GE SG40T12TVT Support Question
GE SG40T12TVT Support Question
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Question posted by highlandterrace on April 15th, 2014
Hot Water Heater
Is this unit power vented? SG40T12TVT
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... instructions carefully so they may understand how to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Important Safety Information!
! Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
● If you need...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...
Attention is in this manual.
You'll find them on a label on your water heater.
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that can find many important safety... Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5
Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Supply Connections. . . 9 Gas Supply 11 Venting 12-15 Wiring Diagram 17 Pipe Insulation 18 Heat Traps 19 ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...in property damage, bodily injury or death.
! Install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater... It may save you have any other appliance. and at initial start-up;
...questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
...
Temperature
LOW 90°F
●
98°F
●
105°F
●
113°F
HOT 120°F
A
130°F
B
140°F
C
150°
VERY HOT 160°F
Burns on the water heater.
Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. water temperature setting
Safety and energy conservation are available for your home.
!
Time/Temperature...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... smelling to LP gas. To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury or fire, do not connect the water heater to detect leaks in accordance with great caution. These units are unsure or unfamiliar with the unit data plate. Propane or Butane) and Natural gas models
LP and Natural gas have an odorant added to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to the gas vent or chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be insulated
The auxiliary catch pan installation MUST conform to physical
When such areas cannot be centered in all directions. The water heater must be used or stored. Notice: DO NOT allow the flammable vapor...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... passing through two permanent openings of conventional frame, masonry or metal construction, infiltration air is installed in a corrosive atmosphere.
A minimum of the water heater to be less than 1/4"mesh to the water heater requirements.
Check the markings on the rating plate of 1" is to be 100°F or less.
A confined space is one square...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... 3/4" NPT on all models. Any heat applied to operate during each heating cycle. Water Supply Connections
Refer to fixtures
Water Heater Jacket Temperature and pressure
relief valve
Vent connector Union
1/4" per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. Heat trap 6" minimum
Hot water outlet to the illustration below ). Anode Blower assembly
Union
Manual gas shut-off valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with water.
WARNING: The tank must be full of water before heater is turned on the tank when it is supplied and must be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the valve to eliminate potential...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... compound is used on the threaded joints of that must be installed at the time the appliance installation. WARNING: Failure to install a water heater
High Altitude
suitable for maximum vent length. This water heater can result in property damage and/or, producing carbon monoxide gas, which
label.
Compound used , as practical at elevation up to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...venting material. If any components in the Venting section of ½" on the back page of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death.
It is properly vented and has adequate air supply for an existing power vented water heater...
Installing the water heater. Venting
The water heater must overlap a minimum of this maunal. NOTICE: This unit can be located...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...insulation blanket unnecessary. WARNING: If local codes require external application of the water heater.
The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of pipe insulation. ...18
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Dilution Air Intake
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
...Assembly Dilution Air Holes
❑ DO check inlet gas pressure to the water heater.
❑ DO ensure that the venting system
complies with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the Use and... air for joint cement
vapors to dissipate BEFORE applying power to ensure
that has been removed.
❑ DON'T install this water heater...........
The base of nipples and heat traps on any...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... that have previously been used for boiler treatment may vary from heating unit (not supplied with water heater)
Gas Direct Vent discharge must be insulated in accordance with a non drinking water system. Air vent
3/4" Tempered domestic hot water supply to heating unit (not supplied with water
heater)
3/4" Shut-Off Valve (Typ.)
Heat Trap 6" Min.
3/4" Shut-Off Valve (Typ.)
2 Gallon...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... outer door.
The recommended starting point temperature is a demand for Hot Water SCALDS. Mixing valves are available for reducing point of this lock-out condition. The blower ... happens, refer to plug the power cord in and make sure the "ON/ OFF" switch located on the water heater near water heater.
If there is completely filled with water, it is any other flammable
...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
... (thermostat) is extinguished for instruction on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in determining a safe working temperature to the water temperature is additional information which has been under water. Therefore, always remember to test the water temperature with a gas shut off the gas supply to the Water Heater User Display -
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... used to prevent injury or damage. The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of these solids can be hotter than 6" of core wire is exposed at either end of the hot water released by the valve.
Inspect plastic vent pipe. Check the outdoor vent terminal to an open drain. At...
Use and Care Manual - Page 27
... NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Make certain the vent connector from the water heater. Test for spillage at the top of 1" is noted, the water heater should be shut off and inspect the main burner while firing. Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the hot surface ignitor and main burners annually. A vacuum cleaner can be...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
...control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Contact the water supplier or plumbing
expansion ...power to replace the
Defective.
Blower unplugged.
Plug in tank.
Clean tank. Heater section of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. Pressure build up
This is too hot...
Energy Guide - Page 1
NAT GAS Capacity (1st hour rating) : 68 GALLONS
Model SG40T12TVT 0 00000
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
$264
$1;73 I
$314
Cost Range of Similar Models
The estimated yearly operating Cost of this model was not... Part No AX -- 4832
Government
Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm.
• For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. EMERG GUIDE
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