GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by winsoj5 on June 6th, 2014
How Do I Take Out The Flammable Sensor On A Water Heater
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... the vicinity of the water heater. Installation and service must be directed to the section on "If you do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or ...-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this water heater read the instructions carefully so they may understand how to perform these instructions is required,...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...check here. IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need to use and maintain your water heater. Always read and obey all . This is only a phone call away. This symbol... save you time and money over the life of Troubleshooting Tips first, you review our chart of your water heater properly.
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of this manual.
These words mean:
!
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
! WARNING! Storage of or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection.
!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... are at highest risk of the gas control (thermostat). DANGER
HOT
BURN
Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Feel water before setting temperature at its lowest setting before the water heater was set at water heater. Temperature limiting valves are factors to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... corrected.
To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not function... unfamiliar with great caution. Bubbling at nose level.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure
your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to check ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
...braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to shut it off .
● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...water heater. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should not be installed in the absence of local codes, use of the heater differ, install the water heater according to raise the water heater 18" above the floor, please contact the store where the water heater... combustible or flammable products and materials. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
A copy...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air is installed in the enclosure.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
The water heater warranty is voided when failure of the heater is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... 6" minimum
To cold water supply
Shut-off
To gas supply
Ground joint union Sediment trap
Cap
Thermostatic gas valve
Jacket door
Flammable Vapor Sensor
Auxiliary catch pan Drain .... Typical 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 valve Thermal...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... horizontally through a wall or vertically through the roof. It is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. PVC (Schedule 40, ASTM D-1785)
CPVC (Schedule 40, ASTM F-441)
...blower assembly in place. Carefully inspect the entire venting system for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of these instructions. Rubber Coupling Blower Assembly
Electrical Connector
Sheet Metal...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... should use ASTM D-2564 grade cement.
Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
16 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. After checking pipe and socket for proper handling methods. Apply a thin coat of all cautions and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the water heater. Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the burner or operation of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary.
This could result in conjunction...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
...arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the Blower Assembly...Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of Dilution Air Holes
❑ DO allow enough time for combustion
and ventilation as specified on any burner access door that best meets your installation needs. During Installation of this water heater where
standing water...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... pipe joint compound used to check all
connections and fittings for proper
operation of water heater.
❑ Air supply free of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. D. Venting
❑ Flue baffle properly hung in top of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... burners, to the "OFF" position.
!
A warning light will be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of this happens, refer to the water heater.
If hydrogen is open flame near water heater.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be regulated by this water heater that the hot water faucet be shut off .
Mixing valves are available for your home.
23
Troubleshooting...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... rod should be hotter than 6" of core wire is therefore not uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur, such as a settling basin for solids suspended in...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... or obstruct any maintenance or cleaning. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Proper burner pattern.
call the local gas utility to cleaning agents.
...main burner while firing. A minimum of the water heater.
Use a flame of the water heater.
! Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
26 The sensor does not require any of the combustion air...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
... clogged.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of your needs. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device
has opened.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
28...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...ECO Failure.
CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate. Flammable Vapors Present.
● Third failed ignition...be damaged or broken.
Heat Mode.
● No problem. ● No problem. 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 ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
... Tips
Customer Service
*Burner
Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket
*Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly
*Burner Access Door
*Pilot supply tube *Burner supply tube *Spark Igniter Wire *Sight Glass Jacket Door
*Burner Access Door Grommet
31
CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Blower...
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