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50 Gallon Short 6-Year 40,000 BTU Natural Gas Water Heater
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50 Gallon Short 6-Year 40,000 BTU Natural Gas Water Heater

Model: G6-S5040NV Lowe's Item #: 839883
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Product Description

  • Ideal hot water delivery for households with 5+ people when sized appropriately
  • ENERGY STAR® certified, environmentally friendly 40,000 BTU Low NOx gas burner delivers 81 gallons in the first hour
  • Electronic gas valve provides precise temperature control for optimum hot water delivery
  • Self-diagnostic electronic gas control incorporates an LED status indicator that monitors and reports on system operational status
  • Built-in safety system reduces the risk of accidental flammable vapor ignitions
  • Tall and slim 53.25-in H x 24-in diameter profile is designed for easier installation
  • Protective anode rod and fused ceramic tank shield provide superior tank protection and extend water heater life
  • High-altitude certified from 0 ft to 10,100 ft
  • 6-Year limited residential warranty gives you peace of mind

Signature® 100 Series Features

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Product Features

  • Ideal hot water delivery for households with 5+ people when sized appropriately
  • ENERGY STAR® certified, environmentally friendly 40,000 BTU Low NOx gas burner delivers 81 gallons in the first hour
  • Electronic gas valve provides precise temperature control for optimum hot water delivery
  • Self-diagnostic electronic gas control incorporates an LED status indicator that monitors and reports on system operational status
  • Built-in safety system reduces the risk of accidental flammable vapor ignitions
  • Tall and slim 53.25-in H x 24-in diameter profile is designed for easier installation
  • Protective anode rod and fused ceramic tank shield provide superior tank protection and extend water heater life
  • High-altitude certified from 0 ft to 10,100 ft
  • 6-Year limited residential warranty gives you peace of mind
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Clock - Luxurious Shower - 5 Cost Yes Bathtub

How This Model Will Perform In Your Home...

These stats are based on a home in  map-pinNolensville, TN   To view or adjust our performance assumptions, view advanced settings

  • 20 minutes
    single shower length
  • 2.6 showers
    back-to-back
  • 2.2 showers
    at the same time
  • 53 gallons
    max tub size
  • $573/YEAR
    estimated energy cost

Many factors affect the actual performance of a water heater. This represents our closest approximation of your likely experience with this water heater using National Averages, but actual performance may vary depending on factors beyond our ability to control or estimate. To view or adjust our assumptions of the most common factors that impact this product’s performance using National Averages, please view the advanced settings. *Annual energy costs are estimated from the energy efficiency of each water heater, your household’s estimated water usage & set temperature, the average groundwater temperature for your location, and residential energy prices as reported by the Department of Energy.

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  • Product Dimensions

    Type: Short
    Height: 49 3/4"
    Height w/Draft Hood: 53 1/4"
    Diameter: 24"
    Width: 24"
    Depth: 24"
    Weight: "
    VentType Standard Vent
    Vent Diameter: 3"

    Configuration and Overview

    Nominal Capacity:
    ?Nominal capacity is the representative number pursuant to the safety standard certification process for water heaters
    		 50
    Rated Storage Volume:
    ?Rated Storage Volume = Rated storage volume is the measured storage volume defined by the Department of Energy.
    		 50
    UEF: 0.62
    Family Size: 5
    Self Cleaning: Yes
    Limited Warranty Tank: 6 years
    Limited Warranty Parts: 6 years
    BTU Input: 40000 BTUs
    Water Connection Location: Top
    Water Connection Size: 3/4"
    T&P Relief Valve: Yes

  • Owners Manual
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