ProLine® XE 50-Gallon High Efficiency Flue Damper Short Natural Gas Water Heater

Model GCFL-50
4.6 out of 5 Customer Rating
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Capacity (Gallons)
Fuel Source
Height Classification
  • Delivers 78-gallon first hour rating
  • 40,000 BTU input atmospheric vent design delivers up to 0.69 Uniform Energy Factor
Product Details
  • Delivers 78-gallon first hour rating
  • 40,000 BTU input atmospheric vent design delivers up to 0.69 Uniform Energy Factor
  • Powered flue damper design automatically opens and closes to reduce heat loss in standby mode
  • Powered flue damper design automatically opens and closes to reduce heat loss in standby mode
  • Patented eco-friendly Green Choice® Gas Burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirements
  • Automatic pilot relight system shuts reduces gas consumption and eliminates nuisance pilot outages
  • 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® XE 50-Gallon Atmospheric Vent Short Natural Gas Water Heater with Flue Damper offers highly optimized performance and increased efficiency thanks its automatic flue damper and electronic gas control. The automatic flue damper increases efficiency as it automatically opens and closes to reduce heat loss in the standby mode. While the intelligent control logic provides enhanced operating parameters and tighter differentials for precise sensing and faster heating response to optimize performance. Note, power is required for this model. Featuring a 50-gallon (nominal) tank and a 40,000 BTU gas burner, the GCFL-50 standard vent delivers a first hour rating of 78 gallons and a recovery rate of 42 gallons per hour. With an 0.69 Uniform Energy Factor, this model carries a 6-year limited warranty, and meets Ultra-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. This model also includes built-in Dry-Fire protection to protect the heating elements from damage during initial start up. All of these features are accompanied by a 6-year limited tank warranty. A. O. Smith’s ProLine® water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standard and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.

Specifications
Tech Specs
Nominal Gallon Capacity
50 Gallons
Rated Storage Volume
49 Gallons
UEF
0.69
Maximum BTUs
40,000
Power Source
GAS
Limited Tank Warranty
6 Years
Limited Parts Warranty
6 Years
T&P Relief Valve
TRUE
Water Connection Location
TOP
Water Connection Size
0.75"
Emissions
Low NOx
First Hour Rating
78 Gallons
ASME Certified
No
LEED Rating
1.00
Blanket Included
No
Destination Country
US
Flue Diameter
4.00
Fuel Source
NATURAL
Height to Gas Valve
10.75
Height to T&P
42.50
Ignition Type
Electronic Hot Surface Igniter
Installation Type
INDOOR
Application
RESIDENTIAL
Product Tier
ProLine® XE
Shipping Height 
54.75
Shipping Length 
30.25
Shipping Width 
25.25
Side Loop
No
Dimension & Venting
Type
Water Heater
Height
52.75"
Diameter
24 in."
Shipping Weight
175lbs
Vent Type
Atmospheric Vent
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Nominal Capacity
50 Gallons
Rated Storage Volume
49 Gallons
Diameter
24 in."
Width
17.75"
Depth
28.25"
11.25"
Height
52.75"
23.63"
Shipping Weight
175lbs
70lbs
Power Source
GAS
GAS
Limited Tank Warranty
6 Years
15 Years
Limited Parts Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
T&P Relief Valve
TRUE
Water Connection Location
TOP
BOTTOM
Water Connection Size
0.75"
First Hour Rating
78 Gallons
Thermal Efficiency
0%
0%
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