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Common questions
Common Questions
9 totalHow do I maintain the tank lining of my Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60?
The water heater is equipped with an EverKleen® patented system that helps fight sediment build-up, aiding in maintaining the tank lining and prolonging its life.
How high can this water heater be installed above sea level?
This model is certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level. Consult factory for specifications if installation at higher altitudes is required.
What type of venting system does the Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60 require?
The water heater requires a vertical flue, which can be either Class II or B Vented Chimney suitable for gas water heaters.
What is the recovery rate of Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60 in gallons per hour?
The recovery rate for the Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60 water heater is 38.4 GPH at a 90° F rise.
What safety features does the Guardian System provide?
The Guardian System™ includes an exclusive air/fuel shut-off device and a maintenance-free protective control system that disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation.
What is the efficiency rating of the Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60 water heater?
The Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) for the Rheem Prog50 38n Rh60 water heater is 0.64, indicating its energy efficiency.
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Professional Classic®Atmospheric gas water heaters are engineered for more hot water at a low operating cost
Efficiency
Altitude Certification
• All models certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level, some certified up to 10,000 feet. Consult factory for specifications
NEW! Installed Top T&P Valve on Select Models
Plus…
Guardian System™& Sensor
Flame Arrestor PlateCombustion Shut-off System
Maintenance Free
Professional Classic Atmospheric 29, 30, 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities Up to 40,000 BTU/h Natural and LP Gas
*See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information
Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy efficiency performance criteria.
† LEED Point = 1
See specifications chart on back.
Professional Classic® Atmospheric Specifications
|DESCRIPTION|DESCRIPTION|DESCRIPTION|DESCRIPTION|FEATURES|FEATURES|FEATURES|FEATURES|FEATURES|FEATURES|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)|ENERGY INFO.| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |T Y P E|NOMINAL GALLON CAPACITY|RATED GALLON CAPACITY|MODEL NUMBER|GAS INPUT IN THOUS. BTU/H|GAS INPUT IN THOUS. BTU/H|RECOVERY IN G.P.H. 90° F RISE|RECOVERY IN G.P.H. 90° F RISE|FIRST HOUR RATING (GALLONS)|FIRST HOUR RATING (GALLONS)|HEIGHT TO VENT A|TANK HEIGHT B|DIAM. C|HT. TO GAS CONN. D|VENT SIZE E|WATER CONN. CENTER F|HT. TO SIDE T&P VALVE G|WATER CONN. SIZE H|SHIP WT. (LBS)|UNIFORM ENERGY FACTOR (UEF)| |T Y P E|NOMINAL GALLON CAPACITY|RATED GALLON CAPACITY|MODEL NUMBER|NAT.|LP|NAT.|LP|NAT.|LP|HEIGHT TO VENT A|TANK HEIGHT B|DIAM. C|HT. TO GAS CONN. D|VENT SIZE E|WATER CONN. CENTER F|HT. TO SIDE T&P VALVE G|WATER CONN. SIZE H|SHIP WT. (LBS)|UNIFORM ENERGY FACTOR (UEF)| |Tall|29|28|PROG29-32N RH63|32|–|32.3|–|63|–|59-3/4|56-7/8|16-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|50-3/4|3/4|110|0.60| |Tall|29|28|PROG29-30P RH63|–|30|–|30.3|–|63|59-3/4|56-7/8|16-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|50-3/4|3/4|110|0.60| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-36N RH62†|36|–|36.4|–|64|–|61-1/2|58-1/2|19|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|52-1/4|3/4|127|0.58| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-38N RH62†|38|–|38.4|–|64|–|61-1/2|58-1/2|19|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|52-1/4|3/4|127|0.58| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-40N RH62†|40|–|40.4|–|84|–|63-1/4|60|19-1/2|14|3 or 4|8|53-1/2|3/4|135|0.66| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-36P RH62†|–|36|–|36.3|–|84|63-1/4|60|19-1/2|14|3 or 4|8|53-1/2|3/4|135|0.66| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-32P RH62†|–|32|–|32.3|–|67|61-1/2|58-1/2|18-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|52-1/4|3/4|125|0.59| |Tall|50|48|PROG50-40N RH62†|40|–|40.4|–|76|–|62-1/2|59-1/4|21-1/2|14-1/2|3 or 4|8|52-1/2|3/4|165|0.65| |Tall|50|48|PROG50-36P RH62†|–|36|–|36.4|–|76|62-1/2|59-1/4|21-1/2|14-1/2|3 or 4|8|52-1/2|3/4|165|0.65|
|Tall|50|48|PROG50-38N RH60†|38|–|38.4|–|85|–|61-1/4|58-3/8|20-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|51-3/8|3/4|150|0.64| |Tall|50|48|PROG50-36P RH60|–|36|–|36.4|–|85|61-1/4|58-3/8|20-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|51-3/8|3/4|150|0.64| |Short|30|29|PROG30S-30N RH63|30|–|30.3|–|51|–|49-7/8|47|19-3/4|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|40-3/8|3/4|112|0.60| |Short|40|38|PROG40S-40N RH62†|40|–|40.4|–|66|–|53-7/8|50-1/2|23|14-1/2|3|8|44|3/4|135|0.58| |Short|40|38|PROG40S-36P RH62†|–|36|–|36.4|–|66|53-7/8|50-1/2|23|14-1/2|3|8|44|3/4|135|0.58| |Short|40|39|PROG40S-38N RH62†|38|–|38.4|–|65|–|53-1/4|50-1/4|21-3/8|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|44|3/4|125|0.58| |Short|40|39|PROG40S-35P RH62†|–|35|–|35.4|–|65|53-1/4|50-1/4|21-3/8|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|44|3/4|125|0.58| |Short|40|38|PROG40S-34N RH62|34|–|34.3|–|65|–|52-3/8|49-1/8|21|14|3 or 4|8|42-3/4|3/4|120|0.59| |Short|40|38|PROG40S-31P RH62|–|31|–|31.3|–|65|52-3/8|49-1/8|21|14|3 or 4|8|42-3/4|3/4|120|0.59| |Short|50|48|PROG50S-40N RH61†|40|–|40.4|–|87|–|54-1/4|51-1/8|23-3/4|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|44|3/4|186|0.63| |Short|50|48|PROG50S-36P RH61†|–|36|–|36.4|–|87|54-1/4|51-1/8|23-3/4|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|44|3/4|186|0.63| |Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve|Models with Installed Top T&P Valve| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-38N RH62TT|38|–|38.4|–|64|–|61-1/2|58-1/2|19|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|–|3/4|127|0.58| |Tall|40|38|PROG40-40N RH62TT|40|–|40.4|–|84|–|63-1/4|60|19-1/2|14|3 or 4|8|–|3/4|135|0.66| |Tall|50|48|PROG50-40N RH62TT|40|–|40.4|–|76|–|62-1/2|59-1/4|21-1/2|14-1/2|3 or 4|8|–|3/4|165|0.65| |Tall|50|48|PROG50-38N RH60TT|38|–|38.4|–|85|–|61-1/4|58-3/8|20-1/2|14-1/4|3 or 4|8|–|3/4|150|0.64|
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
†LEED Point = 1
FLUE ANODE ROD
H COLD WATER CONNECTION
H HOT WATER CONNECTION
INSTALLED T&P VALVE
BA
C
TOP T&P 1-1/2" ABOVE TOP PAN TO CENTER OF OPENING
1/2"
D
Top T&P models
FLUE ANODE ROD
H HOT WATER CONNECTION
H COLD WATER CONNECTION
F
E
3/4" N.P.T. RELIEF
VALVE OPENING
C
BA
G
1/2"
D
|In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.| |---|
Rheem Water Heating • 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100 Roswell, Georgia 30076 • www.rheem.com
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