- Delivers 222-gallon recovery rate
- Ultra-Low NOx modulating gas burner maintains high efficiency operation at lower input rates
- High efficiency condensing design delivers up to 96% thermal efficiency
- Helical coil internal heat exchanger lengthens heat transfer cycle and reduces lime & scale build-up to maintain high efficiency operation
- Power direct design vents up to 130 equivalent feet using PVC, CPVC or Polypropylene (solid core only) through a sidewall or roof
- Full serviceable from the front two access panels & modeular components easily reomvable
- Tank and helical heat exchanger are constructed of 444 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance
- Includes side mounted recirculation taps for easy installation with combination space heating/potable water heating applications
- Ultra quiet blower and burner to minimize noise
- 10-year limited tank and parts warranty
The ProLine® XE Polaris™ 50-Gallon Power Direct Vent Natural Gas Water Heater is the high performance answer for today’s hot water needs. It can provide endless hot water* and can be used for a combination of domestic hot water and space heating. Featuring a 50-gallon (nominal) tank and a 175,000 BTU natural gas burner, the Polaris® GTP-175 power direct vent delivers a Thermal Efficiency of 96% and a recovery rate of 222 gallons per hour. It carries a 10-year limited tank and parts warranty, and meets Ultra-Low NOx emission requirements. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine® XE water heater is designed with A. O. Smith's superior commercial-grade tank protection. Advanced tank features include stainless steel CoreGard™ anode rod, Blue Diamond® glass lining and DynaClean™ automatic sediment-cleaning system, all designed to help protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater. A. O. Smith’s ProLine® water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standards and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.
