Conservationist® 74-Gallon Ultra-Low NOx High Recovery Commercial Gas Water Heater

Model BL-80
Capacity (Gallons)
  • Delivers 73 GPH at 100°F Rise
  • Ultra Low NOx gas burner complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air Quality Management Districts with similar requirements
  • Fully automatic controls require no electric connections and include safety shutoff
Product Details
  • Delivers 73 GPH at 100°F Rise
  • Ultra Low NOx gas burner complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other Air Quality Management Districts with similar requirements
  • Fully automatic controls require no electric connections and include safety shutoff
  • Heavy gauge steel jacket for added product durability
  • Patented Blue Diamond® glass tank lining protects against corrosion
  • CoreGard™ anode rods with stainless steel core provide additional corrosion protection
  • Inlet/outlet connections located top and front for greater installation flexibility
  • Low-profile draft hood design allows for flexible installation
  • Maximum hydrostatic working pressure 150 PSI
  • 3-year limited tank / 1-year limited parts warranty

  • Conservationist® Ultra-Low NOx BL-80 model is an atmospheric vent commercial gas water heater with NOx emissions of less than 14 ng/j and meets the thermal efficiency and standby loss requirements of the U. S. Department of Energy and Current Edition ASHRA/IESNA90. BL-80 uses up to 75,100 BTU/h of gas to deliver 73 GPH at 100 rise. A. O. Smith offers the largest commercial product selection available, including the most specified commercial unit in the U.S. We offer more than 500 different commercial models, including gas fired, oil-fired and electric configurations, ranging in capacities from 5 to 10,000 gallons, with input range from 50,000 BTU to the equivalent of 4,000,000 BTU. Our comprehensive line is the natural fit for spec jobs requiring everything from the smallest commercial installation up to the largest multi-structure complex.

Specifications
Tech Specs
Nominal Gallon Capacity
74 Gallons
Rated Storage Volume
70.3 Gallons
Thermal Efficiency
80%
Maximum BTUs
75,100
Power Source
GAS
Limited Tank Warranty
3 Years
Limited Parts Warranty
1 Years
ASME Certified
No
Destination Country
US
Flue Diameter
5.00
Fuel Source
NATURAL
Application
COMMERCIAL
Recovery Rise at 90°F
81
Shipping Height 
60.75
Shipping Length 
29
Shipping Width 
31.25
Side Loop
No
Dimension & Venting
Type
Water Heater
Diameter
26.39 in."
Shipping Weight
257lbs
Vent Type
Atmospheric Vent