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   Specifications

Power Input

Natural Gas: 20,000 - 40,000 Btu
Liquid Propane: 20,000 - 40,000 Btu

Minimum Flow to Activate

0.5 gallons per minute (gpm)

Flow Rates

50°F rise @ 1.2 gpm
55°F rise @ 1.0 gpm
65°F rise @ 0.9 gpm
75°F rise @ 0.8 gpm
90°F rise @ 0.6 gpm

Energy Factor

.64

Thermal Efficiency

80%

Dimensions

Height: 25.4" Width: 10.6"
Depth: 9.1"

Weight

18 lbs.

Modulating Gas Valve

Yes

Ignition

Standing Pilot

   Installation Specifications

Gas Connections ½" Male NPT
Water Connections ½" Male NPT
Natural Gas Pressure Minimum: 7" WC
Maximum: 14" WC
LP Gas Pressure Minimum: 11" WC
Maximum: 14"
Water Pressure Minimum: 13 PSI
Maximum: 150 PSI
Electrical Supply None
Vent Size 4" (double wall type B)
Vent Termination

Vertical

 

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