"Proper sizing is as critical to tankless water heaters as it is to their tank-type cunterparts,” says Jim Cika, Rheem Specialty Water Heating Manager. “But too often, identifying the right tankless model for a residential application can be confusing to kitchen and bath dealers and their installers. With the new RTG-53 models joining the other three model series in our line, Rheem has made the tankless sizing job for residential applications as easy as 1-2-3.”

• The 140°F thermostat is standard. 
•  UMC-117 remote control can be set for 120°F, the standard setting for Rheem
  tankless units, and up to a maximum 140°F.
• Auto-On feature automatically restores power to the unit after a power outage.
• After power is restored, the thermostat resets itself to the previously selected
  temperature.
• 0.66 GPM minimum activation flow is standard on all models.

Like the 1st generation Rheem tankless water heater line, all 2nd generation products
have an Energy Factor greater than .80, which qualifies these units for a federal income
tax credit of up to $300 under the new Energy Policy Act of 2005. In addition, Rheem
2nd generation products continue to offer the following features:

• Exclusive: Guardian SBT – sensing burner technology.
• Exclusive: Guardian OFW – overheat film wrap.
• Exclusive: Two high-altitude options – up to 6,560-foot or 9,840-foot elevations.
• Exclusive: All Rheem tankless models are third-party-certified by GAMA.
• Low NOx emissions: All models are SCAQMD and TCEQ approved.

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RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading worldwide
provider of total comfort systems including water heaters, heating and air conditioning
equipment, pool and spa heaters, and boilers.