High Efficiency HCG Series

 

The full line of American High Efficiency condensing water heaters have been designed to provide years of dependable service and feature industry leading technology. Models are available from 120,000 to 500,000 Btu/h and all deliver thermal efficiencies of 95% and higher. The unique helical coil heat exchanger limits weld joints for optimal service life while maximizing heat transfer.

Optional Common Venting Kits

 

INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH LCD DISPLAY

 •  Exclusive American designed control system
 •  Provides detailed water heater status information
 •  Precise temperature control adjustable from 90 to 180 degrees
 •  Built-in diagnostics
 •  Run history information

American HCG Series

 

SUBMERGED COMBUSTION CHAMBER, WITH HELICAL HEAT EXCHANGER COIL

 •  Positioned in center of tank, surrounded by water to virtually eliminate radiant heat loss from chamber
 •  Direct spark ignition
 •  Spiral heat exchanger keeps hot burner gases swirling, uses centrifugal force to maximize efficiency of heat transfer to water in tank
 •  Spiral heat exchanger reduces lime scale from forming on water-side surfaces, which maintains energy efficiency over time

 

POWERED ANODES STANDARD ON ALL MODELS

 •  Provides long-lasting tank protection in varying water conditions
 •  Powered anodes are non-sacrificial
 •  Automatically adjusts output needed to properly protect the tank

 

GLASS LINING

 •  Glass coating is applied using a liquid slush coating technique to ensure uniform coating
 •  Heat exchanger coil is glassed both externally and internally for optimum protection

 

MECHANICAL VENTING VERSATILITY

 •  Conventional power-venting or direct venting
 •  Vents vertically or through a sidewall
 •  Front located exhaust and condensate connections allow for easy install and access
 •  Vents with low cost PVC Schedule 40 intake and exhaust pipe. Approved for optional CPVC Schedule 40, Polypropylene and AL29-4C stainless steel vent materials
 •  Direct-vent intake and exhaust pipe can terminate separately outside building, or through single opening, using concentric vent assembly
 •  Optional Concentric and Common Venting Kits


High Efficiency Commercial Gas HCG Series Concentric and Common Vent Kit Sales Sheet Download Vent Kit Sales Sheet

High Efficiency Commercial Gas HCG Series Concentric and Common Vent Kit Specification Sheet Download Vent Kit Spec Sheet

High Efficiency Commercial Gas HCG Series Concentric and Common Vent Kit Installation Manual Download Vent Kit Installation Manual

 

HIGH EFFICIENCY MODULATING PRE-MIX POWERED BURNER

 •  Down-fired pre-mix burner provides optimum efficiency and quiet operation
 •  Top-mounted burner position prevents condensation from affecting burner operation
 


Model                               CAPACITY              TYPE OF GAS                                BTU INPUT       THERMAL
EFFICIENCY
      
HCG3-60T120-3N  60 NATURAL/PROPANE          120,000         95%
HCG3-100T150-3N  100 NATURAL/PROPANE 150,000 98%
HCG3-100T199-3N  100 NATURAL/PROPANE 199,900 97%
HCG3-100T250-3N  100 NATURAL/PROPANE 250,000 96%
HCG3-119T300-4N  119 NATURAL/PROPANE 300,000 96%
HCG3-119T400-4N  119 NATURAL/PROPANE 399,900 95%
HCG3-119T500-4N  119 NATURAL/PROPANE 499,900 95%



For complete information on limited warranties, consult written warranty or contact the American Warranty
and Service Support team at 1-800-456-9805.


 

Concentric and Common Vent Kit

Optional concentric and common venting provide flexibility. These kits allow for easier install with fewer roof/wall penetrations and are certified for use with the American HCG Series Commercial Gas heaters.

Concentric and Common Vent Kit
 
Download Vent Kit Sales Sheet
Download Vent Kit Spec Sheet
Download Vent Kit Manual