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ProLine® XE Power Vent 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater

ProLine® XE Power Vent 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater

ProLine® XE Power Vent 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater

Model # GS6-40-YBVIS
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The ProLine® XE Power Vent gas water heater is engineered to maximize efficiency, while offering greater flexibility in installation options.

Featuring a 40-gallon (nominal) tank and a 40,000 BTU gas burner, the GS6 40 YBVIS Power Vent delivers a first hour rating of 73 gallons and a recovery rate of 44.67 gallons per hour. This water heater 0.67 Uniform Energy Factor. It carries a 6-year limited warranty, and meets Low NOx emission requirements.

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6

year

limited warranty

0.67

Uniform Energy Factor

CSA International Low Lead Content Certification in compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety standards on gas components
The Blue Diamond formula is enriched with a high level of zircon, producing a coating that is harder and more water-resistant than any other in the industry
Green Choice is an environmentally friendly gas burner that cuts residential water heater emissions - NOx - by up to 33% and is used in both natural or propane gas water-heater models
The UL gas-fired mark is specially applied to assure customers, retailers and regulatory authorities that equipment displaying the gas-fired Mark has been evaluated to nationally recognized gas equipment standards
  • Nominal Capacity:
    ?Nominal Capacity is a representative number provided by a manufacturer for comparison purposes. The actual rated storage volume of our water heaters may be found on the product details page on our website.
     40
  • Rated Storage Volume
    ?Rated Storage Volume is the measured storage volume defined by the Department of Energy.
     38
  • UEF 0.67
  • Recovery Gallons: 45
  • Maximum BTUs: 40,000
  • Power Source: Natural Gas
  • Limited Tank Warranty: 6 Years
  • Limited Parts Warranty: 6 Years
  • Anode: Sacrificial Anode
  • T&P Relief Valve: Yes
  • Pilot Reset Button: Yes
  • Ignition Type: Electronic
  • Water Connection Location: Top
  • Water Connection Size: 3/4"
  • Emissions: Low NOx
  • LEED Points: 1
  • FVIR Certified: Yes
  • First Hour Rating: 73
  • Type: Short
  • Height: 49 5/8"
  • Height w/Draft Hood: 59"
  • Diameter: 22"
  • Width: 22"
  • Depth: 22"
  • Vent Type: Power Vent

3-Position Rotatable Blower Outlet

Our exclusive 3-position rotatable blower outlet adds flexibility for an easy installation.

CoreGard™ Anode Rod

Our anode rods have a stainless steel core that extends the life of the anode rod allowing superior tank protection far longer than standard anode rods.

Brass Drain Valve

• Solid brass, tamper resistant, enhanced-flow, ball type, valve.

• Uses a standard female hose fitting that allows for fast and easy draining during maintenance.

• Screwdriver slot features a 1/4 turn radius, for straight-through water flow and a quick and positive shut off.

T&P Relief Valve

Top-mounted T&P relief valve available as an option.


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Many factors affect the actual performance of a water heater. This represents our closest approximation of your likely experience with this water heater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but actual performance may vary depending on factors beyond our ability to control or estimate. To view or adjust our assumptions of the most common factors that impact this product’s performance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, please view the advanced settings. *Annual Estimated energy costs are estimated calculated from the energy efficiency of each water heater, your household’s estimated hot water usage & set temperature, the average groundwater temperature for your location, and residential energy prices for your location as reported by the Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration.

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Product Features & Options

3-Position Rotatable Blower Outlet

Our exclusive 3-position rotatable blower outlet adds flexibility for an easy installation.

CoreGard™ Anode Rod

Our anode rods have a stainless steel core that extends the life of the anode rod allowing superior tank protection far longer than standard anode rods.

Brass Drain Valve

• Solid brass, tamper resistant, enhanced-flow, ball type, valve.

• Uses a standard female hose fitting that allows for fast and easy draining during maintenance.

• Screwdriver slot features a 1/4 turn radius, for straight-through water flow and a quick and positive shut off.

T&P Relief Valve

Top-mounted T&P relief valve available as an option.


Nominal Capacity:
?Nominal Capacity is a representative number provided by a manufacturer for comparison purposes. The actual rated storage volume of our water heaters may be found on the product details page on our website.
 40
Rated Storage Volume
?Rated Storage Volume is the measured storage volume defined by the Department of Energy.
 38
UEF 0.67
Recovery Gallons: 45
Maximum BTUs: 40,000
Power Source: Natural Gas
Limited Tank Warranty: 6 Years
Limited Parts Warranty: 6 Years
Anode: Sacrificial Anode
T&P Relief Valve: Yes
Pilot Reset Button: Yes
Ignition Type: Electronic
Water Connection Location: Top
Water Connection Size: 3/4"
Emissions: Low NOx
LEED Points: 1
FVIR Certified: Yes
First Hour Rating: 73
Type: Short
Height: 49 5/8"
Height w/Draft Hood: 59"
Diameter: 22"
Width: 22"
Depth: 22"
Vent Type: Power Vent

Certifications

6

year

limited warranty

0.67

Uniform Energy Factor

CSA International Low Lead Content Certification in compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety standards on gas components
The Blue Diamond formula is enriched with a high level of zircon, producing a coating that is harder and more water-resistant than any other in the industry
Green Choice is an environmentally friendly gas burner that cuts residential water heater emissions - NOx - by up to 33% and is used in both natural or propane gas water-heater models
The UL gas-fired mark is specially applied to assure customers, retailers and regulatory authorities that equipment displaying the gas-fired Mark has been evaluated to nationally recognized gas equipment standards
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