Vertex™ 50-Gallon Low NOx Power Vent Natural Gas Water Heater

Model GPHE-50 130
3.1 out of 5 Customer Rating
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Capacity (Gallons)

  • Delivers 124-gallon first hour rating
  • 76,000 BTU input power vent design delivers up to 0.88 Uniform Energy Factor
  • Advanced high efficiency condensing design delivers energy savings & continuous hot water at a constant flow of over 3 gallons per minute
  • Vertex™ 50-Gallon Low NOx Power Vent Natural Gas Water Heater
    Model GPHE-50 130
    3.1 out of 5 Customer Rating
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    Product Details
    • Delivers 124-gallon first hour rating
    • 76,000 BTU input power vent design delivers up to 0.88 Uniform Energy Factor
    • Advanced high efficiency condensing design delivers energy savings & continuous hot water at a constant flow of over 3 gallons per minute
    • Helical coil internal heat exchanger lengthens heat transfer cycle and reduces lime & scale build-up to maintain high efficiency operation
    • Power vent design installs with 2", 3" or 4" PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe terminating through outside wall
    • Patented eco-friendly Green Choice® Gas Burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirements
    • Patented Blue Diamond® glass tank lining protects against corrosion
    • DynaClean™ automatic cleaning system protects against sediment build-up
    • 6-year limited tank and parts warranty

    • The ProLine® Vertex™ 50-Gallon Low NOx Power Vent Natural Gas Water Heater is designed specifically to generate a constant flow of 4 gallons per minute, resulting in continuous hot water for your home. Featuring a 50-gallon (nominal) tank and a 76,000 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 gallons per hour. It carries a 6-year limited warranty, and meets Low NOx emission requirements. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine® XE water heater is designed with A. O. Smith's superior commercial-grade tank protection. Advanced tank features include stainless steel CoreGard™ anode rod, Blue Diamond® glass lining and DynaClean™ automatic sediment-cleaning system, all designed to help protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater. A. O. Smith’s ProLine® water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standards and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.

    • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
    • High efficiency operation with up to 0.90 UEF
    • Thermal Efficiency up to 93%
    • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
    • High efficiency operation with up to 0.90 UEF
    • Thermal Efficiency up to 93%
    Specifications
    Tech Specs
    Nominal Gallon Capacity
    50 Gallons
    Rated Storage Volume
    48 Gallons
    UEF
    0.88
    Thermal Efficiency
    94%
    Maximum BTUs
    76,000
    Power Source
    GAS
    Limited Tank Warranty
    6 Years
    Limited Parts Warranty
    6 Years
    T&P Relief Valve
    Yes
    Water Connection Location
    TOP
    Water Connection Size
    0.75"
    Emissions
    Low NOx
    First Hour Rating
    124 Gallons
    ASME Certified
    No
    Amperes
    5
    Blanket Included
    No
    Destination Country
    US
    Digital Display
    Yes
    ENERGY STAR® Certified
    Yes
    Fuel Source
    NATURAL
    Height to T&P
    52.00
    Ignition Type
    Electronic Hot Surface Igniter
    Installation Type
    INDOOR
    Application
    RESIDENTIAL
    Product Tier
    ProLine® XE
    Recovery Rise at 90°F
    96
    Shipping Height 
    73"
    Shipping Length 
    30"
    Shipping Width 
    25.75"
    Side Loop
    No
    Voltage
    120
    Dimension & Venting
    Type
    Water Heater
    Height
    69"
    Diameter
    22 in."
    Shipping Weight
    225 lbs
    Height to Gas Valve
    10.5"
    Maintenance & Troubleshooting
    Troubleshooting

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 10 Flame Sensed Out of Sequence

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 3 Pressure Switch Remains Closed

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 4 Pressure Switch Remains Open

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 6 Ignition Failure

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 7 Internal Circuit Failure

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 8 Internal Circuit Failure

    Residential High Efficiency Power Vent - Top Service Items - Error Code 9 Internal Circuit Failure

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    Vertex™ 50-Gallon Low NOx Power Vent Natural Gas Water Heater
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    GPHE-50
    ATM-199M-N
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    Nominal Capacity
    50 Gallons
    1 Gallons
    Rated Storage Volume
    48 Gallons
    Diameter
    22 in."
    Width
    17.12"
    Depth
    28"
    11.85"
    Height
    69"
    32.46"
    Shipping Weight
    225lbs
    93lbs
    Power Source
    GAS
    GAS
    Limited Tank Warranty
    6 Years
    0 Years
    Limited Parts Warranty
    6 Years
    5 Years
    T&P Relief Valve
    Yes
    Water Connection Location
    TOP
    BOTTOM
    Water Connection Size
    0.75"
    0.75"
    First Hour Rating
    124 Gallons
    Thermal Efficiency
    94%
    0%
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