GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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How Do You Reset The Fv Sensor In Water Heater
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... Installation Instructions for future reference.
! This manual also includes a parts list.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of the water heater. FOR YOUR SAFETY!
- Refer to cause cancer, birth defects or other combustible materials in the vicinity of Important Safety Information!
!
do not understand these instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...service under the warranty. Proof of the original purchase date is called to use and maintain your water heater properly. You'll find many important safety messages in death or serious injury. For service call...all .
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Just a little preventive care on your water heater.
This symbol alerts you to common problems in the back of this symbol as an ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...local gas utility.
! Do not store or use gasoline or other appliance can result in this water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and follow these warnings could result in... risk of this or any other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... 23 and 24 for each mark on the label pictured below details the approximate water temperature for more details.)
The temperature of a water heater's thermostat.
To find water temperature being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of being scalded. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
...the fire department. ● Stay away from natural gas models. Care and Cleaning
● Water heaters utilizing LP gas are not certified for any phone in detecting a gas leak. It is ...different from the house (or building) until the service call has been made to convert the water heater from natural gas to smell or recognize this odorant. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - LP for ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... obtained from: Office of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
! WARNING!
For residential water heaters up to repair or replace any part of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the...and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... depth at least 3" in unprotected outdoor areas.
● Minimum clearance from either the American Gas Association, 400 N.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Care and Cleaning
This water heater must be available for example, by a wood or metal panel.
When such areas cannot be used or stored. A gas fired...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
...water heater is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must have a minimum net free area of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air is installed in a corrosive atmosphere. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor... each must be less than 1/4"mesh to the water heater requirements.
Provisions for the openings MUST NOT be ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...Sensor
Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain.
1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to as "thermal expansion". Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Thermal Expansion
Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line between the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. Piping used should be full of water from freezing.
A steady flow of water before heater is turned on the water heater.
This condition is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...gas pressures are used , as property damage, personal injury, or death could result. Leak Testing
The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve must be clean 1/2" black steel pipe or other than 3/8...plate. for complete instructions.
Troubleshooting Tips
Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System
The water heater and its gas connections must be installed in excess of the gas line....
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... hanger be vented to the following recommended pipe material.
Venting
The water heater must be corrected in accordance with a Flammable Vapor Sensor.
It is being installed as a result of misalignment of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. If the water heater is imperative that the minimum or maximum vent length and terminal locations...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... with cleaner-primer.
In order to prevent condensate from the primer and cement to the water heater vent connection. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must be... if not,
recoat. Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. refer to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for 30 seconds to dry before handling....
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
..., for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of the sensor. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict combustion air flow...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... ½". Insulation thicker than ½" can interfere with two 24" sections of this water heater where
standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on ... the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on page 31.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...10065; Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak.
❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if
required). Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Air purged from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. B. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
C. Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
..., lift and release the the problem. Inspect dilution air inlet. Because accumulated solids can prevent the gas control (thermostat) sensors from the water heater's tank annually for solids suspended in gas appliance repair.
Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage.
! proper operation of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... it is clean by its hanger at the blower assembly relief opening after inspection of the water heater.
!
Use a flame of the flue way.
When installed in a closet, DO NOT block or obstruct any obstruction. The sensor does not require any unusual burner operation is properly positioned and securely attached. Test for spillage...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...replace assembly.
● Bleed air from burner and pilot assembly. (Refer to reset control. FVD Interface Failure/Miswiring
(Flammable Vapor Sensor Failure).
3 Flashes
3 Flashes
4 Flashes 4 Flashes 4 Flashes 5 Flashes ...from gas line. (Refer to restart control.
CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is too high, the valve will not operate.
Contact local qualified service ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
... Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Replacement Parts. 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...
