Richmond 5v40-7 Water: Heater Specs

Requires adequate ambient air for proper gas combustion. If installed in a tight closet or utility room, louvered doors or dedicated fresh-air intake ducts must be provisioned.

| Specification | Detail | |---------------|--------| | | 5V40-7 | | Tank Capacity | 40 gallons | | Energy Source | Natural Gas | | BTU Input | 40,000 BTU/h | | Recovery Rate | ~41 gallons per hour (at 90°F rise) | | First Hour Rating (FHR) | ~76 gallons | | Vent Type | Atmospheric / Natural draft | | Vent Size | 3 inches | | Energy Factor (EF) | ~0.59 – 0.61 (standard efficiency) | | Tank Diameter | 20 inches | | Height | ~60 inches (tall profile) | | Water Connections | 3/4″ NPT | | Gas Connection | 1/2″ NPT | | Anode Rod | Sacrificial (magnesium or aluminum/zinc) | | Warranty | 6-year limited (tank & parts) | richmond 5v40-7 water heater specs

With a , the 5V40-7 is considered a standard-efficiency unit. Its recovery rate is 35.1 gallons per hour (GPH) with a 90°F temperature rise (e.g., raising groundwater from 50°F to 140°F). Requires adequate ambient air for proper gas combustion

Regular maintenance is essential for keeping a water heater like the Richmond 5V40-7 operating at peak efficiency and for preventing premature failure. Its recovery rate is 35

The 5V40-7 is a 40‑gallon Richmond (Rheem family) residential electric water heater in the Essential/Standard line, intended for manufactured‑housing and general residential use. It’s a short/lowboy 40‑gal electric tank with typical Essential‑series features and a 6‑year limited tank/parts warranty.