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RTG53XP - Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Outdoor, Liquid Propane
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List Price: $849.00
Our Price: $806.44
SALE: 20% Off -$161.29
Our Price: $806.44
SALE: 20% Off -$161.29
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Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Outdoor, Liquid Propane
The Rheem RTG53XP tankless hot water heater is an Outdoor unit powered by Liquid Propane 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 RTG53XP 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!

Specifications:
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Technical Specifications:
Minimum clearances for installation:
Energy Requirements
***Our Recommended Accessories
- Model: RTG53XP
- 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
- Freeze protection to -30ºF
- UMC-117 remote control
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty on parts (10 years on heat exchanger.)
- Rheem Tankless Water Heater - Outdoor, Liquid Propane
- 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
- BTU: 145,000
- Dimensions: H 20½" x W 13¾" x D 5¼”
- Weight 36 lbs.
- 10 Year Warranty; 3 Year on heat exchanger
- Comes with remote control for thermostat
Minimum clearances for installation:
- Top = 12”
- Front = 12”
- Side = ½”
- Bottom = 12”
- Back = 0”
Energy Requirements
- Ignition: Electric (120 V)
- Power Liquid Propane: 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.


Manuals:
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Product Reviews
Rheem Liquid Propane Tankless Water Heater
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Hard understanding instructions
Instructions are hard to understand when it comes to installing the remote conrol. The wires that are for the electrial power are way to short. They hardley reach to the side of the unit. Location of the filer was hard to find and it was really hard to believe that the 2 small wires coming out of the bottom were for the electical hook up. Only after a lot of looking for the hook up point was I able to accept that.
October 13, 2008
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Yes, this would cause a problem. Scale will build up in the unit, and cause the unit to malfunction. The best way to prevent this would be to use a scale buster that you install on the pipes that will break it up before it goes into the unit. Also, since you know you have hard water, you should flush the heater out once a month or so, to remove any scale that has built up.1 of 1
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