AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # XVR50 Official AO Smith water heater

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Anode Rod 183523-036
#2

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Anode rod

Part #183523-036

Replaced by #100109594

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Orifice 181791-050
#5A

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Orifice

Part #181791-050

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Drain Pan 23913-A
#26A

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Drain pan

Part #23913-A

Replaced by #100108616

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Screen 183159-000
#1

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Screen

Part #183159-000

Replaced by #100109216

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Natural Gas Orifice 181508-033
#5

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Natural gas orifice

Part #181508-033

Replaced by #100109266

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Restrictor 034894-000
#10

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Restrictor

Part #034894-000

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Gasket 183162-000
#14

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Gasket

Part #183162-000

Replaced by #100109214

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Burner Head 182730-000
#4A

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Burner head

Part #182730-000

Replaced by #100109226

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Burner Head 183504-000
#4

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Burner head

Part #183504-000

Replaced by #100109206

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Insulation 183256-000
#NI

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Insulation

Part #183256-000

Replaced by #9003716005

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