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Rheem RTH-53XN Specification Sheet
Rheem RTH-53XN Specification Sheet

Rheem RTH-53XN Specification Sheet

Tankless outdoor gas water heaters

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Rheem Tankless Outdoor
DESCRIPTION
GAS
INPUT
MODEL NUMBER
BTU/HR.
TYPE
21,600 -
RTG-53XN
Outdoor
141,000
19,000 -
RTG-74XN-1
Outdoor
199,900
Available in Natural Gas and Propane (LP). For Propane replace the N
with a P when ordering.
* Factory set maximum temperature is 120° F.
• For installations above 3,280 feet a high altitude chip is required.
Refer to Rheem price list or consult factory for details.
• Consult factory for information on sizing the application.
These units are designed to meet
or exceed ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) requirements and have
been tested according to D.O.E. test proce-
dures and meet or exceed the energy effi-
ciency requirements of NAECA, ASHRAE
standard 90, ICC Code and all state energy
efficiency performance criteria for energy
consuming appliances.
Before purchasing this appliance, read
important energy cost and efficiency
information available from your supplier.
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com
P R I N T E D I N U. S . A
Gas Water Heaters
Available in 5.3 and 7.4 GPM Outdoor Models
10-Year Limited Warranty on Heat Exchanger*
3-Year Limited Warranty on Parts*
New! UMC-117 remote control is included and can be set
from the out-of-the-box 120 degrees – up to a 140
degree maximum
(additional remote control thermostats are available
– sold separately)
New! EZ-Link
cable connects two tankless
units to operate as one – now available for high
demand applications
Exclusive! Guardian SBT
sensing burner technology
Exclusive! Guardian OFW
overheat film wrap
Exclusive! Two high-altitude options – up to 6,560 or
9,840 ft. elevations above sea level
– sold separately)
Exclusive! All Rheem tankless models are third-party
certified by GAMA
Exclusive! All Rheem tankless models qualify for up to a
$300 federal energy tax credit
Exclusive! All Rheem models can be linked in up to 20
unit manifold installations by using the optional MIC-180
and MICS-180 manifold control assembly
Continuous hot water
FEATURES
WATER FLOW RATE
TEMP.
CONNECTION
GPM @ 77° GPM @ 45°
RANGE*
RISE MAX. RISE MAX.
WATER
100° to
3.1
5.3
3/4
140° F
100° to
4.3
7.4
3/4
140° F
Energy saving design
Compact, space saving design
Intelligent electronic controls designed to increase energy
efficiency and safety
Self diagnostic program
Digital display shows temperature setting and
maintenance codes
Built-in electric blower
Environmentally friendly Low NOx burner meets
SCAQMD rule 1146 requirements
(altitude chip required
Features freeze protection to -30°F on RTG-74,
-20° F on RTG-53
*See Residential Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information.
If the water heater is installed anywhere other than a single family dwelling, such
as a commercial application, or in any system in which the water is recirculated,
(refer to your tax advisor for details)
the applicable warranty periods will be limited to one (1) year.
Energy Factor and Average Annual
Operating Costs based on D.O.E.
(Department of Energy) test
procedures. D.O.E. national average
fuel rate natural gas 91¢/therm;
LP $1.23/gallon
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
HEIGHT
WIDTH
GAS
3/4
20-1/2
13-3/4
3/4
25-3/8
14-7/8
Proper gas pressure must be ensured to supply tankless gas water heaters – up to
145,000 BTU for RTG-53 models and up to 199,900 BTU for RTG-74 models.
(Consult your gas supplier)
Model Number
35°
RTG-53X Water Flow (GPM)
6.8
RTG-74X Water Flow (GPM)
8.5
Above estimates are for sizing purposes only.
Recess Box for Rheem
Tankless Outdoor Units
Now Available
Contact your wholesale or local
Rheem representative for the recess
box that meets your application.
0 7 / 0 6 W P
®
.
SHIP.
VENT
WEIGHT
ENERGY
DEPTH
DIAMETER
(LBS.)
FACTOR
5-1/4
N/A
36
11-1/8
N/A
55
Temperature Rise (°F)
45° 50° 60° 70°
77° 80° 90° 100°
5.3
4.7
3.9 3.4
3.1 3.0
7.4
6.6
5.5 4.7
4.3 4.1
F O R M N O. 1 0 1 - 4 1
ENERGY INFO.
D.O.E.
ANN.
OP. COST
$167 Nat
.82
$246 LP
$167 Nat
.82
$246 LP
2.6
2.4
3.7
3.3

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