GE APPLIANCES GEA21006 RealMAX Atmospheric Gas Water Heaters User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE APPLIANCES GEA21006 RealMAX Atmospheric Gas Water Heaters
GE APPLIANCES RealMAX™ HAS ARRIVED— BRINGING THE GE APPLIANCES ADVANTAGE WITH
IT
The atmospheric gas water heaters in the GE RealMAX™ series are cutting-edge
products that give families true capacity and plenty of hot water*, and give
professionals the kind of support that only GE Appliances can offer. With a
distribution network second to none and a training and customer-service team
dedicated to making your life easier, RealMAX™ is a game changer
GE RealMAX™ ATMOSPHERIC GAS WATER HEATERS: MAXIMUM BENEFITS
MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
A true 30, 40, and 50 gallons of hot water. 40K BTUs on select 40- and
50-gallon natural gas units provide quick recovery and very high performance.*
MAXIMIZED DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
GE Appliances’ unparalleled network offers maximized supply-chain
efficiencies.
SUPPORT TO THE MAX
Our commitment to the industry means that we want you to succeed — and through
top-notch customer support and training, we aim to be your partner for the
long haul.
INNOVATION TO THE MAX
GE Appliances’ investment in the future includes a $60 million, 259,000 -square-foot, high-volume water heater production facility in Camden, South Carolina. It’s the first new tank-style water heater plant built in the U.S. in more than 30 years, and it’s driven by cutting-edge technology. RealMAX™ water heaters and allied products will be made in the USA*, by GE Appliances experts, in this state-of-the-art facility. 70-90% US content
TANK FEATURES
ATMOSPHERIC GAS FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
- CAPACITY, HEAT & RECOVERY
- The products in the RealMAX™ series are real-capacity heaters – they actually contain the water volume they claim to. They hold a true 30, 40 and 50 gallons of water – plus quick recovery (40K BTUs on select 40/50G natural gas units).
- CONTROLS DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND
- RealMax™ series water heaters have safety built in. The SmartShield™ system automatically shuts off the unit if abnormal ambient temperatures are detected, and the self-diagnostic feature reports on gas system status via an LED indicator.
- BUILT-TO-LAST WARRANTIES
- RealMAX™ water heaters carry tank and parts limited warranties of 8 years (Choice model), 10 years (Premium model), and 12 years (Platinum model). Compare that with most standard warranties, which run 6, 9, and 12 years.
ATMOSPHERIC GAS SPECIFICATIONS
GE REALMAX ATMOSPHERIC NATURAL GAS WATER HEATERS
| GE |
|---|
GG30S08BXR
|
GG30T08BXR
| GG40S12BXR GG40S10BXR GG40S08BXR| GG40T12BXR
GG40T10BXR GG40T08BXR| GG50S10BXR GG50S08BXR|
GG50T12BXR GG50T10BXR GG50T08BXR
Rated capacity (gallons)| 30| 30| 40| 40| 50| 50
Nominal capacity (gallons)| 30| 30| 40| 40| 50| 50
FEATURES|
Family size*| 1-3| 2-3| 2-4| 2-4| 3-5+| 3-5+
Control type| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat|
Thermostat
Self-diagnostic control| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED
Temperature setting| 45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range|
45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range
Temperature setting factory default| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F|
120° F
Drain valve type
|
Polymer
|
Polymer
| Brass Polymer Polymer| Brass Polymer Polymer| Polymer Polymer|
Brass Polymer Polymer
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS|
Approx. shipping weight (lbs.)| 118| 119| 140| 147| 172| 169
Height to water connection (in.)| 47-1/5| 58-1/5| 49-1/4| 58-9/10| 46-2/3|
58-1/3
Tank dimensions (diameter x height) (in.)| 20 x 45-1/2| 18 x 56-1/2| 22 x
47-1/2| 20 x 57-1/4| 25 x 45| 22 x 56-3/4
Connection sizes—hot water outlet (mnpt)| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”
Connection sizes—hot water intlet (mnpt)| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”
P O W E R / R A T I N G S
|
Burner BTU size (K)| 34| 34| 38| 40| 40| 40
Operating water pressure| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi|
20-125 psi| 20-125 psi
WARRANTY|
Parts warranty| 8-year limited| 8-year limited| 12/10/8-year limited|
12/10/8-year limited| 10/8-year limited| 12/10/8-year limited
- Household sizing based on back-to-back showers, 8 minutes long.
- Based on internal testing
GE REALMAX ATMOSPHERIC LIQUID PROPANE WATER HEATERS
| GE| | | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
GP30S08BXR
|
GP30T08BXR
| GP40S12BXR GP40S10BXR GP40S08BXR| GP40T12BXR
GP40T10BXR GP40T08BXR| GP50T12BXR GP50T10BXR
GP50T08BXR
Rated capacity (gallons)| 30| 30| 40| 40| 50
Nominal capacity (gallons)| 30| 30| 40| 40| 50
FEATURES|
Family size*| 1-3| 2-3| 2-4| 2-4| 3-5+
Control type| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat| Thermostat
Self-diagnostic control| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED| Yes—LED
Temperature setting| 45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range|
45-160° F Range| 45-160° F Range
Temperature setting factory default| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F| 120° F
Drain valve type
|
Polymer
|
Polymer
| Brass Polymer Polymer| Brass Polymer Polymer| Brass Polymer Polymer
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS|
Approx. shipping weight (lbs.)| 118| 119| 140| 147| 169
Height to water connection (in.)| 47-1/5| 58-1/5| 49-1/4| 58-9/10| 58-1/3
Tank dimensions (diameter x height) (in.)| 20 x 45-1/2| 18 x 56-1/2| 22 x
47-1/2| 20 x 57-1/4| 22 x 56-3/4
Connection sizes—hot water outlet (mnpt)| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”
Connection sizes—hot water intlet (mnpt)| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”| 3/4”
P O W E R / R A T I N G S
|
Burner BTU size (K)| 31| 28| 34| 36| 36
Operating water pressure| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi| 20-125 psi|
20-125 psi
WARRANTY|
Parts warranty| 8-year limited| 8-year limited| 12/10/8-year limited|
12/10/8-year limited| 12/10/8-year limited
- Household sizing based on back-to-back showers, 8 minutes long.
- Based on internal testing