (LP) | 40.4 (NAT.) / 36.4 (LP) | 78 (NAT.) / 63 (LP) | 62-3/4 | 57-3/4 | 21-3/4 | 14 | 3 or 4 | 8 | 52-1/2 | 0.68 | 160 |
| Short 40 | 39 | 40 (NAT.) / 36 (LP) | 40.4 (NAT.) / 36.4 (LP) | 69 (NAT.) / 55 (LP) | 55-1/2 | 50-1/2 | 21-3/4 | 14 | 3 or 4 | 8 | 44 | 0.65 | 140 |
| Short 50 | 48 | 40 (NAT.) / 36 (LP) | 40.4 (NAT.) / 36.4 (LP) | 79 (NAT.) / 55 (LP) | 55-1/2 | 50-1/2 | 23-3/4 | 14 | 3 or 4 | 8 | 44 | 0.69 | 160 |
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
Manufacturer Information
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Richmond reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Richmond Water Heaters
1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076
Rheem Manufacturing Company
FORM NO. T-633 Rev. 11
Richmond
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