Reliance
Gas Water Heater

Model # 640HBDS Official Reliance water heater

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Vent Assembly 9006538005
#5

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Vent assembly

Part #9006538005

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Anode Mg 9003938005
#8A

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Anode mg

Part #9003938005

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Water Heater Magnesium Anode Rod 9001829005
#8

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Water heater magnesium anode rod

Part #9001829005

Replaced by #100108660

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Drain Valve 9003906015
#4

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Drain valve

Part #9003906015

Replaced by #9009086015

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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 9003920) 9006299005
#8B

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Water heater anode rod (replaces 9003920)

Part #9006299005

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Cover 9006627005
#11

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Cover

Part #9006627005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

End Vent 9006540005
#7

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End vent

Part #9006540005

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Gas Valve 9006537005
#3

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Gas valve

Part #9006537005

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Heat Trap 9003915015
#10

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Heat trap

Part #9003915015

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Vent Pipe 9006539005
#6

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Vent pipe

Part #9006539005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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