Ruud RUTG-74PV Fascicule

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Ruud Tankless Indoor
Gas Water Heaters
Available in 4.2, 5.3 and 7.4 GPM Indoor Models
10-Year Limited Warranty on Heat Exchanger*  
3-Year Limited Warranty on Parts*
New! UMC-117 remote control is included and can be set
from the out-of-the-box 120 degrees – up to a 140
degree maximum 
(additional remote control thermostats are available
– sold separately)
New! EZ-Link
cable connects two tankless 
units to operate as one – now available for high 
demand applications
Exclusive! Guardian SBT
sensing burner technology
Exclusive! Guardian OFW
overheat film wrap
Exclusive! Two high-altitude options – up to 6,560 or
9,840 ft. elevations above sea level 
(altitude chip required 
– sold separately)
Exclusive! All Ruud tankless models are third-party
certified by GAMA
Exclusive! All Ruud tankless models qualify for up to a
$300 federal energy tax credit 
(refer to your tax advisor for details)
Exclusive! All Ruud models can be linked in up to 20 unit
manifold installations by using the optional MIC-180 and
MICS-180 manifold control assembly
Continuous hot water
Energy saving design
Compact, space saving design 
Intelligent electronic controls designed to increase energy
efficiency and safety
Self diagnostic program
Digital display shows temperature setting and
maintenance codes
Built-in electric blower
Uses Category III stainless steel vents and vent
horizontally or vertically
Supplied with a 120 volt power cord
Environmentally friendly Low NOx  burner meets
SCAQMD rule 1146 requirements
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In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Ruud reserves the right to make changes without notice.
These units are designed to meet 
or exceed ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. test proce-
dures and meet or exceed the energy effi-
ciency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE
standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy
efficiency performance criteria for energy
consuming appliances.
Before purchasing this appliance, read
important energy cost and efficiency
information available from your supplier.
This water heater has a built-in electric blower to force
exhaust gas to the outside. Category III stainless steel
vent is (UL1738 certified) required. Maximum vent
length for RUTG2-42PV models is 36 feet 2 inches
including one 90° elbow. Maximum vent length for
RUTG-53PV models is (not final) including one 90°
elbow. Maximum vent length for RUTG-74PV models 
is 47 feet 6 inches including one 90° elbow.
Type “B” vents are not permitted.
*See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
If the water heater is installed anywhere other than a single family dwelling, such
as a commercial application, or in any system in which the water is recirculated,
the applicable warranty periods will be limited to one (1) year.
Energy Factor and Average Annual 
Operating Costs based on D.O.E.
(Department of Energy) test
procedures. D.O.E. national average
fuel rate natural gas 91¢/therm;
LP $1.23/gallon
.
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
ENERGY INFO.
GAS 
WATER FLOW RATE
SHIP.
D.O.E.
INPUT
TEMP.
GPM @ 77° GPM @ 45°
CONNECTION
VENT
WEIGHT
ENERGY
ANN.
MODEL NUMBER
BTU/HR.
TYPE
RANGE*
RISE MAX.
RISE MAX.
WATER       GAS
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
DIAMETER
(LBS.)
FACTOR
OP. COST
RUTG2-42PVN
21,500 -
Indoor
100° to
2.4
4.2
3/4
3/4
20-1/2
13-3/4
5-1/4
3
35
.83
$165 Nat
118,000
140° F
$244 LP
RUTG-53PVN
21,600 -
Indoor
100° to
3.1
5.3
3/4
3/4
20-1/2
13-3/4
5-1/4
3
36
.82
$167 Nat
145,000
††
140° F
$246 LP
RUTG-74PVN-1
19,000 -
Indoor
100° to
4.3
7.4
3/4
3/4
25-3/8
14-7/8
11-1/8
4
55
.82
$167 Nat
199,900
140° F
$246 LP
Available in Natural Gas and Propane (LP). For Propane replace the N 
with a P when ordering. 
††
141,000 LP
* Factory set maximum temperature is 120° F.
• For installations above 3,280 feet a high altitude chip is required. 
Refer to Ruud price list or consult factory for details.
• Consult factory for information on sizing the application.
Installation vent kits available
Kits include components required for horizontal through the wall termination.
RTG20003 – 3" diameter for RUTG2-42PV and RUTG-53PV models. 
RTG20007 – 4" diameter for RUTG -74PV models.
Temperature Rise (°F)
Model Number
35°
45°
50°
60°
70°
77° 80°
90° 100°
RUTG2-42PV Water Flow (GPM) 5.5
4.2
3.8
3.2
2.7
2.5
2.4
2.1
1.9
RUTG-53PV Water Flow (GPM)
6.8
5.3
4.7
3.9
3.4
3.1
3.0
2.6
2.4
RUTG-74PV Water Flow (GPM)
8.5
7.4
6.6
5.5
4.7
4.3
4.1
3.7
3.3
Above estimates are for sizing purposes only.
Proper gas pressure must be ensured to supply tankless gas water heaters – up to
118,000 BTU for RUTG2-42 models, up to 145,000 BTU for RUTG-53 models, and up to
199,900 BTU for RUTG-74 models. (Consult your gas supplier)
Models vent horizontally 
or vertically
®
Venting side wall 
from side
Venting side wall 
from back