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Ruud Tankless Indoor

Gas Water Heaters

Available in 4.2, 5.3 and 7.4 GPM Indoor 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 

(altitude chip required 

– sold separately)

Exclusive!

All Ruud tankless models are third-party

certified by GAMA

Exclusive!

All Ruud tankless models qualify for up to a

$300 federal energy tax credit 

(refer to your tax advisor for details)

Exclusive!

All Ruud 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

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

Uses Category III stainless steel vents and vent
horizontally or vertically

Supplied with a 120 volt power cord

Environmentally friendly Low NOx  burner meets
SCAQMD rule 1146 requirements

Ruud Water Heating

• 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.ruud.com

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In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Ruud reserves the right to make changes without notice.

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.

This water heater has a built-in electric blower to force
exhaust gas to the outside. Category III stainless steel
vent is (UL1738 certified) required. Maximum vent
length for RUTG2-42PV models is 36 feet 2 inches
including one 90° elbow. Maximum vent length for
RUTG-53PV models is (not final) including one 90°
elbow. Maximum vent length for RUTG-74PV models 
is 47 feet 6 inches including one 90° elbow.

Type “B” vents are not permitted.

*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,
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

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DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)

ENERGY INFO.

GAS 

WATER FLOW RATE

SHIP.

D.O.E.

INPUT

TEMP.

GPM @ 77° GPM @ 45°

CONNECTION

VENT

WEIGHT

ENERGY

ANN.

MODEL NUMBER

BTU/HR.

TYPE

RANGE*

RISE MAX.

RISE MAX.

WATER       GAS

HEIGHT

WIDTH

DEPTH

DIAMETER

(LBS.)

FACTOR

OP. COST

RUTG2-42PVN

21,500 -

Indoor

100° to

2.4

4.2

3/4

3/4

20-1/2

13-3/4

5-1/4

3

35

.83

$165 Nat

118,000

140° F

$244 LP

RUTG-53PVN

21,600 -

Indoor

100° to

3.1

5.3

3/4

3/4

20-1/2

13-3/4

5-1/4

3

36

.82

$167 Nat

145,000

††

140° F

$246 LP

RUTG-74PVN-1

19,000 -

Indoor

100° to

4.3

7.4

3/4

3/4

25-3/8

14-7/8

11-1/8

4

55

.82

$167 Nat

199,900

140° F

$246 LP

Available in Natural Gas and Propane (LP). For Propane replace the N 
with a P when ordering. 

††

141,000 LP

* Factory set maximum temperature is 120° F.
• For installations above 3,280 feet a high altitude chip is required. 

Refer to Ruud price list or consult factory for details.

• Consult factory for information on sizing the application.

Installation vent kits available

Kits include components required for horizontal through the wall termination.
RTG20003 – 3" diameter for RUTG2-42PV and RUTG-53PV models. 
RTG20007 – 4" diameter for RUTG -74PV models.

Temperature Rise (°F)

Model Number

35°

45°

50°

60°

70°

77° 80°

90° 100°

RUTG2-42PV Water Flow (GPM) 5.5

4.2

3.8

3.2

2.7

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

RUTG-53PV Water Flow (GPM)

6.8

5.3

4.7

3.9

3.4

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.4

RUTG-74PV Water Flow (GPM)

8.5

7.4

6.6

5.5

4.7

4.3

4.1

3.7

3.3

Above estimates are for sizing purposes only.

Proper gas pressure must be ensured to supply tankless gas water heaters – up to
118,000 BTU for RUTG2-42 models, up to 145,000 BTU for RUTG-53 models, and up to
199,900 BTU for RUTG-74 models. (Consult your gas supplier)

Models vent horizontally 
or vertically

®

Venting side wall 

from side

Venting side wall 

from back

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