GE SG50T12AVG Support Question
GE SG50T12AVG Support Question
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Question posted by bhuebner on October 25th, 2011
Tank Insullation
How much insullation is there on the 50 Gallon unit?
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Related GE SG50T12AVG Manual Pages
Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... product contains chemicals known to the State of California to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations 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 SmartWater™ Ignition System
The purpose of this symbol...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... use and maintain your water heater properly. There are very important. WARNING
! Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5
Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation 13 Heat Traps 13...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in the vicinity of this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation ...at least annually thereafter. DANGER! INSTALL THE DRAFT HOOD AND PROPERLY VENT THE WATER HEATER... WARNING!
DO NOT handle, use of gasoline
or other appliance can result in serious...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... INFORMATION. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information.
4
Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial
on the water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
! Children, disabled and elderly are available, see manual.
To comply with "HOT...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
....
● Stay away from natural gas models. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
5 LP for natural gas units. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be safe.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to detect leaks in your building.
● Leave the house immediately and make sure your family...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... shut it is properly installed in this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation.
For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this manual must be obtained from: Office of the State Architect...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
..." clearance from the tank or connections will not allow the water heater to the clearances stated on the front of a stand kit to adjacent walls and ceilings and should be confused with water. chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be available for adequate inspection and servicing.
● The water heater may be insulated to physical damage, for...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... minimum net free area of not less than one having a volume of less than 50 cubic feet per 4000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the appliances in ...grill, the net free area (openings in the material) of the water heater.
The water heater warranty is voided when failure of the heater is supplied from the ceiling. Provisions for possible damage.
Propellants from ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... system can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. The expansion tank is designed with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the cold water line near the water heater.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
IMPORTANT: Do not apply heat to fixtures
HOT...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
...
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
10
The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with water.
A steady flow of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. This condition is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of the water heater as marked on its rating plate...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...or
gas.
1/2 psi (14" w.c.) for LP gas.
! Leak Testing
The water heater and its manual gas
The water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the
the gas supply piping... for natural gas, or 14" w.c.
Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System
The water heater and its gas connections must be T-Handle type. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and property. The water heater must be installed with storage tank heaters. Single wall vent connectors must be at least 6 from the use ... be needed. 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 the proper...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...
Care and Cleaning
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the water heater is damaged or broken. The base of pipe insulation. Heat Traps
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the guidelines found in the hot outlet line and cold...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
...From HOT outlet on
water heater
Hot water supply to heating unit
(not supplied with water heater)
HOT
FE I L ER EV L AV
COLD
See diagrams above )
Thermal expansion tank (if required-not supplied with water heater)
Shut-off valve
Isolation valve in order to water heater
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Water heater jacket
Cold water return line from heating unit (not supplied with...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
..., or contact your hand before use gas shut off device that hotter water increases the risk of the tank near the gas control (thermostat).
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Operating the water heater.
The wide reference mark near WARM on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in safety shut-off device designed to shut...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... prevent injury or property damage.
!
if undesirable combustion conditions occur. accurately reading the water temperature,
It is suggested that shuts the operation of the tank. a banging noise heard in the bottom of the water heater down
valve outlet. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to make certain no one will provide years...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... hung securely by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as operation with cathodic protection process can also be certain it is properly positioned and securely attached. If after 5 ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
...or ventilation air supplied to qualified service personnel.
21
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Pilot tube pinched or clogged.
Scale on the tank surface. Air in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Gas Cock Knob not correctly positioned.
If, however, the condition persists, examine the piping...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
... to a closed .
● Contact a qualified service technician.
● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
Combustion Shutoff System tripped. What To Do ● Clean tank.
● This is an unacceptable condition and must be set too...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
...
* Sight Glass
Jacket Door
* Burner Access Door Grommet
25
Customer Service
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. For 30, 40 and 50 gallon models using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549.
Part description (as marked on the rating plate.
! Draft hood
Flue baffle and...
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