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6-Year Limited Tank/Parts Warranty*
• Combustion Safety Cut-o Switch
Shuts down the water heater should combustion air be restricted.
• Combination Thermostat/ECO
With factory-preset pressure regulator and built-in millivolt-powered
energy cuto for overheat protection.
• Lint Resistant Design
Main burner ignition forces air through the ame trap, clearing lint o
the trap. Proven design tested under four di erent lint test scenarios.
• Durable and E cient Burner Construction
Steel multiport low NOx burner featured on natural gas models;
stainless steel burner featured on most propane models
(50T50 is cast iron).
• Code Approvals
CSA International (formerly AGA) ANSI Z21.10.1 – CSA 4.1 (current
edition).
• Piezo Electric Igniter
For lighting the pilot without matches.
• Drain Valve
Child-resistant, corrosion-resistant drain valve.
• T&P Valve
Conveniently located on the side of the tank to facilitate piping to a
drain or external to the building. Also available with top T&P opening
for eld installation.
• Anode Rod
Top-mounted, heavy-duty anode protects tank against corrosion,
extending the life of the tank.
• Dip Tube
Carries cold inlet water deep into the tank to minimize temperature
dilution of hot water.
• 3/4” Top Water Connections
• 1/2” Gas Connection
All BFG pre xed models are equipped with the Flame Guard® Safety System
Pilot View Port
NRGSS00107 R Feb. 2008
The Flame Guard® Safety System reduces the risk
of accidental res involving ammable vapors
from products such as gasoline, paint thinner,
and solvents. With a standard right-hand thread
thermocouple, resettable thermal safety switch
and larger sight-glass, the Flame Guard® Safety
System is better than ever.
Residential Gas with the
Flame Guard® Safety System
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Johnson City, TN 37602-4808
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FAX (800) 581-7224
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Johnson City, TN 37601-2030
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Johnson City, TN 37605-1597
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NRGSS00107 R Feb. 2008
Residential Gas with the
Flame Guard® Safety System
Speci cation
Residential gas water heater(s) shall be ammable vapor-resistant models ____________ as manufactured by American Water Heater Company, or an approved equal,
and shall have a ______ -year limited tank warranty and a ______ -year limited parts warranty, when installed in a residential application. The heater shall be equipped
with a ammable vapor- resistant combustion system that includes an integral ame trap, a resettable thermal switch and a piezo electric igniter. In the event of a
ammable vapor incident or a severe back draft condition, the heater must render itself inoperable. The heater must be tested for lint buildup resistance. Heater(s)
shall have a storage capacity of ______ gallons and shall have a rated input of __________ BTU’s, and shall be design certi ed, tested and listed in accordance with CSA
International to the latest addition ANSI Z21.10.1 – CSA 4.1. Heaters shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Federal “National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
of 1987”– 2004 requirements and shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999. The interior of the storage tank shall be lined with a baked-on Fused Ceramic Shield
tank lining, fused to the tank at 1600° F, forming a corrosion-resistant lining; polymer linings are not acceptable. Each tank shall be furnished with an internal anode for
cathodic protection. The unit must be equipped with a combination gas control thermostat and non-reset type ECO. A corrosion-resistant drain valve shall be provided
on the front of each unit. The tank shall be totally encased in a steel jacket, painted and insulated with a non-CFC foam to reduce standby heat loss.
HOT CONNECTION
COLD
CONNECTION
ANODE ROD
8"
Top View: FVG model
INPUT GPH HEIGHT
BTU RECOVERY
PER HR. 90° RISE JACKET TOP OF TOP OF SIDE APPROX.
GAL. VENT DIAM. VENT HEATER T&P SHIP
WARRANTY MODEL NUMBER CAP. NAT. LP NAT. LP DIAM. E.F. A B C D WEIGHT
6-Year BFG61-30S30-3NOV 30 30,000 29,000 30.4 29.4 3 0.61 18 49 45-3/4 39 99
6-Year BFG61-30T30-3NOV 30 30,000 29,000 30.4 29.4 3 0.61 16 59-3/4 56-1/2 49-1/2 98
6-Year BFG61-40S40-3NOV 40 40,000 36,000 40.5 36.5 3 0.59 20 52-1/4 49 42-1/4 132
6-Year BFG61-40T40-3NOV 40 40,000 36,000 40.5 36.5 3 0.59 18 62 58-3/4 51-3/4 127
6-Year BFG61-50T40-3NOV 50 40,000 40,000 40.5 40.5 3 0.58 20 60-3/4 57-1/2 50-1/2 148
6-Year BFG61-50T50-4NOV† 50 50,000 47,000 50.7 47.6 4 0.58 20 60-3/4 57-1/2 50-1/2 148
6-Year BFG62-40S40-3NOV 40 40,000 36,000 40.5 36.5 3 0.62 22 52-1/4 49 42-1/4 146
6-Year BFG62-40T40-3NOV 40 40,000 36,000 40.5 36.5 3 0.63 20 62 58-3/4 51-3/4 132
6-Year BFG62-50T40-3NOV 50 40,000 40,000 40.5 40.5 3 0.62 22 60-3/4 57-1/2 50-1/2 155
6-Year BFG62-50T50-4NOV† 50 50,000 47,000 50.7 47.6 4 0.60 22 60-3/4 57-1/2 50-1/2 155
6-Year FVG62-50T65-4NOV* 50 65,000 55,000 66.5 56.3 4 0.58 22 63-7/8 59-1/2 54-1/8 195
Dimensions on all charts shown in inches. Dimensions and speci cations subject to change without notice in accordance with our policy of continuous product improvement.
*The FVG62-50T65-4NOV uses a FVIR compliant design, which is di erent from the BFG design.
†Select propane models feature cast iron burners; all other propane models have stamped stainless steel burners.
Inlet and outlet are on 8” centers. Delete “V” in model number for top T&P option, T&P opening on top of the heater with the valve shipped in the box for eld installation. To order
propane models, change “NO” to su x “P.”
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