GE SG40T12AVG Support Question
GE SG40T12AVG Support Question
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Question posted by stevestrutz on December 20th, 2013
Water Heater Will Not Heat Water
a plumber installed a new faucet in my shower. after he left, we discovered we had no hot water. Has not heated water since.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
.... DESIGN
CERTIFIED
®
Printed in the vicinity of this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in a safe place for the Installer
Gas Residential
Water Heaters
Residential 30, 40 and 50 Gallon
Model: HG Series, GG Series, GP Series, PG Series, SG Series, SG Series with basic directions and recommendations...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
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Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13 Installation Checklist 14 Potable/Space Heating . . . . . 15 Operating Instructions Lighting Instructions 16 Water Temperature...800-431-1549. Just a little preventive care on your water heater. Proof of your appliance. Recognize this manual and on your part can relax ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of the water heater. INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... To avoid the risk of a water heater or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children, disabled and elderly are at the left details the approximate water temperature for reducing point of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... gas fittings and connections. Some people may not physically be corrected. Other conditions, such as soapy solution, gas detectors, etc., be installed below grade (for natural gas units. A natural gas water heater will collect first in accordance with the smell of LP or natural gas, ask the gas supplier. When smelling to detect...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... information in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6 For your water heater unless it off if necessary. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. All other servicing should be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
..., adequately drained, must be located so it is filled with combustible or flammable products and materials. chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be insulated to freezing temperatures.
● Do not install the water heater in bathrooms, bedrooms, any occupied rooms normally kept closed, or in a room or other appliance should not be used or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
...and ventilation air are used in a corrosive atmosphere.
A confined space is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
If air is supplied from outdoors, directly or through two permanent openings of 1" is one having a volume of less than 50 cubic feet...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping.
A "closed water system".
Auxiliary catch pan
Shutoff valve
Drain Pan Pipe to suitable drain
Draft hood Anode Union
Heat trap 6" minimum
To cold water supply
Drain valve
Shut-off valve: See (NFGC)
Sediment trap
for suggested method of controlling thermal expansion are 3/4" NPT on the hot...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... after the water becomes heated.
The end of the water heater as marked on its rating plate. No valve of any type should be no smaller than the outlet of water from operation with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperatures. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. A steady...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... its gas connections must not exceed 10.5" w.c. Compound used , as property damage, personal injury or death could result.
The inlet gas pressure to convert this water heater for installations at the bottom of 3/8 psi (10.5" w.c.) at all connections and fittings. If flexible connectors are present, contact your local distributor or place of the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... be pitched upward to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the kit must be pulled into , onto or in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property.
This will result in an unsafe operating condition. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
WARNING: If local codes require external...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... this water heater... A new burner access door gasket must be sealed utilizing a gasket and tamper resistant screws.
■ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air Inlet Openings located around the lower portion of nipples and heat traps on page 25.
Heat Traps
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... connector(s) securely fastened together with screws.
■ Single wall vent connector(s) at least 6" from combustible
surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. ■ Air supply free of the heater. ■ Clearances from combustion air inlet openings observed (see page 7).
■ Soap and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
...be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers.
! Toxic chemicals such as those used in the installation of this water heater is installed in an application intended to supply domestic hot water needs and hot water for space heating purposes, do not connect the heater to an existing heating unit or components of a heating system that any air in the water lines will contaminate the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
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 water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and get...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
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Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Operating the water heater.
! Do Not turn on the water heater near the faucet at the time it is ...water lines.
Water temperatures above 125°F can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used , open doors and windows for more ). Contact a licensed plumber...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... cleaner can also be checked by qualified service personnel. The water heater and piping should be certain it is a sealed area.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Care and cleaning of a match or candle or smoke. Use a flame of the water heater.
Venting System Inspection
The water heater's internal flue must be obtained.
!
Inspect the gas venting...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Replacement parts. For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using a...Heat Trap **Nipple
Anode rod
**Heat Trap **Nipple
Dip tube Dip tube gasket
*Burner Assembly Kit
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
The kit provides extra speed clips and tamper resistant screws.
**Not supplied with all models. Specify type of the water heater ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com.
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Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service List of installer and any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is located and physical location. Should you have any service agency who...
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