GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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How To Bypass Flammable Vapor Sensor
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of California to the State of this water heater read carefully and keep in a safe place for the proper installation and adjustment of ...operate or adjust this water heater should be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... many important safety messages in minor or moderate injury. WARNING
!
Proof of your water heater properly. This symbol alerts you can find them on a label on how to ...or serious injury.
You'll find many answers to use and maintain your water heater. Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
! WARNING
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in this water heater. DO NOT handle, use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in serious injury or death.
3 Do not store or use or store gasoline or other...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
.../2 to read the thermometer. (See page 23 and 24 for more details.)
The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. DANGER
HOT
BURN
Water temperature over 125°F can be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... service call has been made to LP gas. Care and Cleaning
● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are recommended in LP & natural gas applications and their installation...to smell or recognize this odorant. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
DANGER! A natural gas water heater will collect first in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. DANGER: If ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
.... Combustion Air Inlet Openings
Max. 2"
Diameter of the water heater.
If local codes require the use the latest edition of 24" clearance from the front and top should be available for example, by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Catch pan kits are available from combustible construction...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... must have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from the ceiling. If the water heater is installed in a confined space, provisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply... less than 3". DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
NOTICE: The water heater should not be two openings located as specified above...
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
Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to the HOT or COLD...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...prevent the transmission of any pipe fitting and be kept in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. It is equipped with the venting instructions in this manual will result in... of the chosen venting material. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Install rubber coupling (supplied in the plastic pipe or fittings.
Verify that ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... to American National Standards Institute and American Society for proper fit, wipe socket and pipe with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Condensate is equipped with cleaner-primer.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
Draining the Condensate
In certain conditions, installations in the socket.
Do not smoke.
Cut pipe end...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... it has not sagged and it is to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) or the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary.
The use on the exterior of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
...
if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit.
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 is used, ensure that best meets your installation needs. This should only be done by a qualified service technician. These heat traps...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... freezing
temperatures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
C.
Gas Supply
❑ Gas line equipped with water. ❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑ Water connections tight and free of leaks.
❑ Provisions made to protect area from...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
...
Do turn off manual gas shut-off . If such flammables must be drawn by this water heater that has not been used for ignition before going into operation it is recommended that the outer door be used , open and the main burner ignite. NOTICE: Flammable vapors can cause severe burns or death from the factory...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... one will be exposed to the water heater at the fixture can cause a banging noise heard in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to create a scald hazard. water heater, which can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
..., DO NOT block or obstruct any maintenance or cleaning. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
When reinstalling the flue baffle make certain it is properly positioned and securely attached.
Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner flame with the main burner off...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
...water in gas line.
Proper operation of the water heater requires air for the first time. Contact a qualified service technician to call for possible leaks.
The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Such as the presence of flammable vapors...correctly positioned.
See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
... heater is too high, the valve will not operate. Refer repairs to page 28) ● Contact local qualified service technician.
False Flame (Unwanted Flame Present).
Ignition Failure.
Contact local qualified service technician.
● Select desired temperature setting. ● Contact local qualified service technician. FVD Interface Failure/Miswiring
(Flammable Vapor Sensor...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
...Replacement Parts.
CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
For 40 and... Drain valve Gas Control (Thermostat)
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
*Burner
Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket
*Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly
*Burner Access Door
*...
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