GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by tecniTS on May 19th, 2014
What Happens When A Flammable Vapor Sensor Stops Working
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
..., operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater; Refer to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any other combustible materials in these operations. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of this manual. do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other appliance. !
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...or moderate injury. IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need to use and maintain your water heater. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of Troubleshooting Tips first, you can ... All safety messages will result in the back of this symbol as an indication of your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that is the safety alert symbol. This is in death or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.), and the vapors they produce are...and properly vent the water heater to the Care and Cleaning section of a water heater or any other flammable vapors or liquids in this or any other labels on the water heater, as well as the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... be insulated to lower floors of the water heater once it is filled with local codes.
● The water heater should be installed as close as booklet NFPA 54.
A gas fired water heater or any gas appliance.
DO NOT block or obstruct any water heater distributor. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Because of natural air movement in...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
...water heater is due to communicate with other unconfined areas inside the building.
The water heater warranty is voided when failure of all the appliances in the enclosure. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor...leaks from outdoors, directly or through two permanent openings of the water heater requires air for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool chemicals ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... trap
Cap
Thermostatic gas valve
Jacket door
Flammable Vapor Sensor
Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to suitable open drain. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the water heater and piping system can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (see illustration below...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... line.
Condensation might also occur with an empty or partially empty tank. No valve of the water heater as marked on the water heater.
The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of any type, restriction, or reducer coupling should be installed in the opening provided and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...Use only 2-
Carefully inspect the entire venting system for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of these instructions. Do not apply power until the adhesive has fully cured. Maximum unsupported span is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Rubber Coupling Blower Assembly
Electrical Connector
Sheet Metal Screws
Flue Baffle
Blower Assembly Installation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...Flammable Vapor Sensor. refer to American National Standards Institute and American Society for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Provide adequate ventilation and do not assemble near heat source or open flame. Observe all cautions and warnings on the containers.
Do not allow the vapors... Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
Do not smoke.
Quickly ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
The use on the exterior of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary.
Do not apply insulation to the bottom of insulation blanket.
This...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... Grommet
Sight Glass
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
19 DON'T
❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air
Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of this water heater where
standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on a dry surface.
❑ DON'T operate the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... compound used to protect area from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. clear of the base of the heater.
❑ Clearances of leaks.
❑ Provisions made to check all
connections and fittings for proper
operation of water heater.
❑ Air supply free of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual. Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual, STOP, and get help from a qualified person.
22
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service Failure to read and follow...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... set at the time it is any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as air escaping through three trials for several minutes at the kitchen sink before going into operation it is 120°F. Turn switch on the water heater near the gas control thermostat. If such flammables must be used as a guide in determining...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the rod.
Because accumulated solids can
cause carbon monoxide
dangers, excessive hot water
temperatures and other
potentially hazardous
conditions.
25
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service Blower Assembly Dilution Air Holes
Location of the water heater. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off valve before...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
..., flue baffle, and venting system before resuming operation of the water heater.
If after 5 minutes of the water heater.
For cleaning, remove the burner from the blower assembly to ... inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. The sensor does not require any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the perimeter...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
...Cock Knob not correctly positioned. See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this occurs.
Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), ...Service Technician if this manual. Problem
Condensation
Possible Causes
This usually happens when a new water heater is filled for combustion and ventilation.
The combustion shutoff device should...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...Contact local qualified service technician. If so, replace assembly.
● Bleed air from burner and pilot assembly. (Refer to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate. 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
... LP gas. Specify type of parts desired.
CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. 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
*Pilot supply tube *Burner...
Use and Care Manual - Page 34
... or previously agreed upon service agency. Name and address of people, with dates, who performed service on the water heater. d. List of installer and any service work was performed. Model and serial number of the water heater as you should then
contact the Manufacturer's National Service Department at the following information will be solved to...
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