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HomeProductsResidentialWater HeatersPerformance Plus Series: Atmospheric

Performance Plus Series: Atmospheric

MODEL XP50T09HE36U0

9-year limited warranty for tank and parts, 2-year full in-home labor warranty (1-year in-home labor warranty in Canada)

*See written warranty for complete details

  • .59 - 65  UEF - US
  • .61 - .62 EF - Canada
  • 40 and 50 gallon capacities
  • Diagnostic gas control valve
Select Capacity
40
Gallons
50
Gallons

SKU XP50T09HE36U0
Warranty Years 9
Model Performance Plus Atmospheric
Tank Capacity 50
Fuel Propane Gas
Height 63"
Single Shower Minutes 23
Number Back To Back Showers 2
UEF
0.64
LowNox Yes

The Performance Plus® atmospheric gas water heaters are engineered for more hot water at a low operating cost


Efficiency

  • .59 - 65  UEF - US
  • .61 - .62 EF - Canada

Performance

  • First Hour Recovery (FHR): 70 - 81 gallons
  • Recovery rate is up to 40.4 gallons at a 90 degree rise, depending on model

Diagnostic Valve

  • Self powered diagnostic gas control valve for improved monitoring and service

Low Emissions

  • Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
  • Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements

Self-Cleaning

  • Fights sediment and mineral build-up
  • Reduces fuel costs

Maintenance Free Burner System

  • Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device
  • Maintenance free – no filter to clean

Low Emissions

  • Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
  • Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements

Longer Life

  • Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection

High Altitude Compliant

  • All models certified up to 6,000 ft. above sea level
  • Some models certified up to 10,200 ft. above sea level, check factory for listings

Plus…

  • Easy to light – no matches required
  • Temperature and pressure relief valve included
  • Low lead compliant
  • Standard replacement parts

9-year limited warranty for tank and parts, 2-year full in-home labor warranty

*See written warranty for complete details


PERFORMANCE PLUS ATMOSPHERIC MODELS
FUEL TYPE DESCRIPTION  GAL CAP. MODEL NUMBER UNIFORM ENERGY
FACTOR
ENERGY STAR®
   Natural Gas Tall
50
XG50T09HE40U0
0.65 -US
--
 Natural Gas Tall 40
XG40T09HE40U0 0.59 -US
--
Natural Gas Short
38 XG40S09HE38U0
0.59 -US --
 Liquid Propane Tall 36 XP50T09HE36U0 0.65 -US --
   Liquid Propane Tall
36 XP40T09HE36U0 0.59 -US --
   Liquid Propane Short
36 XP40S09HE36U0 0.59 -US --
   
40 XG40S09EC38B0     0.62 EF - Canada --
   
50 XG50S09ST40B0     0.61 EF - Canada

9-year limited warranty for tank and parts, 2-year full in-home labor warranty (1-year in-home labor warranty in Canada)

*See written warranty for complete details

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