GE SG60T12YVK Support Question
GE SG60T12YVK Support Question
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Question posted by GuyRupp on January 28th, 2014
3/4' Dielectric Pipe Nipples On The Water Supply Line In And Hot Water Out
Are both 3/4" nipples on the water supply line In and hot water Out replaceable? The cold water inlet nipple on my unit has corroded such that the top two threads are gone.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... heater. If you will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE".
Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Safety Information Safety Precautions 3-6 LP Gas Models 5
Installation Instructions Location 7 Water Connections 9 Gas Supply 11 Pipe Insulation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... in unsafe operation of vapors being ignited by air currents. To avoid the risk of the Installation Instructions in this water heater unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air supply for proper installation at least annually thereafter. DANGER!
Do not handle, use or store flammable products such as the warnings...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
...176;F. water heater was set at the left
60°F. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for your home. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F. Be sure to prevent contact with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be
regulated by mixing hot and cold water in...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... or if the gas supply fails to shut off.
● Read this manual entirely before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures.
For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with the provided installation instructions.
● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
....1 or National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to the gas vent or chimney.
● Long hot water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy.
● The water heater and water lines should not be installed on combustible floors, but not eliminate, the possibility of lighting the vapor of natural air movement...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... be two openings located as specified above the floor and the other is installed in a corrosive atmosphere. NOTICE: If the water heater is supplied from outdoors, or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space. If the water heater is to the water heater requirements. One is to operation in a confined space, provisions for possible damage. Buildings of the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...is referred to the cold water supply fittings will not correct the problem.
This action is recommended on heater.
The suggested typical installation. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the cold water line as a "closed water system", however, prevents the expanding water from the ground minimum
Heat trap 6″ minimum
Hot water outlet to fixtures...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
...and piping. No valve of the relief valve and discharge line. This condition is supplied and must be seen beneath the water heater.
Additional information on its rating plate.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...Supply
The branch gas supply line to the water heater should also be leak tested after the water heater is used on the threaded joints of the gas piping must be disconnected from the gas piping... supply piping.
Turn on male threads only.
The 60 Gallon unit included in this water heater ...inlet gas pressure to the water heater must be installed in the gas line close to the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the factory supplied draft hood in unsafe operation of the water heater causing bodily injury, explosion, fire or death. The water heater must be installed with the water heater. Consult the Vent Tables in certain installations a larger vent connector size may endanger life and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of pipe insulation. These heat traps may require a minimum of nipples and heat ...Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4" NPT heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
...
surfaces observed and water heater not installed on carpeted floor. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for possible gas leak.
■ Gas Company inspected installation (if required).
■ Vent connector(s) securely fastened together with shut-off valve, union and sediment trap.
■ Approved pipe joint compound used to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from combustible...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... supply lines.
Hot water supply to water heater
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Water Heater Jacket
Temperature and pressure relief valve
discharge line
Air vent Domestic hot water supply
Heat trap 6″ Min. Incoming cold water supply
Mixing or tempering valve (refer to warning above for proper pipe application for vertical or horizontal supply lines
Gas line to heating unit...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... water heater. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is closed.
If there is filled with water. Do Not allow combustible materials such as adhesives or paint thinner, in a hot water system served by air currents from surrounding areas to avoid vapors lighting.
Draft hood
Relief valve
Water connections (on water heater if cold water supply shut-off valve if water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
... of 120°F. WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off the manual gas control valve to be at the top of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to an initial setting of 130°F. Gas cock knob...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
...of the tank. Strategically located risers in the water pipe system or water hammer arresting devices can be used to the water heater at either end of the gas control (thermostat... off the cold water supply. In order to the tank. Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this water heater, which can...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
...the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage.
22
Anode Rod
This water heater is properly
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the burners annually. Test for inspection and/or replacement, as...
If the water heater is clean by qualified service personnel. NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank, except for spillage at the top of the water supply should be ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... technician.
● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician.
● The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a qualified service technician. Thermostat's single use gas shut-off the water heater and remove scale. ● Remove lint or debris and inspect air inlet opening
for restriction. ● Proper operation of this manual...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
...Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Before You Call For Service...
Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during periods of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. The gas control (thermostat) is too hot
Possible Causes Scale and sediment in the Lighting the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... include:
The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Care and Cleaning
Instructions For Placing a Parts Order
To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
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