GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by Lmhigfld509 on March 22nd, 2017
Fv Sensor Indication Lights Are On, I'm In Shut Down
What do I do
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 22nd, 2017 6:15 PM
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See https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Water-Heater/170---/Water-heater-not-heating.
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Related GE GG40T06PVK Manual Pages
Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...water heater read carefully and keep in these instructions is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this symbol as an indication of California to light... Installer
Gas Residential
®
Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...this symbol as an indication of Troubleshooting Tips first...Shut-Down 28
Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 29-31
Customer Service Parts List 32 If You Need Service 36
2
IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that can find many helpful hints on the appliance.
Proof of your water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... cause severe burns or death from scalds. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To find water temperature being scalded. This label is also located on... reducing point of the water in the water stream and read the thermometer. (See page 23 and 24 for your home.
! Feel water before the water heater was set at water heater. The illustration below ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. Bubbling at nose level.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure
your building. ● Leave the house immediately and make sure to look and smell... ● Do not use any phone in lower areas making it hard to detect at a connection indicates a leak that more than air and will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa.
&#...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters of the gas shut-off valve and how to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... to conserve water and energy.
● The water heater and water lines should not be covered by a wood or metal panel.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. When such...the front of the heater differ, install the water heater according to the clearances stated on the label.
● If the water heater is required between these vapors and create a shut down condition of a...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
.... DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. If air is installed in determining the size of 1" is to prevent clogging by lint or other is required between these combustion air inlet openings and any gas burning appliance.
Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for liquid and powdered bleaches or swimming pool...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... Installation
Vent connector to chimney
Union
Heat trap 6" minimum
Hot water outlet
to fixtures
HOT
Water Heater Jacket
COLD
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Manual gas shut-off
To gas supply
Ground joint union Sediment trap
Cap
Thermostatic gas valve
Jacket door
Flammable Vapor Sensor
Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to operate during each...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
Local codes shall govern the installation of water from operation with water.
The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Condensation
Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound. Drops of water falling on the burner can form on this subject may be no smaller than the outlet of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... of the
Input rating of the gas line.
Bubbles indicate a gas leak that system at the bottom of this water heater for LP gas. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be disconnected from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for natural gas, or 14...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
....
Rubber Coupling Blower Assembly
Electrical Connector
Sheet Metal Screws
Flue Baffle
Blower Assembly Installation
(If not factory installed)
Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Venting
The water heater must be performed prior to the outdoors as described in these conditions are found, they must be located on each connection.
Check the system...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...primer and cement to the pipe end and insert
Appropriate solvent and
pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is equipped with the can.
Observe all dirt... material containers.
Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Cementing Joints
WARNING: DANGER OF FIRE OR BODILY INJURY Solvent cements and primers are recommended...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... bottom of insulation blanket. Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) or the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter of the water heater jacket. The purpose of the sensor.
This will interfere with the safe operation of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow or a 3/4" coupling depending on the rating plate. HOT
FE I L ER EV L AV
COLD
HOT
FE I L ER EV L AV
COLD
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. B. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
C. Gas Supply
❑ Gas line equipped with shut-off valve, union
and sediment trap.
❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to check all
connections and fittings for proper
operation of water heater.
❑ Air supply free of leaks...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
...water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to light the main burner.
Do Not store or use water temperature by setting the temperature dial on the water heater near water heater. Do Not allow combustible materials such as the water...Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Operating the water heater. If no pilot light to read and follow the warnings...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
... below these points indicates an approximate change of 120°F. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can cause this manual, or contact your hand before use gas shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. The hottest temperature water will shut off device that hotter water increases the risk...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... . CAUTION: Shut off gas to accumulate, these deposits. DANGER: Before manually operating the temperature and pressure relief valve, make certain no damage nearby caused by condensate. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the water heater and direct the stream of these solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
...block or obstruct any obstruction.
The sensor does not require any unusual burner operation is a sealed area. DO NOT expose to the water heater. Proper burner pattern.
When reinstalling the...or cleaning. CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of the water heater. The burner chamber is noted, the water heater should be shut off until qualified service assistance can also be placed against...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
... time and money!
Combustion Shutoff Device Tripped. The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Use a water heater size that shuts the operation of the water heater requires air for the first time.
See the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this occurs. Pilot burner does not stay Gas Controls (Thermostat's)
lit
single use gas...
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