Rheem PVS 40-33(NAT) HA Leaflet

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Rheem PowerVent
Induced Draft Gas Water Heater with the Guardian System
Guardian System
Air / fuel shut-off system offers double
protection
Maintenance free –
no filter to clean
Flammable
Vapour Detection Sensor
Protective control system
that disables the heater in
the presence of flammable
vapour accumulation
Flexible Venting
Options
Long venting lengths up to 100 feet
PVC, ABS, or CPVC vent pipe options
Vertical or horizontal termination
New Quiet Blower
Less noise than ever before
Self-Diagnostic
System
Integrated self-diagnos-
tic system control takes
the guess work away
Environmentally
Friendly Burner
Low NOx design for low 
nitrous oxide emissions
High Altitude Compliant
Models certified up to 4,500 feet above
sea level
Self-Cleaning
EverKleen
patented system fights
sediment build-up
Reduces fuel costs
Provides more hot water
Longer Life
Patented magnesium anode rod design
incorporates a special resistor that
protects the tank 
from corrosion.
Provides longer 
tank life than using
standard magnesium
anode rods
*
* See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for
complete warranty information.
HOT
WATER
CONNECTION
COLD
WATER
CONNECTION
POWER VENT
ASSEMBLY
C
B
F
A
D
G
G
E
T&P FITTING
3/4" N.P.T.
1/2"
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
ENERGY INFO.
NEW
HT. TO
HT. TO
WATER
HT. TO
WATER
PREVIOUS
FVIR
FIRST HOUR
TOP OF
TANK
GAS 
CONN.
SIDE T&P
CONN.
SHIP.
ENERGY
GALLON / LITRE
MODEL
MODEL
GAS INPUT IN
RECOVERY IN
DEL. G.P.H.
ASSEMBLY
HT.
DIAM.
CONN.
CNTR.
VALVE
SIZE
WT.
FACTOR
CAPACITY
NUMBER
NUMBER
THOUS. BTU/HR.
G.P.H. 100° RISE
NAT.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
(LBS)
NATURAL
40 / 151
PVS40-36
PVS40-36FV
36
30.5
67
61-1/2
50-1/2
20-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
152
0.59
40 / 151
PVS40-36P
PVS40-34PFV
34
28.8
67
61-1/2
50-1/2
20-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
152
0.59
50 / 189
PVS50-36
PVS50-36FV
36
30.5
80
61-1/2
50-1/2
22-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
176
0.58
50 / 189
PVS50-36P
PVS50-34PFV
34
28.8
80
61-1/2
50-1/2
22-1/4
14
8
44
3/4
176
0.58
CROSS REFERENCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
VENTING INFORMATION FOR 2" VENTS
NUMBER OF
MINIMUM 
MAXIMUM
90° ELBOWS
NUMBER
PIPE PIPE 
WITH VENT 
OF 45°
LENGTH
LENGTH
TERMINAL
ELBOWS
REQ. (FT.)
(FT.)
One (1)
None
4.0
44.0
One (1)
One (1)
4.0
41.0
Two (2)
None
4.0
38.0
Two (2)
One (1)
4.0
35.0
Three (3)
None
4.0
32.0
For the 2" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to
6 feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to 
3 feet of pipe.
VENTING INFORMATION FOR 3" VENTS
NUMBER OF
MINIMUM 
MAXIMUM
90° ELBOWS
NUMBER
PIPE PIPE 
WITH VENT 
OF 45°
LENGTH
LENGTH
TERMINAL
ELBOWS
REQ. (FT.)
(FT.)
One (1)
None
5.0
95.0
One (1)
One (1)
5.0
92.5
Two (2)
None
5.0
90.0
Two (2)
One (1)
5.0
87.5
Three (3)
None
5.0
85.0
Three (3)
One (1)
5.0
82.5
Four (4)
None
5.0
80.0
Four (4)
One (1)
5.0
77.5
Five (5)
None
5.0
75.0
For the 3" vent, one 90° elbow is approximately equal to
5 feet of pipe. One 45° elbow is approximately equal to
2.5 feet of pipe.
Rheem Manufacturing Company • Water Heater Division
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée
,128 Barton Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3P3
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In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Available in 40 and 50 US Gallon Models
6-Year Limited Tank  Warranty*
1-Year Limited Parts  Warranty*
®