Rheem PVS 40-P36(LP) User's Manual
Rheem PowerVent Induced Draft Gas Water Heater with the Guardian System™
Guardian System
• Air/fuel shut-off system offers double
protection
• Maintenance free –
no filter to clean
Flammable
Vapour Detection Sensor
• Protective control system
that disables the heater in
the presence of flammable
vapour accumulation
Flexible Venting
Options
• Long venting lengths up to 100 feet
• PVC, ABS, or CPVC vent pipe options
• Vertical or horizontal termination
New Quiet Blower
• Less noise than ever before
Self-Diagnostic
System
• Integrated self-diagnos-
tic system control takes
the guess work away
Environmentally
Friendly Burner
• Low NOx design for low
nitrous oxide emissions
High Altitude Compliant
• Models certified up to 4,500 feet above
sea level
Self-Cleaning
• EverKleen™ patented system fights
sediment build-up
• Reduces fuel costs
• Provides more hot water
Longer Life
• Patented magnesium anode rod design
incorporates a special resistor that
protects the tank
from corrosion.
• Provides longer
tank life than using
standard magnesium
anode rods
** See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for
complete warranty information.
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
POWER VENT
ASSEMBLY
C
B
F
A
D
G
G
E
T&P FITTING
3/4" N.P.T.
1/2"
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
ENERGY INFO.
NEW
HT. TO
HT. TO
WATER
HT. TO
WATER
PREVIOUS
FVIR
FIRST HOUR
TOP OF
TANK
GAS
CONN.
SIDE T&P
CONN.
SHIP.
ENERGY
GALLON / LITRE
MODEL
MODEL
GAS INPUT IN
RECOVERY IN
DEL. G.P.H.
ASSEMBLY
HT.
DIAM.
CONN.
CNTR.
VALVE
SIZE
WT.
FACTOR
CAPACITY
NUMBER
NUMBER
THOUS. BTU/HR.
G.P.H. 100° RISE
NAT.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
(LBS)
NATURAL
40 / 151
PVS40-36
PVS40-36FV
36
30.5
67
61-1/2
50-1/2
20-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
152
0.59
40 / 151
PVS40-36P
PVS40-34PFV
34
28.8
67
61-1/2
50-1/2
20-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
152
0.59
50 / 189
PVS50-36
PVS50-36FV
36
30.5
80
61-1/2
50-1/2
22-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
176
0.58
50 / 189
PVS50-36P
PVS50-34PFV
34
28.8
80
61-1/2
50-1/2
22-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
176
0.58
CROSS REFERENCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
VENTING INFORMATION FOR 2" VENTS
NUMBER OF
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
90° ELBOWS
NUMBER
PIPE PIPE
WITH VENT
OF 45°
LENGTH
LENGTH
TERMINAL
ELBOWS
REQ. (FT.)
(FT.)
One (1)
None
4.0
44.0
One (1)
One (1)
4.0
41.0
Two (2)
None
4.0
38.0
Two (2)
One (1)
4.0
35.0
Three (3)
None
4.0
32.0
For the 2" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to
6 feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to
3 feet of pipe.
VENTING INFORMATION FOR 3" VENTS
NUMBER OF
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
90° ELBOWS
NUMBER
PIPE PIPE
WITH VENT
OF 45°
LENGTH
LENGTH
TERMINAL
ELBOWS
REQ. (FT.)
(FT.)
One (1)
None
5.0
95.0
One (1)
One (1)
5.0
92.5
Two (2)
None
5.0
90.0
Two (2)
One (1)
5.0
87.5
Three (3)
None
5.0
85.0
Three (3)
One (1)
5.0
82.5
Four (4)
None
5.0
80.0
Four (4)
One (1)
5.0
77.5
Five (5)
None
5.0
75.0
For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to
5 feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to
2.5 feet of pipe.
Rheem Manufacturing Company • Water Heater Division
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée,128 Barton Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3P3
0 9 / 0 6 W P
F O R M N O . 1 0 1 - 8 5 C A N
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Available in 40 and 50 US Gallon Models
6-Year Limited Tank Warranty*
1-Year Limited Parts Warranty*
®
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