GE GG40T06PVK Support Question
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Question posted by papShropp on December 2nd, 2013
Water Heater Power Vent Wont Start
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Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... and maintain your water heater properly. Attention is...Vent System Inspection . . . . 27 Burner Inspection 27 Extended Shut-Down 28
Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 29-31
Customer Service Parts List 32 If You Need Service 36
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IMPORTANT!
A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury. You'll find them on a label on your water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...DO NOT handle, use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter.... Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to install or operate this or any other appliance. and at initial start-up; Be sure to read and understand the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to the gas vent or chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be insulated to ignite until examined by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc. Make certain the floor underneath the water heater is filled with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... the relief valve, causing it to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem!
The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Typical 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... relief valve and the tank.
If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for hot water distribution.
Piping used should be protected from the water heater and piping. Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from freezing.
Condensation
Condensation can produce a sizzling or pinging sound.
The Btuh rating of the relief valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... that restricts the normal thermal expansion and contraction of noise and vibration. NOTICE: This unit is properly vented and has adequate air supply for an existing power vented water heater, a thorough inspection of the existing venting system must be vented using the six (6) screws provided (See diagram to the outdoors as outlined in unsafe operation of fire...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... of 45° Elbows
Maximum Pipe Length in Feet (ft) 44.00 41.00 38.00 25.00
32.00
* For the 2" vent, one 90° elbow is used . This water heater is approximately equal to 6 feet of horizontal pipe. If you decide to 3" bell coupling is approximately equal to 2.5 feet of horizontal...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must conform to American National Standards Institute and American Society for a dryer or furnace area is too
close to the structure or exterior finish of window etc., starting
within six (6) feet of the vent terminal depends on the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
....
Maximum twenty-four (24) inches above section for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Complete the rest of the vent pipe installation to the water heater's vent connector fitting on the exterior of the vent terminal depends on the blower outlet. If necessary support horizontal run as previously mentioned.
Elbows
Max. 24" Above Roof (Without...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
... the vent piping must be acidic; NOTICE: Cement must be used (PVC,
CPVC or ABS).
The proper brush size is equipped with the can. Do not apply power until ...pipe end and insert
Appropriate solvent and
pipe into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is known to the water heater vent connection.
Condensate is recommended in unconditioned space or having long...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... improper and dangerous operation. A knock-out hole is required.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
CAUTION!
The water heater must be connected to permit use of cord connections, a 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, with suitable disconnecting means, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... air for joint cement
vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to
combustibles as specified on any burner access door that the venting system
complies with two 24" sections of one (1) 90° 3/4" NPT elbow and may occur.
Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the Blower Assembly Dilution...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... in top of heater's
flue.
❑ Blower assembly properly installed.
❑ Vent connector(s) pitched upward to chimney
(¼" per foot of 1" from water
damage.
❑ Sufficient room to check all
connections and fittings for possible gas leak.
❑ Gas Company inspected installation (if
required). Water Heater Location
❑ Close to applying electrical power.
20
Customer...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... application must be purged through the domestic water faucets and showers.
!
DANGER: If this water heater in an application intended to supply domestic hot water needs and hot water for space heating purposes, do not connect the heater to heating unit
Tee fitting for vertical or horizontal supply lines
Air vent Domestic hot water supply
Heat trap 6" Min.
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... selecting the water temperature setting of the water in the water heater can be shut off valve if water heater has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails to the "ON" position, plug the power cord in and make sure the "ON/OFF" switch located on initial start-up, it...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
...be made by condensate. Inspect plastic vent pipe.
Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be removed from accurately reading the water temperature, the water at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off the cold water supply.
water heater, which can be released into a suitable drain to drain the water heater, turn off valve before removing...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... air supply, proper clearances must not be maintained. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Inspect the gas venting system and the chimney. The burner chamber is noted, the water heater should be shut off and inspect the main burner while firing.
Proper burner pattern. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 27
... to conserve energy and prevent a buildup of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage. Anode Rod
This water heater is slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion of time, the power and water to the appliance should minimize the problem.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
27 NOTICE: Do not remove...
Use and Care Manual - Page 29
...tripped. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on page 30.
See the "Water Temperature Setting" of The Water Heater section of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other...Make sure all wires prior to a closed . Verify power supply (120VAC). If necessary, relight using the instructions in . Water is "OFF" before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...Failure. System Error, Cycle Power.
● Contact local qualified service technician.
● Contact local qualified service agent. CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is too high, the... when servicing controls. Lockout condition.
False Flame (Unwanted Flame Present).
Inspect vent pipe and dilution air inlet for blockage. (Refer to "Routine Preventive Maintenance...
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