AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # GDVH50L Official AO Smith water heater

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Burner 9002411
#9

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Burner

Part #9002411

Replaced by #9003631005

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Extension Pipe 9000713
#25

Vent kit diagram

Extension pipe

Part #9000713

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Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281
#10

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

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Gas Valve 9000249
#6

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Gas valve

Part #9000249

Replaced by #100108354

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Orifice 9002134
#4C

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Orifice

Part #9002134

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Vent Pipe 9001279
#41

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Vent pipe

Part #9001279

Replaced by #9001279005

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Insulation 183256-000
#59

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Insulation

Part #183256-000

Replaced by #9003716005

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6"vent Asy 9003166
#48

Vent kit diagram

6"vent asy

Part #9003166

Replaced by #9003166005

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6"vent Asy 9000724
#55

Vent kit diagram

6"vent asy

Part #9000724

Replaced by #9000724005

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Prop Pilot 9003085
#11A

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Prop pilot

Part #9003085

Replaced by #9003085005

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