RTG53PVN - Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Indoor, Natural Gas

Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Indoor, Natural Gas

With the Rheem Tankless Water Heater RTG53PVN, showers start hot and stay hot for as long as the shower is running, plus the system is much smaller than normal tank water heaters and uses much less energy.

The Rheem RTG53PVN tankless hot water heater is an Indoor unit powered by Natural Gas that turns on when you open a hot water faucet and turns off when you close the faucet, so the energy consumed is only for the hot water being used. Since there is no storage of hot water and thus no constant heating and re-heating of stored hot water, you're not wasting energy heating water when you don't need it.

Key features include: 5.3 gpm at a 45ºF temperature rise; electronic ignition to increase efficiency; remote control thermostat; digital temperature display; built-in electric blower to force exhaust gas outside; environmentally friendly low NOx burner; and a 3-year limited warranty on parts (10 years on heat exchanger.)

The Rheem Tankless Water Heater RTG53PVN is a revolution in home water heating that provides instant gratification with the satisfaction of being environmentally friendly and cost efficient at the same time!

This model only accepts 3/5" concentric stainless steel venting.

Temperature Increase / Gallons Per Minute:

• Flow Rate at 45ºF Rise: 5.3 gpm
  
• Flow Rate at 60ºF Rise: 3.9 gpm
  
• Flow Rate at 70ºF Rise: 3.4 gpm
  
• Flow Rate at 80ºF Rise: 3.0 gpm
  
• Flow Rate at 90ºF Rise: 2.6 gpm

Warning: This water heater is not suitable for use in manufactured (mobile) homes!

Primary Specifications:

• Model: RTG53PVN
• 5.3 gpm at a 45ºF temperature rise (up to 6.8 gpm at 35ºF)
• Electronic ignition increases efficiency (no standing pilot light)
• A remote control thermostat is included with all models with 100ºF - 140ºF setpoint range (factory set at 120ºF)
• Environmentally friendly Low NOx burner meets SCAQMD rule 1146 requirements
• UMC-117 remote control
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty on parts (10 years on heat exchanger.)
• Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Indoor, Natural Gas
• Guardian OFW(TM) overheat film wrap
• Digital display on thermostat shows temperature setting and maintenance/error codes
• Built-in electric blower to force exhaust gas to the outside
• EZ-Link(TM) cable connects two like units to operate as one, doubling capacity
• Weight: 36 pounds
• Dimensions: 20-1/2"h x 13-3/4"w x 5-1/4"d

Technical Specifications:

• # Of Applications: 1-2 showers concurrently
• Water Connection: 3/4" NPT
• Gas Connection: 3/4" NPT
• Energy Factor: .82
• Temperature Range: 100 - 140 degrees
• Ignition: Electric
• Exhaust Hose Diameter: 3 inches
• BTU: 145,000
• Dimensions: H 20½" x W 13¾" x D 5¼”
• Weight 36 lbs.
• 10 Year Limited Warranty on Heat Exchanger; 3 Years Limited on Parts
• Comes with remote control for thermostat

Venting:

• Diameter: 3 inch
• Material: Stainless Steel (AL29-4C) sealed
• Minimum length: 1 ft. if used with 90 degree elbow, wall thimble and exhaust vent hood.
• Maximum length: 34.6 ft. (10.5m) with one 90 degree elbow. Less 1.5 ft. for each additional 90 degree elbow (9” for each 45 degree elbow).

Minimum clearances for installation:

• Top = 12”
• Vent = 2"
• Front = 12”
• Side = ½”
• Bottom = 12”
• Back = 0”

Energy Requirements:

• Ignition: Electric (120 V)
• Power Natural Gas: 145,000 BTU
• Energy Factor: .82

***Our Recommended Accessories

• BrassCraft 36" Long Stainless Steel Gas Connector w/ Pro Coating - Every gas water heater requires a gas connector and this model is our recommended top pick. We highly recommend this particular model for saving you time and money!  Also available in different lengths if required - simply call us toll free at 888-793-2665.
• Rheem Tankless Water Heater High Altitude Chip - Required if heater will be used above 3200 ft.
• Sioux Chief Gas Tankless Water Heater Connector Set - Required to connect all gas tankless water heaters to the corresponding water and gas lines. Includes pressure relief valve.
• Aqua Pure Hot Water Filter System - Recommended to prevent scale build up in all tankless water heaters.

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