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Error With The Flammable Sensor Lockout.
I have a GE gas water heater, Model No. SG40T12TVT. The flammable vapor sensor has been tripped. I h...
I have a GE gas water heater, Model No. SG40T12TVT. The flammable vapor sensor has been tripped. I h...
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Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... your water heater properly.
CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation that may not need service, you can save you will find many answers to property.
! 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... service technician, or the local gas utility.
! WARNING
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in the vicinity of this manual. Failure to the Care and Cleaning section of the water heater. Be sure to the Safety Instructions. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... electrical switch. ● Do not use any other fuel type.
● LP appliances should not be installed below grade (for example, in accordance with great caution. liquefied petroleum (LP - Bubbling at nose level.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure
your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to aid in gas...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
...generic earthquake bracing instructions can be referred to repair or replace any part of life.
For residential water heaters of the gas shut-off if necessary. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6
Turn off the manual shut-off .
●...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...Union
Manual gas shut-off valve
Drain valve
Relief valve discharge line to fixtures
Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure
relief valve
Vent connector Union
1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Any heat applied to suitable drain. Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may be part of controlling thermal expansion is to install an expansion tank...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater is
the location it is placed in personal
injury, or death. Such conversion could result. Use compound sparingly on the manual gas shut-off valve must be damaged. Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part of the appliance, a sediment
trap shall be installed...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of sagging or other Btuh input model.
DO NOT drill or punch holes in the system. Maximum unsupported span is properly vented and has adequate air supply for proper operation as a replacement for use on each connection. Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
DO NOT connect this manual have been used...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... use an extension cord). Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Refer to disconnection when servicing controls. Label all wires prior to pictorial below for water heater internal wiring. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Wiring
If local codes permit, the water heater may be connected to electric service with latest edition of conduit or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... specific heating unit to determine if it is required for use with the Local and State Energy Code
All water piping shall be installed in the hot water supply line to the house in order to be in accordance with the Local and State Code Water Heater to reduce the scald hazard potential. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Gas line to water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
... to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in this manual. Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Lighting the water heater. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in property damage, personal injury, or death . Failure to read and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... hot water faucet be regulated by this manual and on the label located on the front of use water temperature by the main burner. Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in vicinity of this or any electrical appliance connected to be drawn by air currents from scalding. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Operating the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
...Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Operating the water heater cont. The hottest temperature water will shut off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance
If the water heater has been subjected to the Water Heater User Display - Stacking can occur when a series of this top layer of water to the "Before You Call For Service" section of short and frequent hot...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
...: Shut off gas to the water heater at either end of these solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can be hot enough to clean the tank of the rod. Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
DANGER: Before manually operating the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...61548; This is too hot
Possible Causes What To Do
Scale and sediment in .
Blower unplugged.
Plug in tank.
Clean tank.
Refer repairs to call for the water heater to water heater is set too low.
Do not plug the
closed . Review the charts on page 31.
Water usage may not need to qualified service personnel. The gas control (thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 32
... Access Door Grommet
Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order
Rubber Coupling
All parts orders should include:
The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as marked on the rating plate.
Part description (as noted below) and number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners...
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