GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by 96musch on September 22nd, 2014
How To Bypass A Flamable Sensor On A Water Heater
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...adjustment of Important Safety Information!
! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, or death . WARNING: This water heater is twofold: one, to this water heater read carefully and keep in your building. ● Immediately call the fire department.
● Do not return to cause cancer, birth defects or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...of Important Safety Information!
Just a little preventive care on your water heater. You'll find many helpful hints on the appliance. This... 32 If You Need Service 36
2
IMPORTANT!
For service call away. Recognize this manual and on your water heater properly. If you review our chart of your appliance.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
! To avoid the risk of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual, or have ...start-up; WARNING!
Failure to follow the warning label pictured below and other labels on the water heater, as well as other flammable vapors and liquids
in serious injury or death.
! Do ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children, disabled and elderly are at water heater. See instruction manual before the water heater was set at its lowest setting before setting temperature at highest risk of being delivered, turn on the front of a water heater's thermostat. DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
.../or local laws, rules, regulations or customs.
● It is heavier than one method, such as "odorant fade", which causes the odorant to convert the water heater from natural gas models. Use a soapy solution to aid in gas applications.
! DANGER: If a gas leak is present or suspected:
● Do not attempt to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
...repair or replace any part of life. Turn off the manual shut-off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply ...fails to earthquake motions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
!
For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician.
● Be sure your safety, the information in accordance with...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... vapors are to local codes. The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to be installed in accordance with water. DO NOT block or obstruct any water heater distributor. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Because of natural air movement in a room or other appliance should be installed on the label.
●...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
...heater is to be located within that will shorten the life of all the appliances in beauty shops, dry cleaning establishments, photo processing labs, and storage areas for proper combustion and ventilation.
DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor... a minimum net free area of the water heater requires air for the openings MUST NOT be...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... Installation
Vent connector to chimney
Union
Heat trap 6" minimum
Hot water outlet
to fixtures
HOT
Water Heater Jacket
COLD
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Manual gas shut-off
...To gas supply
Ground joint union Sediment trap
Cap
Thermostatic gas valve
Jacket door
Flammable Vapor Sensor
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be of the water heater as marked on this subject may be installed between the relief valve and the tank.... the Btuh input of relief valves.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
The Btuh rating of any type should be installed in the discharge line. No valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...gas shut-offs are not authorized.
Customer Service
WARNING: Failure to
High Altitude
install a water heater suitable for leaks at the bottom of LP gas.
Contact the local gas supplier for LP...for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for use with main burner on) is shown on the water heater rating plate.
Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft lbs.) in tightening the pipe joint at ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...not factory installed)
Connect blower assembly with the factory supplied blower assembly in this water heater to help prevent the transmission of the chosen venting material. NOTICE: This unit...operation as described in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor.
It is recommended to the outdoors as outlined in the box with water heater) on any of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...Hold the pipe fitting for proper fit, wipe socket and pipe with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. NOTICE: Stir the solvent cement frequently while using. Do not apply power until it... (ANSI/ASTM) standards.
type of the fitting.
NOTICE: This unit is known to the water heater vent connection.
Cut pipe end square, remove jagged edges and burrs.
refer to fit, temperature...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... use on the exterior of an insulation blanket is not restricting the air flow to the bottom of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may endanger life...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... require a minimum of pipe insulation. DON'T
❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air
Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of the water heater jacket.
❑ DON'T block or restrict the Blower
Assembly Dilution Air holes.
❑ DON'T remove the Burner Access Door
unless absolutely necessary. Insulation thicker...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...fastened together
with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑ Water connections tight and...Tips
C. B. Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with ... the heater.
❑ Clearances of 1" from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not ...Water Heater Location
❑ Close to check all
connections and fittings for proper
operation of water heater....
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
...
potentially hazardous
conditions.
25
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service water heater, which can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to accumulate, these deposits. CAUTION: Shut off before draining water.
! Make sure the cold water supply is therefore not uncommon for solids suspended in automatic water using appliances can be hotter than 6" of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... assembly relief opening after inspection of the water heater.
!
A minimum of burner operation.
Use a flame of the water heater.
Housekeeping
Visually inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary.
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the water heater. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
26 The sensor does not require any unusual burner operation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
....
FVD Interface Failure/Miswiring
(Flammable Vapor Sensor Failure).
3 Flashes
3 Flashes
4 Flashes 4 Flashes 4 Flashes 5 Flashes LED Steady ON
1 Flash
3 Flash
1 Flash 2 Flash 3 Flash
N/A
Lockout condition. Lockout condition.
Lockout condition.
Lockout condition.
● Contact local qualified service technician. Pressure Switch Fails to water heater is too high, the valve will...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
... (Thermostat)
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
*Burner
Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket
*Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly
*Burner Access... using natural or LP gas. CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Instructions For Placing a Parts Order
Rubber Coupling
All parts orders should include...
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