AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPCR50270 Official AO Smith water heater

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Owner's Manual 183794
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Owner's manual

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Valve 26273-6
#39

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Valve

Part #26273-6

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Wall Plate 182557
#27

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Wall plate

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Dirt Leg 181206-1
#22

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Dirt leg

Part #181206-1

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Baffle 181382
#2

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Baffle

Part #181382

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Gasket 183507
#12

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Gasket

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Spacer 42589-1
#37

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Spacer

Part #42589-1

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Inlet Tube 183359-45
#38

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Inlet tube

Part #183359-45

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Vent Terminal 192815
#29

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Vent terminal

Part #192815

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Adapter,ex 183508
#9

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Adapter,ex

Part #183508

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