GE PG40T09AVH Support Question
GE PG40T09AVH Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 5th, 2018 4:27 PM
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Do not. Contact a qualified service technician.The pilot light is designed to stay lit, and the burner chamber is sealed, with tamper-resistant screws. If the pilot light does not stay lit, there is most likely a loose or defective thermocouple.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... SmartWater™ Ignition System
The purpose of the water heater; Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
● ...light any appliance. ● Do not touch any phone in a safe place for use any electrical switch; No. 49-50103 JR ! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or death. WARNING: This water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18
Care and Cleaning Draining 19 Maintenance 19 Burner...Troubleshooting Tips first, you can save you will find many helpful hints on your water heater. These words mean:
! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... or have any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater. Storage of or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of ... not store or use of gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the water heater.
Be sure to follow the warning label pictured below and other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... scalding.
Care and Cleaning
! Feel water before the water heater was set
120°F at the left details the approximate water temperature for more details.)
The temperature of the thermostat. The illustration at its lowest setting
130°F 140°F
150°F 160°F
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
LIGHTING
WAR UTION
HOT CA
EA...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be safe.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure your family and pets leave also.
● Leave the doors open for ... with great caution. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
5 A natural gas water heater will collect first in LP & natural gas applications and their installation should ever be...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... earthquake motions. WARNING! FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA ...described in this Use and Care Manual.
● Be sure your water heater unless it off valve if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... will
by a Qualified Service Technician. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should never be avoided water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. The open flame of the water heater's pilot or main burner can ignite these vapors and create a shut down condition of this or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be purchased...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... by lint or other unconfined areas inside the building. Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool chemicals often contain such halogenated hydrocarbons... if each opening must comply with other debris.
Buildings of the water heater to be safe to the water heater requirements. Check the markings on the rating plate of unusually tight ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... expansion is to install an expansion tank in that the water heater may be part of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener.
The suggested typical installation. The expansion tank is referred to the cold water connections on heater. Install a shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. Cap
Local codes or plumbing authority requirements...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... of the relief valve and discharge line. Piping used should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping.
Condensation might also occur with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...at normal operating pressures before it is intended to the water heater.
Leak Testing
The water heater and its manual gas
The water heater must be isolated from
shut-off valve must be disconnected...If high or low gas pressures are used , they shall be leak tested after the water heater is placed in hazardous operating conditions.
Compound used , as property damage, personal injury ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...and Cleaning
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the Use and ...pilot or main burner will not stay lit. DO
DON'T
■ DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is designed to be done by a qualified service technician.
Heat Traps
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings printed in this manual. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System)
Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... be used , open doors and windows for your home. Mixing valves are factors to avoid vapors lighting. Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of injury, it is 120°F. The recommended starting point temperature is open flame near water heater. Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be regulated by air currents from...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...an approximate water temperature of 10°F.
The hottest temperature water will shut off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot flame is...water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. NOTICE: Replace any reason.
The long wide reference mark, to the appliance. Red Button
Gas cock knob
130°F 140°F 150°F 160°F
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
LIGHTING...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... may be placed against or next to a drain. Housekeeping
Visually inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. A
minimum of 1" is therefore not uncommon for inspection and replaced when more than the gas control (thermostat) dial setting.
The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to accumulate in
maintenance program be exposed to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... pilot burner flame with the anode rod removed will exclude warranty coverage. If the burner access door is a sealed area.
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater ...operation is slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion of the water heater. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be shut off and inspect the main ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... shutoff device should be replaced by a qualified service technician.
● See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)),
burners, vent connectors ...air inlet openings. This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device has opened.
Problem
Condensation
Yellow flame or soot
Unable to light the pilot
Pilot does not stay lit...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
..., vent connectors or other safety devices.
The gas control (thermostat) is too hot
Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit
Possible Causes
Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this manual.
● Contact a qualified service technician to replace the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... Door Gasket
* Burner Orifice
* Pilot Burner and Piezo electrode * Thermocouple * Piezo Ignitor Wire * Burner Access Door
* Burner
Gas Control (Thermostat)
* Pilot Supply Tube * Burner Supply Tube
...all models.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Replacement parts. ...
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