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The Polaris® has a high grade 444 stainless steel tank with brass connections for years of dependable, trouble-free service no anode required. A submerged combustion chamber with spiral flue provides up to 96% thermal efficiency and ultra-low standby heat loss of approximately 1%.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Manufacturer

 N/A American® Water Heater Company

Capacity

 N/A 50 gal

Input Power

 N/A 199000 BTU/hr

Thermal Efficiency

 N/A 95 %

Approximate Shipping Weight

 N/A 180 lb

Tank

 N/A Stainless Steel

Diameter

 N/A 22 in

Minimum Approximate Installed Height

 N/A 67 in

Side Wall Vent Option

 N/A Standard

Vent Type

 N/A ABS CPVC Plastic PVC

Sealed Combustion

 N/A Yes

Self-Diagnostic Control

 N/A Yes

Resists Negative Building Pressure

 N/A Yes

Maximum Temperature Setting

 N/A 185 ºF

Insulation Thickness

 N/A 2 in

Low NOx

 N/A Standard

Style

 N/A Polaris® High Efficiency

Size

 N/A C

Type

 N/A Natural Gas

Industry Standards

 N/A ANSI Standards Z-21.10.3 ASHRAE Standards CSA® 4.3 IESNA 90.1

Dimensions

Schematic

 N/A
Schematic Drawing for Polaris® High-Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heaters

Exterior Dimension A

 N/A 63-3/4 in

Exterior Dimension B

 N/A 22 in

Vent Diameter

 N/A 3 in

1 Inch Water Connection C

 N/A 15-3/4 in

1 Inch Water Connection D

 N/A 55-3/4 in

T and P Height E

 N/A 56-1/4 in

Gas Supply F

 N/A 6-1/8 in

Maximum Recovery

Recovery at 40 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 579 gal/h

Recovery at 50 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 463 gal/h

Recovery at 60 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 386 gal/h

Recovery at 70 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 331 gal/h

Recovery at 80 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 289 gal/h

Recovery at 90 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 257 gal/h

Recovery at 100 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 232 gal/h

Recovery at 110 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 211 gal/h

Recovery at 120 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 193 gal/h

Recovery at 130 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 178 gal/h

Recovery at 140 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 165 gal/h

First Hour Rating Available

First Hour Rating at 40 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 619 gal

First Hour Rating at 50 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 503 gal

First Hour Rating at 60 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 426 gal

First Hour Rating at 70 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 371 gal

First Hour Rating at 80 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 329 gal

First Hour Rating at 90 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 297 gal

First Hour Rating at 100 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 272 gal

First Hour Rating at 110 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 251 gal

First Hour Rating at 120 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 233 gal

First Hour Rating at 130 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 218 gal

First Hour Rating at 140 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 205 gal

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 40 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 10.3 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 50 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 8.4 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 60 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 7.1 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 70 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 6.2 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 80 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 5.5 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 90 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 5 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 100 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 4.5 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 110 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 4.2 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 120 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 3.9 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 130 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 3.6 gal/h

Maximum First Hour Recovery and Storage at 140 ºF Temperature Rise

 N/A 3.4 gal/h

Maximum Recovery (Continuous Operation)

Maximum Recovery at 40 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 9.6 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 50 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 7.7 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 60 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 6.4 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 70 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 5.5 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 80 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 4.8 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 90 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 4.3 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 100 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 3.9 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 110 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 3.5 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 120 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 3.2 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 130 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 3 gpm

Maximum Recovery at 140 ºF Temperature Rise (Continuous Operation)

 N/A 2.8 gpm

General Information

General Information

 N/A Up to 96% Efficient
  1. The quiet, brushless DC blower prepurges the submerged combustion chamber for 8 seconds and turns off.
  2. The hot surface igniter is energized and glows red hot.
  3. The blower turns on, precisely mixing air and gas for combustion. The mixture is forced through the metal fiber burner and is ignited by the hot surface igniter. A blue flame is evenly distributed across the entire burner, resulting in clean combustion with low nitrous oxide emissions.
  4. The combustion chamber wall efficiently transfers high temperature heat from the flame to the water.
  5. The blower pushes hot combustion gases through the spiral coil, which scrubs the remaining heat from the hot gases.
  6. As combustion gas exits the bottom of the spiral coil, it is barely warm to the touch. Up to 96% of the heat from the flame is transferred to the water.
  7. Combustion gases are vented through PVC, CPVC or ABS plastic pipe.
  8. Condensation formed by cooled combustion air is captured by a condensate trap and drained through a drain line.
The Quiet Way to Efficiently Heat Water
An ultra quiet radial blower is combined with a submerged burner for whisper quiet operation. Indicator lights illuminate when the power is on and when the igniter and burner are operating.

Woven Metal Burner

Woven Metal Burner

 N/A
  • Low NOx emissions
  • Resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks
  • Woven material provides even heat distribution
  • through uniform combustion
  • Protects from flashback

Whisper Quiet Blower

Whisper Quiet Blower

 N/A A high capacity, quiet, brushless, DC motor is combined with an integrated gas/air control safety system resulting in excellent combustion with flexible venting options.

Easy to Install and Service

Easy to Install and Service

 N/A
  • All gas valve and blower adjustments are factory preset
  • High altitude installations do not require adjustments or derating in the field
  • When optional concentric vent is used, only one hole is cut in the wall or roof
  • A self-diagnostic control automatically monitors all critical water heater functions and indicates the status of each using a flash code sequence

Features

Features

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  • Sealed Combustion with Woven Fiber Premix Burner
    Metal fiber burner is designed for homogenous combustion in high intensity blue flame mode. Manufactured of refractory steel that resists corrosion. Excellent resistance to thermal and mechanical shock, even at extreme temperatures. Uniform combustion provides excellent heat transfer. Meets Low NOx requirements for California and Texas.
  • Whisper Quiet Operation
    Ultra quiet blower and burner minimize noise. Requires 120 volt 60 Hz power supply. Draws less than 5 Amps.
  • Power/Direct Vent Using 2" or 3" Plastic Pipe
    Direct vents up to 120' using PVC, CPVC, or ABS, either Thru-the Wall or Thru-the-Roof. Optional concentric vent kit available for use Thru-the-Roof or Wall.
  • "Plug-and-Play" Technology
    No special adjustments are required at initial startup. Connect air inlet, exhaust outlet, water, electricity, and gas. Set the temperature and the system functions properly.
  • External Temperature Adjustment Knob Up to 185 ºF.
  • Self-Diagnostic Control System
    Three external LED lights indicate operational status of water heater. Microprocessor monitors nine critical functions. An LED troubleshooting light, visible through view port, signals heater operation status.
  • Full Serviceability from the Front
    Removal of two front-located access panels exposes all serviceable components. Modular components are easily removed.
  • Multiple 1 "Tank Connections.
  • Brass.
  • Certified to Current Edition of ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3.

Other Features

Other Features

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  • Thermistor Temperature Sensor
  • 24-Volt Thermostat Control
  • Hot Surface Ignition
  • Full Flow Brass Drain Valve
  • Meets or Exceeds ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 Current Standard
  • Zero Clearance to Combustibles
  • Factory Provided Condensate Trap
  • Complies with California Title 24
  • Lightweight with Small Footprint
  • Factory Installed T&P Valve

Warranty

Warranty

 N/A
  • 3-Year Limited Tank Warranty.
  • 1-Year Limited Parts Warranty.

Note

Note

 N/A This water heater design has been tested by CSA International and complies with ANSI Z21.10.1, Section 2.35 Flammable Vapor Resistance

3" Concentric Vent Part «6911089 of 2" Concentric Vent Part »6911088. Specification are subject to change without notice In accordance with our policy of continuous improvement. Input output and recovery may vary depending upon air inlet and exhaust outlet Installations. Length and number of bends In Inlet and outlet pipes may reduce Input and output.1/2" gas supply line can be used for up to 150,000 BTU units; units over 150,000 BTU's require a 3/4" gas supply line.

All installations are one or two temperature, with or without recirculation.