RHEEM
®
CLASSIC PLUS
®
SERIES
INDUCED DRAFT WATER HEATER
BIG POWER
SMALL SIZE
HELP HOMEOWNERS ENJOY MORE
HOT WATER & SAVINGS TODAY!
RHEEM
®
CLASSIC PLUS
®
SERIES
INDUCED DRAFT WATER HEATERS
More hot water without taking up more space—
plus energy savings & easy install
Call 1-866-621-5622, visit Rheem.com/InducedDraft
or see your local distributor.
1
Standard 40-gallon tank defined as an atmospherically vented 40-gallon, 40,000 BTU/h gas water
heater with a UEF of .58.
2
Estimated energy cost based on a national average fuel cost of $1.09/
therm for natural gas and $2.41/gallon for LP. Energy factor determined by the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) test procedures.
3
Requires double wall B-vent; Contractor should ensure existing
venting is installed properly and meets all current state and local codes.
4
Based on review of first
hour delivery ratings for Rheem and major competitor’s standard 40-gallon atmospheric natural
gas tank-type water heaters.
5
See the Warranty Certificate for additional information.
6
Requires an
electrical outlet.
7
PROG40-40N takes 9.43 minutes to drain and the PRO+G29-60N (XR90) takes
7.07 minutes meaning the XR90 empties 25% faster.
Uniform Energy Factor based on Department of Energy (DOE) test procedures.
SELLING GUIDE | INDUCED DRAFT WATER HEATER
A 29-gallon
tank that
outperforms
standard
40-gallon
tanks
1
EASY TO SELL
• Hot Water Delivery offers 60,000 BTU/h Low NOx burner,
93 gallon FHR, 61 GPH (@90°F rise)
• Produces up to 58%
4
more hot water than
40-gallon models
• Offers a .71 UEF costing only $208 per year to operate
• Guardian System FVIR includes our filter and
maintenance-free safety system
• Premium-grade anode rod and Rheemglas
®
lining
extends tank life
• Includes 8-year warranty
5
with 12-year upgrade option
EASY TO INSTALL
• Lightweight design allows quick, one-man install
• Installs like a standard gas water heater using a
110V plug
6
EASY TO SERVICE
• Quickly identify issues with self-diagnostic system
• Faster servicing with enhanced-flow brass drain valve
• Smaller tank empties 25% faster than standard
40-gallon tank
7
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MORE COMPACT
The Classic Plus
®
Induced Draft
Water Heaters fit in a smaller space
than standard 40-gallon models.
DESCRIPTION
GAL.
CAP.
MODEL NUMBER
HEIGHT TO
TOP OF VENT
DIAMETER
HEIGHT TO
GAS CONN.
29 PRO+G29-60N RH70 ID 65-1/2" 17-3/4" 14"
DIMENSIONS
VENT SIZE
WATER CONN.
CENTER
HEIGHT TO
SIDE TAP
WATER
CONN.
SHIP WEIGHT
(LBS)
3" or 4" 8" 51-9/16" 3/4" 136
AVOID VENTING
3
REPLACEMENT WITH
THESE INSTALLATION OPTIONS:
Type B Double-Wall 3" Gas Vent
•
Single, Category 1 Fan Assisted Appliance
• 3" Vent Diameter
Vent Connected Directly to Appliance
(Ref Table 13.1(a) in Natl. Fuel Gas Code)
Maximum allowed horizontal venting = 15'
Before horizontal venting is allowed,
10' of total minimum vertical rise is required
Minimum vertical rise for this horizontal
venting = 30'
Maximum vertical rise = 50'
Vent Connected w/ Single Wall
Metal Connector
(Ref Table 13.1(b) in Natl. Fuel Gas Code)
Maximum allowed horizontal venting = 5'
Before horizontal venting is allowed,
10' of total minimum vertical rise is required
Minimum vertical rise for this horizontal
venting = 15'
Maximum vertical rise = 50'
Type B Double-Wall 4" Gas Vent
• Single, Category 1 Appliance
• 4" Vent Diameter
Vent Connected Directly to Appliance
(Ref Table 13.1(a) in Natl. Fuel Gas Code)
Maximum allowed horizontal venting = 30'
Before horizontal venting is allowed,
6' of total minimum vertical rise is required
Minimum vertical rise for this horizontal
venting = 30'
Maximum vertical rise = 100'
Maximum allowed horizontal venting = 30'
Before horizontal venting is allowed,
6' of total minimum vertical rise is required
Minimum vertical rise for this horizontal
venting = 30'
Maximum vertical rise = 100'
Vent Connected w/ Single Wall
Metal Connector
(Ref Table 13.1(b) in Natl. Fuel Gas Code)
GALLONS
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
RECOVERY
Classic Plus
®
Induced Draft
Standard
40-Gallon Tank
38.4
61
The recovery rate exceeds
the 40-gallon models by
58%, based off a 90°F rise.
GALLONS
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
FIRST HOUR RATING
Classic Plus
®
Induced Draft
Standard
40-Gallon Tank
64
93
First-hour performance
of Induced Draft exceeds
most 40-gallon models.
MORE HOT
WATER, FASTER
1
300
250
200
150
100
50
DOLLARS
ANNUAL OPERATING COST
Classic Plus
®
Induced Draft
Standard
40-Gallon Tank
$260
$208
SAVES MONEY
Costs only $208 annually
to operate, a rate 21% lower
than 40-gallon models based
on FTC Energy Guide Labels.
Induced Draft delivers a
.71 UEF, is ENERGY STAR
®
qualified and operates at a
rate 22% higher energy
efficiency
.70
.60
.50
.40
.30
.20
.10
ENERGY FACTOR (EF)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Classic Plus
®
Induced Draft
Standard
40-Gallon Tank
.58
.71
MORE EFFICIENT
2
Call 1-866-621-5622, visit Rheem.com/InducedDraft
or see your local distributor. Rheem.com
SEE HOW THE CLASSIC PLUS
®
INDUCED DRAFT STACKS UP
AGAINST 40-GALLON TANK
Horizontal Venting
Vertical Venting
17-¾"
19 -½"
