Table Top Rheemglas® Energy Miser® Electric Water Heaters

Available in 40 Gallon Model

￿6-Year Limited Tank and Parts Warranty*

Brass drain valve

36" high top features a four inch high integral back splash

Baked enamel top is acid and heat resistant

High efficiency screw-in type heating elements

Temperature and pressure relief valve included

Recessed base and channel in back panel permit water heater to fit snugly against wall

Cold water inlet, hot water outlet, relief valve and electrical connections at top of tank for easy access and fast economical installation

Rheemglas® tank lining resists corrosion and prolongs tank life

Direct immersion resistored heating elements are completely immersed – all the heat goes into the water

Extra thick fiberglass insulation

Automatic thermostat keeps water at desired temperature

Meets or exceeds National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) requirements

*See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.

Energy Factor and Average Annual

 

 

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Operating Costs based on D.O.E.

 

 

 

 

(Department of Energy) test procedures.

 

 

 

 

D.O.E. national average fuel rate

 

 

 

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electricity 8.6¢/KWH.

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

 

ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)

ENERGY INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

RECOVERY

 

HEIGHT TO

 

 

APPROX.

 

AVERAGE

GAL.

 

FIRST HOUR

IN G.P.H.

HEIGHT

WATER CONN.

WIDTH

DEPTH

SHIP WT.

ENERGY

ANNUAL

CAP.

MODEL NUMBER

RATING G.P.H.

 

@ 90° RISE

A

 

C

D

(LBS.)

FACTOR

OPER. COST

40

88H-40D

45

 

21

36

33

24

25

156

0.88

$429

Heaters furnished with standard 240 volt AC, single phase non-simultaneous wiring, and 4500 watt upper and lower heating elements.

If heating elements of different wattages than those shown are demanded by zone requirements, they must be specifically requested.

Special Wiring Options – A limited number of special wiring options are available. Consult factory for price and availability.

Recovery = wattage/2.42 x temp. rise °F.

Example:

4500W

= 21 GPH

2.42 x 90°

These units are designed to meet or exceed ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements and have been tested according to D.O.E. test procedures and meet or exceed the energy effi- ciency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy effi- ciency performance criteria for energy consuming appliances.

Before purchasing this appliance, read important energy cost and efficiency information available from your supplier.

Direct Immersion Resistored Element

Transmits all the heat directly to the water, so efficiency is maximized. Element screws in and out for easy replacement.

Nickel chromium heating coil imbedded in magnesium oxide and sealed in a copper tube. Although in direct contact with water, the ends are sealed to prevent entrance of moisture. Elements are easily changed should the need arise by screwing into special tank flanges. Operates silently

with maximum efficiency. Patented resistor element helps prolong tank and element life.

 

ANODE

 

ROD

4"

RELIEF

VALVE

C

 

4"

HOT

 

 

COLD

4"

A

DC

In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com

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Rheem warranty Direct Immersion Resistored Element, Available in 40 Gallon Model

40 specifications

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