AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPCR50260E Official AO Smith water heater

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Wire Harness 183506
#42

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Wire harness

Part #183506

Replaced by #9006022015

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Limit Switch 183380-2
#7

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Limit switch

Part #183380-2

Replaced by #9004661115

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Insulation 181639-1
#36

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Insulation

Part #181639-1

Replaced by #9003971005

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Wall Plate 182787
#26

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Wall plate

Part #182787

Replaced by #9004435115

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Wing Nut 160629
#14

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Wing nut

Part #160629

Replaced by #160629-000

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Label 182734
#NI

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Label

Part #182734

Replaced by #182734-000

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Blower 183505
#6

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Blower

Part #183505

Replaced by #9004306005

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Hose Clamp 183545-1
#11

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Hose clamp

Part #183545-1

Replaced by #9004462115

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Vent 183571
#28

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Vent

Part #183571

Replaced by #183571-000

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Parts Bag 183509
#25

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Parts bag

Part #183509

Replaced by #9004460105

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