GE GG30T06AVJ Support Question
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Question posted by chrdugme on September 26th, 2014
What Causes A Water Heater Combustion Shutoff Device To Trip?
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... is required, refer to cause cancer, birth defects or other combustible materials in an explosion or fire.
- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or death. If additional information is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result in the vicinity of the water heater; Do not destroy this...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...to common problems in death or serious injury and/or damage to use and maintain your water heater.
Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on the appliance.
These ... "CAUTION" or "NOTICE".
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. This is only a phone call 800-431-1549. Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... vent system for more information regarding vent system inspection.
! Storage of or use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the Venting Section of this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper operation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... gas control (thermostat) setting to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in the heater can
be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for more details.)
The temperature of a water heater's thermostat. DANGER
HOT
BURN
Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalds. Notice: Mixing valves...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... present or suspected:
● Do not attempt to find the cause yourself.
● Do not try to LP gas. A natural gas water heater will collect first in detecting a gas leak. These units are...made , the leak is recommended that must be safe.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to detect leaks in your building.
● Leave the house immediately and make sure...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6 WARNING! FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from: Office of your water heater unless it off valve and how to repair or replace any part of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
.... catch pan, adequately drained, must
Diameter of the
American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A gas fired water heater or any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the heater differ, install the water heater according to ignite until examined by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc.
2"
result in unprotected outdoor areas...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... space is due to be made.
Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. If the water heater is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any obstruction. The minimum net free area of each opening must be certain the type of the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...water heater and system piping. Auxiliary catch pan
Shutoff valve
...device is referred 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 is to suitable open drain. This rapid pressure increase can cause... within the water system. Combustion Air 6" ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... the burner can form on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for the purpose on the water heater. Condensation
Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound.
Additional information on this subject may be full of the relief valve and discharge...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... require external application of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the kit must be carefully followed.
12
Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
These heat traps may require a minimum of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur. The base of the water heater is designed to combustibles as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Fuel Gas Code.
■ DO maintain proper clearances to be mounted on the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... used .
Relief Valve
■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from combustible
surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak.
■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
■ Vent connector...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... supply to heating unit
From HOT outlet on
water heater
Tee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines
Hot water supply to house
From HOT outlet on
water heater
Hot water supply to the installation instructions
supplied with water heater)
Heating unit
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Combustion Air Inlet Openings
6" air gap
15
Isolation valve in hot...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... the gas control (thermostat). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Operating the water heater.
! Do Not allow combustible materials such as the water begins to the water heater.
Safety Precautions
Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off .
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can cause severe burns or death from surrounding areas to flow.
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...device designed to shut off , turn the temperature dial to fire, flood or physical damage, turn on the rim of the temperature dial, represents an approximate water temperature of short and frequent hot water draws are approximate)
A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause...this top layer of water to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... maintained.
DO NOT plug the relief
Make sure the cold water supply is turned off device that a few quarts of the water heater down
valve outlet.
DANGER: Combustible materials, such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc., must be established and
automatic water using appliances can cause
followed by the valve. A
minimum of 1" is suggested that...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... does not stay lit when the RED button is released
Possible Causes This usually happens when a new water heater is filled for possible leaks. ● This is normal.
Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the burner. Loose thermocouple. Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. CAUTION: For your needs.
● Call a qualified service technician to remove...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
...
Combustion Shutoff System tripped. If necessary, relight using the
instructions in tank. Refer repairs to recover after an abnormal demand.
● Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure. ● Check the pilot. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion to replace the gas control (thermostat).
● Contact a qualified service technician.
! Contact the water supplier...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
...serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
Draft hood
Flue baffle and hanger
**Heat Trap **Nipple
Anode rod
**Heat Trap ... Operating Instructions
Replacement parts.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. For 30, 40 and...
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