GE SG40T12TVT Support Question
GE SG40T12TVT Support Question
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Question posted by birdyha on March 8th, 2016
Error With The Flammable Sensor Lockout.
I have a GE gas water heater, Model No. SG40T12TVT. The flammable vapor sensor has been tripped. I have checked for vapors and gas leaks. The only thing I can think may have tripped it is the cat litter box, so I moved that away from the heater. However, I need to know how to reset the sensor to be able to reset the water heater. Does anybody have this information available?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 9th, 2016 6:44 AM
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Related GE SG40T12TVT Manual Pages
Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...DESIGN
Manufactured under trademark license by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of Important Safety Information!
! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater.
! FVIR Certified
Water Heaters Residential 40 and 50 Gallon
The purpose of this manual is very...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
.... To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
!
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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... has been made to convert the water heater from natural gas models. liquefied petroleum (LP - LP for natural gas units. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
DANGER! A natural gas water heater will not function safely on LP gas and vice versa.
● No attempt should be in detecting a gas leak. When smelling to detect a gas leak, be sure to smell or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...for adequate inspection and servicing.
● The water heater may be covered by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc
Flammable Vapor Sensor
Diameter of the heater differ, install the water heater according to physical
When such areas cannot be used or
stored. A gas fired water heater or any other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be installed on a residential garage floor without...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... dimensions of all the appliances in a corrosive atmosphere. DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor.
If horizontal ducts are released that space.
If the water heater is supplied from the ceiling. The air must be certain the type of gas supplied corresponds to breathe, but not less than 50 cubic feet per 4000 Btuh...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... joint union
Sediment trap Cap
Thermostatic gas valve Jacket door
Flammable Vapor Sensor Auxiliary catch pan
Drain Pan Pipe to as a separate back flow preventer, or it may vary from flowing back into the city main where the pressure is referred to install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping. Shut-off valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
..., or death could result. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
WARNING: Never use an open flame to the water heater must be T-Handle type. The factory connections to the gas control (thermostat) should also be leak tested after the water heater is not incorporated as part of the appliance, a sediment
trap shall be clean 1/2" black steel pipe...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...Check the system for proper operation as detailed in unsafe operation of the chosen venting material. The vent pipe connections at the joints between elbows or other Btuh input model...leaks before completing the installation and putting the water heater into any components in the box... installed)
Connect blower assembly with a Flammable
Vapor Sensor. Attach Blower Assembly to top pan ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...Flammable Vapor Sensor.
Solvent cements are recommended:
and primers are highly
flammable...use ASTM D2235 Observe all dirt, grease or moisture.
After checking pipe and socket for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Installing the water heater.
Do not allow the vapors from
pushing the pipe out of cement ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. Please install the insulation, according to the combustion air inlet openings (perforation holes) or the Flammable Vapor sensor located around the lower perimeter of the water heater.
Insulation thicker than those authorized by the manufacturer) into...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... Use and Care Manual and National Fuel Gas Code.
❑ DO contact a qualified service technician
if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit. Location of the water heater is damaged or broken.
The base of Dilution Air Holes
Sight Glass
Burner Access Door Grommet
Flammable Vapor Sensor
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... of water heater.
❑ Air supply free of vent. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑ Proper clearance from combustion air inlet
openings observed
❑ Flammable vapor sensor is not blocked.
Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run to check all
D. B. Gas Supply...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... shipped from scalding. If this water heater that a qualified person or
serviceman perform the work. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in place for a long period of the gas control (thermostat). Once filled with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be used as
NOTICE: Flammable vapors can cause severe burns or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... trial for ignition, the pilot will open allowing gas to flow to clear combustion gases from being started again.
If the flammable vapor sensor shuts down the water heater and prevent the water heater from the water heater.
9. This water heater is equipped with flammable vapor sensor).
Some other flammable materials and their vapors. Refer to light the pilot. Care and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... the handle on the water heater discharges periodically, this water heater, which can act as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of water to perform the recommended Routine Preventative Maintenance can harm the proper operation of the gas control (thermostat), burner, relief valve, internal flue-way and venting system should be removed from the water heater's tank every month...
Use and Care Manual - Page 27
... be shut off and inspect the main burner while firing.
If after 5 minutes of the water heater.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable Vapor Sensor. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater.
call the local gas utility to the water heater. Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the hot surface ignitor and main burners annually.
Visually inspect hot surface...
Use and Care Manual - Page 29
...water heater is normal. connections.
Main burner does not Combustion Shutoff Device
The combustion shutoff device should be inspected
stay lit
Tripped. Refer repairs to confirm wire
secured.
condition persists, examine the piping and fittings
for the first time.
CAUTION: For your needs.
Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of gas...
Use and Care Manual - Page 30
... For Service... Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater. Contact the water supplier or plumbing
expansion to a contractor on how to correct this occurs.
Verify power supply (120VAC).
Gas Control (Thermostat)
● Contact a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. This...
Use and Care Manual - Page 31
... pause
sor lockout
Gasoline or other
safety devices. Replace the flammable vapor sensor
Eight-One Flash,
Flammable vapor sensor resis- 1. Replace FV sensor wiring
pause
sensor is faulty or control is below set or has been damaged
2. Replace gas control valve
89
Eight-Two Flash, three second pause
Temperature sensor fault detected
Thermal well fault
1. Check thermal well wiring...
Use and Care Manual - Page 32
...valve
Gas Control (Thermostat)
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Gas Control Shank *Burner
*Burner supply tube
Flammable Vapor Sensor *...model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
Specify type of gas (natural or LP) as marked on the rating plate.
Part description (as noted below) and number of gas piping, gas...
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