ProLine® 38-Gallon Lowboy Top Connect Electric Water Heater

Model PNLB-40
Capacity (Gallons)
First Hour Rating
Blanket
Limited Tank Warranty

  • Delivers 47-gallon first hour rating
  • Dual 4,500-watt commercial-grade heating elements deliver reliable and efficient hot water
  • Long-lasting lower Incoloy™ stainless steel element
  • Product Details
    • Delivers 47-gallon first hour rating
    • Dual 4,500-watt commercial-grade heating elements deliver reliable and efficient hot water
    • Long-lasting lower Incoloy™ stainless steel element
    • Lowboy design with top connections ideal for spaces with low height clearance
    • Patented Blue Diamond® glass tank lining protects against corrosion
    • DynaClean™ automatic cleaning system protects against sediment build-up
    • Stainless steel Coregard™ anode rod protects against corrosion longer than ordinary anodes
    • Commercial-grade brass drain valve for durable and easy operation
    • CSA Certified and ASME Rated T&P Relief Valve, Factory-Installed
    • 10-year limited tank and parts warranty

    • The ProLine® Lowboy Electric water heater with Top Water Connections is the reliable choice when you want to maximize hot water output and energy savings. With a 40-gallon (nominal) tank and dual 4,500 watt elements, the PNLB-40 delivers a first hour rating of 51 gallons at a highly efficient 0.95 Uniform Energy Factor rating. This model ships with a supplied insulation blanket. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine® 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. All of these features are accompanied by a 10-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
    38 Gallons
    Rated Storage Volume
    35 Gallons
    UEF
    0.93
    Power Source
    ELECTRIC
    Limited Tank Warranty
    10 Years
    Limited Parts Warranty
    10 Years
    Water Connection Location
    TOP
    Water Connection Size
    0.75"
    First Hour Rating
    47 Gallons
    ASME Certified
    No
    Blanket Included
    Yes
    Destination Country
    US
    Height to T&P
    24.00
    Installation Type
    INDOOR
    Max Wattage
    4,500
    Number of Elements
    2
    Application
    COMMERCIAL
    Product Tier
    ProLine®
    Shipping Height 
    35.69
    Shipping Length 
    27
    Shipping Width 
    24
    Side Loop
    No
    Voltage
    240
    Dimension & Venting
    Type
    Water Heater
    Height
    32"
    Diameter
    23 in."
    Width
    23"
    Shipping Weight
    124lbs