Rheem RTG-53X Water Heater User Manual


 
RHEEM RESIDENTIAL TANKLESS
42
& 53 TANKLESS SERIES
Endless hot water for 1-2 bathroom homes
RTG2-42PV
indoor natural and LP models
21,500 - 118,000 BTU max.
5.5 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 4.2 gal./min. at 45° F rise
Limited Warranty:
10-Year on heat exchanger, 3-Year on parts
See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
RTG-53PV indoor and RTG-53DV indoor direct vent
natural and LP models 20,000 - 145,000 BTU max.*
6.8 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 5.3 gal./min. at 45° F rise
RTG-53X outdoor natural and LP models
19,000 - 141,000 BTU max.*
6.8 gal./min at 35° F rise max., 5.3 gal./min. at 45° F rise
Limited Warranty:
12-Year on heat exchanger, 5-Year on parts, 1-Year on labor
See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
UMC-117 remote control is included and can be set from the out-of-the-box 120
degrees – up to a 140 degree maximum (additional remote control thermostats are
available – sold separately)
EZ-Link
cable available for high demand applications to connect two tankless
units to operate as one
Exclusive! Guardian SBT
sensing burner technology
Exclusive! Guardian OFW
overheat film wrap
Exclusive! Two high-altitude options – up to 6,560 or 9,840 ft.** elevations
above sea level
(altitude chip required – sold separately)
Exclusive! All Rheem models can be linked in up to 20 unit manifold installations
by using the optional MIC-180 and MICS-180 manifold control assembly
All Rheem tankless models are third-party efficiency certified by GAMA
Continuous hot water, energy saving and compact, space saving design
Indoor units use Category III stainless steel vents and vent horizontally
or vertically
Indoor models supplied with a 120 volt power cord
Environmentally friendly Low NOx burner meets SCAQMD rule 1146
requirements
Installation vent kits available – sold separately
Indoor and outdoor models feature freeze protection to -20°F
* BTU variesby model and field type. Seespecifications for details.
** Not availableon all models.
† Limitedavailability in Canada.
Tankless water heaters
Endless hot water
See reverse for specifications.
145,000 BTU
INDOOR DIRECT VENT
141,000 BTU
OUTDOOR
118,000 & 145,000 BTU
INDOOR