AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # GDVS50 Official AO Smith water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official AO Smith GDVS50 water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Extension Pipe 9000713
#25

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Extension pipe

Part #9000713

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Extension Pipe 9001275
#33

Vent kit diagram

Extension pipe

Part #9001275

Replaced by #9001275005

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Extension Pipe 9001274
#28

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Extension pipe

Part #9001274

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

Anode Rod 9000705
#14

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Anode rod

Part #9000705

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

Flue Baffle 9000806
#18A

Water heater diagram

Flue baffle

Part #9000806

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

Anode Rod 9000279
#16

Vent kit diagram

Anode rod

Part #9000279

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Flue Baffle 9002836
#18

Water heater diagram

Flue baffle

Part #9002836

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

Orifice 9005170
#4

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Orifice

Part #9005170

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

Rope Gaskt 9000712
Rope gaskt

Part #9000712

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Flue Pipe 9001284
#34

Vent kit diagram

Flue pipe

Part #9001284

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

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