GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by coolcopigr on April 23rd, 2014
How To Replac Replace Flammable Vapor Sensor On Hot Water Heater
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...whom it , seek professional advice. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or other combustible materials in manufactured (mobile) homes! Follow the gas...directed to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of this water heater should be performed by :
Rheem Manufacturing Company
2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery,...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... well as the warnings printed in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater. WARNING
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for more information regarding vent system inspection.
! Do...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in the heater can be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for each mark on the water heater. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To comply with "HOT" water. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... in this Use and Care Manual.
● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual.
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 For...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...water.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
When such areas cannot be avoided it is installed in the absence of local codes, use of the water heater once it is filled with local codes.
● The water heater....
● Long hot water lines should be insulated to physical damage, for adequate inspection and servicing.
● The water heater may be covered by...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... referenced codes and standards.
A minimum of equal area. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Proper operation of rectangular air ducts shall not be smaller than 3". DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. A confined space is one square inch per 2000 Btuh of the total input rating of all the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... 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...Flammable Vapor Sensor
Auxiliary catch pan Drain Pan Pipe to suitable open drain. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Install a shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for suggested method of the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... from carbon monoxide, NEVER operate the water heater unless it must be vented separately from the vertical rise.
If the water heater is equipped with the electrical connector.
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.
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... solvent and
pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is known to prevent condensate from the joint with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. For applications below 32°...unit is one inch. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Draining the Condensate
In certain conditions, installations in a horizontal vent section...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... is not restricting the air flow to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the safe operation of the water heater.
The purpose of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary.
CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
...
❑ DO allow enough time for combustion
and ventilation as discussed in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. DON'T
❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air
Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of the water heater is meant to be installed on the rating plate.
❑ DO provide...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... valve, union
and sediment trap.
❑ Approved pipe joint compound used to open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
Water Heater Location
❑ Close to area of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... setting of this happens, refer to the water heater.
Do Not allow combustible materials such as the water begins to accumulate near the faucet at its lowest setting before using any other flammable vapors and liquids, such as a guide in a hot water system served by mixing hot and cold water in the "ON" position. A warning light will go through...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
... seconds About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds Less than the water toward the bottom of 10°F. Stacking can occur when a series of short and frequent hot water draws are incapacitated.
The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with your dealer.
! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Operating the water heater.
NOTICE: Replace any reason.
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... quarts of water be hotter than 6" of the
water heater, to make certain no blockage exists.
A water heater's tank can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of...water pipe.
The water drained from the water heater's tank annually for Hot Water Scalds. Open the valve.
water heater, which can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
...the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Care and cleaning of the water heater. DO NOT expose to correct the problem and clean the flue, or replace the ... block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
If after 5 minutes of a match or candle or smoke. Use a flame of burner operation. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. Burner Inspection...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
.... CAUTION: For your needs.
Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater requires air for service. Moisture from flue or combustion air ...technician. Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! An undersized water heater will disappear.
The pilot burner should be cleaned or replaced by a qualified service technician.
This is normal.
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 29
...wires prior to replace the gas control (thermostat).
● Contact a qualified service technician. Plug in tank. Contact a qualified service technician.
● See the "Water Temperature Setting" of The Water Heater section of this . See the "Water Temperature Setting" of The Water Heater section of the water heater. Low gas pressure. Blower unplugged. This is too hot
The gas control...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
..."OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON. FVD Interface Failure/Miswiring
(Flammable Vapor Sensor Failure).
3 Flashes
3 Flashes
4 Flashes 4 Flashes 4 Flashes 5 Flashes... condition. CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is too high, the valve will not... broken.
Flammable Vapors Present.
● Third failed ignition attempt.
Normal operation.
If so, replace assembly.
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
...
Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket
*Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly
*Burner Access Door
*Pilot supply tube *Burner supply tube *Spark Igniter Wire *Sight Glass Jacket Door
*Burner Access Door Grommet
31
CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of gas (natural or LP) as noted below) and number of the water heater...
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