PERFORMANCE AP12021 Direct Vent Water Heater Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
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PERFORMANCE AP12021 Direct Vent Water Heater
Product Information
Specifications
- Efficiency: 0.57 – 0.59 UEF
- Performance: FHR: 58 gallons for a 40-gallon model and 46 gallons for a 30-gallon model
- Flexibility:
- Field convertible controls for natural gas or LP operation included
- No external door required
- Hot water outlet located at the top
- Cold water inlet at the side for fast, economical hook-up
- Altitude Certification: All models certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level
- Low Emissions:
- Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
- Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements
- Adjustable Roof Jack Vent Design allows adjustment to roof pitches of up to 5/12.
- Four roof jacks are available to accommodate roof thicknesses of 12 up to 95.
- Direct Combustion Air Inlet: Air is drawn directly into the combustion chamber through an air inlet fixed to the base; 1/2 screen for rodent protection.
- Roof Jacks:
- 12 Non-Adjustable & Air Inlet (Model: AP12032E-1)
- 15-32 Adjustable & Air Inlet (Model: AP12032B-1)
- 30-60 Adjustable & Air Inlet (Model: AP12032C-1)
- 48-95 Adjustable & Air Inlet (Model: AP12032D-1)
- Air Inlets:
- 6 Non-Adjustable (Model: AP12019B)
- 11-22 Adjustable Side Air Inlet Kit (Model: AP12017B)
- AP12191 Extension Pipe Kit
- Roof Jack Extension Pipe Kit: Model AP12021
- Roof jack and air inlet must be ordered separately with 30 and 40-gallon direct vent models and must be by instructions furnished with the heater. No other roof jack or air inlet assemblies are approved for installation with this heater. Clamps and secure strapping are packed in water heater carton.
- Longer Life: Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection
- Plus: Low lead compliant
- Warranty:
- 6-Year limited warranty for tank and parts
- 1-year full in-home labor warranty*
- Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code, and all state energy efficiency performance criteria.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Ensure you have the appropriate roof jack and air inlet assemblies for your model.
- Follow the instructions furnished with the heater to install the roof jack and air inlet.
- Ensure proper clamping and secure strapping of the water heater.
- Connect the cold water inlet to the side of the heater.
- Connect the hot water outlet located at the top of the heater.
- Ensure all water connections are 3/4 N.P.T.
- Adjust the roof jack vent design to match the roof pitch of up to 5/12.
- For direct combustion air inlet, ensure the 1/2 screen is in place for rodent protection.
Operation
- Ensure the heater is connected to the appropriate fuel source (natural gas or LP).
- Follow the instructions provided with the field convertible controls to set up the operation for your desired fuel type.
Maintenance
Regularly check and replace the premium grade anode rod for long-lasting tank protection.
FAQ
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Q: What is the warranty for this product?
A: This product comes with a 6-year limited warranty for tanks and parts and a 1-year full in-home labor warranty. Please refer to the written warranty for complete details. -
Q: What is the Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) for this water heater?
A: The UEF for this water heater is 0.57 – 0.59. -
Q: Can this water heater be used at high altitudes?
A: Yes, all models are certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level. -
Q: Are the roof jack and air inlet assemblies included with the water heater?
A: No, the roof jack and air inlet must be ordered separately and by the instructions furnished with the heater. Clamps and secure strapping are packed in the water heater carton.
PERFORMANCE® Direct Vent gas water heaters are certified for Manufactured Housing (HUD)and modular construction
Efficiency
- .57 – .59 UEF
Performance
- FHR: 58 gallons for a 40-gallon model and 46 gallons for a 30-gallon model
- Recovery: 30.3 GPH a 90° F rise
Flexibility
- Field convertible controls for natural gas or LP operation included
- No external door is required
- Hot water outlet located at top
- Cold water inlet at side for fast, economical hook-up
Altitude Certification
- All models certified up to 5,999 feet above sea level
Low Emissions
- Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
- Meets 40 ng/J NOx requirements
Adjustable Roof Jack Vent
Design allows adjustment to roof pitches of up to 5/12″. Four roof jacks are
available to accommodate roof thicknesses of 12″ up to 95″.
Direct Combustion Air Inlet
Air is drawn directly into the combustion chamber through air inlet fixed to
the base; 1/2″ screen for rodent protection.
Roof Jacks
- 12″ Non-Adjustable & Air Inlet AP12032E-1
- 15-32″ Adjustable & Air Inlet AP12032B-1
- 30-60″ Adjustable & Air Inlet AP12032C-1
- 48-95″ Adjustable & Air Inlet AP12032D-1
Air Inlets
- 6″ Non-Adjustable AP12019B
- 11-22″ Adjustable AP12017B
- Side Air Inlet Kit AP12191
Extension Pipe Kit
- Roof Jack Extension Pipe Kit AP12021
Roof jack and air inlet must be ordered separately with 30 and 40-gallon direct vent models and must be by instructions furnished with the heater. No other roof jack or air inlet assemblies are approved for installation with this heater. Clamps and secure strapping are packed in a water heater carton.
Longer Life
- Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection
Plus…
- Piezo ignition – easy light pilot
- Factory-installed temperature and pressure relief valve – side location
- Low lead compliant
Warranty
- 6-Year limited warranty for tank and parts, 1-year full in-home labor warranty*
See written warranty for complete details Units meet or exceed ANSI requirements and have been tested according to D.O.E. procedures. Units meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy efficiency performance criteria.
PERFORMANCE
Direct Vent for Manufactured Housing
30 and 40-gallon Capacities
30,000 BTU/h
Natural Gas
See the specifications chart on the back
Specifications
|
Description
| ****
Nominal Gallon Capacity
| ****
Rated Gallon Capacity
| ****
Model Number
| ****
Gas Input in Thous. Btu/h
| ****
Recovery in G.P.H.
90° F Rise
| ****
First Hour Rating (Gallons)
| ****
Ht. to Vent A
| ****
Tank Height B
| ****
Diam. C
| Ht. to Gas Conn. D| ****
Vent Size E
| Roof Jack Vent Size F| ****
Ht. to Side T &P Valve G
| Ht. to Water Conn. H| ****
Ship Weight (LBS)
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Natural Gas| Tall| 40| 38| XG40T06MD30U1| 30| 30.3| 58| 57-1/2| 57-1/2|
19-3/4| 14-1/8| 3| 5| 51-1/8| 20| 125| 0.59
Natural Gas| Tall| 30| 29| XG30T06MD30U1| 30| 30.3| 46| 57| 57| 17-3/4|
14-1/8| 3| 5| 51-1/8| 20| 110| 0.57
Direct Vent Gas for Manufactured Housing Specifications
Uniform Energy Factor and rated gallon capacity based on Department of Energy (DOE) requirements
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement,
Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating
1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.rheem.com
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