A.O. Smith® 100279583 BSS-150 High-Efficiency Gas Water Heater, 34 gal Tank

AOSBSS150N MFG #: 100279583
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Tall or Short: Tall
  • Tank Capacity: 34 gal
  • Ultra Low NOx: Yes
  • Vent Type: Power Direct
  • ASME(Yes / No): No
  • Dimensions: 22 in Dia x 48-1/2 in H
  • Energy Efficiency: 94
  • Manufacturer: A.O. Smith
  • Manufacturer #: 100279583
  • Material: 444 Stainless Steel
  • Pressure Rating: 150 psi
  • Recovery Rate: 190 gph at 90 deg Rise
  • Series: BSS-150
  • Vent Size: 2 and 3 in
  • Water Connection: 1 in
The Polaris is a light duty, fully condensing high efficiency commercial gas water heater. 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® Polaris® Gas Water Heater, High-Efficiency, Series: BSS-150, 150000 Btu/hr Heating, Natural Gas, 34 gal Tank, Power Direct Vent, 2 and 3 in Vent, 190 gph at 90 deg Rise Recovery, 94% Energy Efficient, 1 in Water Connection, 150 psi, Ultra Low NOx: Yes, ASME(Yes/No): No, 444 Stainless Steel, 22 in Dia x 48-1/2 in H
  • Features
  • Includes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 in pipe vents up to 52 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