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- The ProLine® XE Polaris® GTP 175 High Efficiency power direct vent 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.
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A.O. Smith® ProLine® XE Polaris® Gas Water Heater, Series: GTP-175, 175000 Btu/hr Heating, Natural Gas, 50 gal Tank, Power Direct Vent, 3 in Vent Size, Condensing/Non Condensing: Condensing, 222 gph at 90 deg F Rise Recovery, 1 in Water Connection, 150 psi, Ultra Low NOx: Yes, 444 Stainless Steel, 22 in Dia x 63-3/4 in H
- Condensing design - Operates at up to 96% thermal efficiency which saves money on operating costs compared to a standard 80% efficient gas water heater
- Helical internal heat exchanger keeps hot combustion gases in the tank longer to extract more heat into the water
- Construction - Tank and helical heat exchanger are constructed from 444 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance without the need for an anode
- Whisper quiet operation - Ultra quiet blower and burner to minimize noise
- Power direct vent design - Direct vent using PVC, CPVC or Polypropylene (solid core only) through a sidewall or roof
- 3 in pipe vents up to 130 ft equivalent
- Advanced electronic control - Large touch screen display
- Precise temperature control
- Advanced water heater status and diagnostics
- Fully serviceable from the front - Two front access panels expose all serviceable components
- Modular components are all easily removed
- Ultra low NOx modulating burner - Enhanced Ultra-low NOx burner complies with SCAQMD Rule 1146.2 and other air quality management districts with similar requirements for NOx emissions of less than 14 ng/J
- Modulating burner maintains high efficiency operation at lower input rate
- Side-mounted hot and cold recirculating taps - Polaris can be easily installed with a recirculation system or as part of a combined domestic and space heating system
- Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
- Condensing / Non CondensingCondensingFuel TypeNatural GasHeating Capacity175,000 BTU/hrRecovery Rate222 gph at 90 deg FTall or ShortTallTank Capacity50 galUltra Low NOxYesVent TypePower VentDimensions22 in Dia x 63-3/4 in HManufacturerA.O. SmithManufacturer #100279562Material444 Stainless SteelPressure Rating150 psiSeriesGTP-175Vent Size3Water Connection1