New Marketing Materials Available About A. O. Smith's Vertex Residential Water Heater


ASHLAND CITY, TN (July 19, 2006) - A new brochure and sales DVD is available about the Vertex(TM) power-vent residential gas water heater by A. O. Smith Water Products Company.

The brochure contains product points, a diagram, installation information, color photos and more, and can easily be viewed and downloaded at www.AOSnewproducts.com.

A DVD is also available to educate sales staff about the Vertex(TM). It includes information about the technology behind the product, a step-by-step guide to installation, and also features a successful plumbing contractor. The DVD can be obtained by calling the training department at 615-792-6272.

Developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the A. O. Smith Vertex(TM) power-vent residential gas water heater features a fully submerged helical coil heat exchanger that achieves 90 percent thermal efficiency. Designed specifically for today's high-demand homes, the 76,000 BTU Vertex produces remarkably high 127-gallon first-hour delivery and 92 GPH recovery at 90° F temperature rise. Using 2-inch, 3-inch or 4-inch PVC pipe, Vertex allows combined vertical and horizontal vent runs up to 128 equivalent feet. The unit is also equipped with side-mounted hot and cold recirculating taps so it can be installed as part of "combination" water heating/space heating systems.

Headquartered in Ashland City, TN, A. O. Smith Water Products Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial water heaters and hydronic boilers. A. O. Smith offers contractors an additional competitive advantage in that the company designs, builds, distributes and field supports the world's broadest and deepest line of residential and commercial water heaters, as well as commercial boilers. This single-source concept simplifies ordering, installation and service and is backed by almost 70 years of research and innovation.

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