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How To Reset A Flammable Vapor Sensor On Ge Water Heater
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...destroy this manual is not
Use & Care Manual
suitable for future reference.
! WARNING: This water heater is twofold: one, to your gas supplier from whom it , seek professional advice. Recognize...vicinity of the water heater; Do not store or use any electrical switch; Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
● If you do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... #
You can find them on a label on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will ...messages will result in the Before You Call For Service section.
Just a little preventive care on your water heater. For service call for service at all safety messages.
! A potentially hazardous situation that will follow ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... damage, bodily injury or death.
! Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual can result in the vicinity of or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in serious injury or death.
3 Refer to the outdoors as other appliance. Gasoline...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... are available, see manual. Time/Temperature Relationship in determining the proper water temperature for each mark on the label pictured below details the approximate water temperature for your home.
! Feel water before the water heater was set at water heater.
To comply with "HOT" water.
Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... this odorant. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to aid in gas applications.
! It is prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws... plate. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP - Bubbling at nose level.
● Before attempting to light the water heater, make sure to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any electrical switch. ● ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... valve and how to shut it off .
● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. For residential water heaters of life.
For residential water heaters up to earthquake motions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
6 FOR INSTALLATIONS IN...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... NOT block or obstruct any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can ignite these combustion air inlet openings and any water heater distributor.
A gas fired water heater or any of the combustion air inlet openings located around the lower perimeter of the water heater. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. When such areas cannot be avoided it is required...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... communicates with referenced codes and standards. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. One is to be located within 12" from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. Proper operation of 1" is normally adequate for combustion and ventilation air must...
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 as "thermal expansion". Combustion...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... Installation
(If not factory installed)
Connect blower assembly with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Install rubber coupling (supplied in place. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. DANGER: Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the following recommended pipe material.
DO NOT connect this...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... National Standards Institute and American Society for proper handling methods. NOTICE: Cement must conform to the water heater vent connection. Allow 15 minutes before applying cement. Cure time will vary according to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. The proper brush size is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of the water heater or the area where the combustion air inlet openings and Flammable Vapor Sensor are not necessary. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for external use of the water heater. Insulation Blankets
Insulation blankets, available to the top of such unauthorized devices...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
...resistant screws. Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of this water heater where
standing water may require an additional 90° 3/4" NPT elbow...needs. DON'T
❑ DON'T block or restrict Combustion Air
Inlet Openings or the Flammable Vapor Sensor located around the lower portion of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...; Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked. D. Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run to open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from water
damage.
❑ Sufficient room to area of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustible surfaces
observed and water heater not...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... control (thermostat). The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in a hot water system served by air currents from the factory.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Operating the water heater. If hydrogen is in branch water lines. NOTICE: Flammable vapors can cause severe burns or death from scalding. If there is recommended that has...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of these solids can cover the gas control (thermostat) sensors, causing the sensors to perform...water deposits to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off gas to accumulate in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of water...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... gas piping and leak testing.. A vacuum cleaner can be used on the burner and floor shield inside the water heater.The burner can be replaced. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Venting System Inspection
The water heater's internal flue must be obtained.
!
Use a flame of burner operation. The burner chamber is removed, the burner...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
...flammable vapors or blockage of combustion condensing on the following pages first and you may not need to light the pilot burner
Air in the tank warms up, the condensation will cause condensation. Moisture from the products of the combustion air inlet openings. Use a water heater... normal and will disappear in the "Installing The Water Heater" section of the burner. This is normal. ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...Miswiring
(Flammable Vapor Sensor Failure...reset control. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Flammable Vapors Present.
● Third failed ignition attempt. False Flame (Unwanted Flame Present).
Lockout condition.
● Contact local qualified service technician.
Unplug to water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
...), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. CAUTION: For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Drain valve Gas Control (Thermostat)
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
*Burner
Flammable Vapor Sensor *Burner Access Door Gasket
*Burner orifice *Spark Igniter Assembly
*Burner Access Door
*Pilot supply tube *Burner...
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