Professional Classic Plus™ Atmospheric gas water heaters are engineered for more hot water at a low operating cost

Efficiency

  • .58 - .66 UEF
  • More hot water at a low operating cost

Performance

  • FHR: 51 - 87 gallons
  • Recovery: 30.3 to 40.4 GPH at a 90° F rise, depending on model

Guardian System™ & Sensor

  • Exclusive air/fuel shut-off device
  • Maintenance free – no filter to clean
  • Protective control system that disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation

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

Altitude Certification

  • All models certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level; some certified up to 10,000 feet. Consult factory for specifications

Plus…

  • Side water connections for space heating applications available on select models
  • Easy to light – no matches required
  • EverKleen™ patented system fights sediment build-up
  • Exclusive Rheemglas® tank lining resists corrosion and prolongs tank life
  • Enhanced flow brass drain valve
  • Temperature and pressure relief valve included
  • Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve on select models
  • Low lead compliant
  • Standard replacement parts

DESCRIPTION 
ENERGY INFO
 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVER ATMOSPHERIC MODELS
TYPE GAL CAP. 
MODEL NUMBER 
ENERGY
FACTOR
 
ENERGY STAR®
NAT.
 LP
TALL
29 PROG29-32N RU63 0.63
--
29 PROG29-30P RU63 -- 0.63  
40 PROG40-36N RU62 0.62
--
40 PROG40-38N RU62 0.62
--  
40 PROG40-40N RU62 0.62
--  
40 PROG40-36P RU62 -- 0.62  
40 PROG40-32P RU62 -- 0.62  
50 PROG50-40N RU62 0.62
--  
50 PROG50-36P RU62 -- 0.62  
50 PROG50-38N RU60 0.60
--  
50 PROG50-36P RU60 -- 0.60  
 SHORT 30 PROG30S-30N RU63 0.63 --  
40 PROG40S-40N RU62  0.62 --  
40 PROG40S-36P RU62 -- 0.62  
40 PROG40S-34N RU62 0.62 --  
40 PROG40S-31P RU62 --  0.62  
40 PROG40S-38N RU62 0.62 --  
40 PROG40S-35P RU62 -- 0.62  
50 PROG50S-40N RU61 
0.61 --  
50 PROG50S-36P RU6 -- 0.61  

Specifications

  • .58 - 66 UEF
  • Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
  • 29, 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities

Energy Guide Details

Certifications

  • AHRI
  • LEED Points = 1
  • Natural Gas
  • US CSA (Star)
  • Propane Gas

Documents

Professional Achiever Atmospheric

Warranties

Tank - 6 Years Limited

Parts - 6 Years Limited

With ProtectionPlus™ the 6-year limited tank warranty becomes 10 years!

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