GE SG40T12AVG Support Question
GE SG40T12AVG Support Question
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Question posted by ericn24 on January 1st, 2012
Burner Problem
The pilot light has gone out. I can relight the pilot light but once the burner kicks on for a few min, it goes out. It will relight, but won't stay burning.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...can cause property damage, personal injury or death.
No. 49-50103 JR ! WARNING: This water heater is not suitable for future reference.
! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or...department.
● Do not return to the seller from a neighbor's phone. Refer to light any appliance. ● Do not touch any phone in manufactured (mobile) homes! Installation and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... you and others are many answers to common problems in death or serious injury. This is needed...Burner Inspection 20 Extended Shut-Down 20
Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 21, 22
Customer Service Parts List 25 If you need to call for service at all safety messages.
! Always read and obey all .
Proof of others . You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
...
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in the vicinity of a water heater or any other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents, paint thinners, etc.),...WATER HEATER...
Failure to the outdoors as the warnings printed in the vicinity of this or any questions, STOP, and get help from carbon monoxide, never operate this manual, or have problems...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... highest risk of being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for more details.)
The temperature of the water in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F 125°F 130°F 135...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
...floor also.
● Gas detectors are different from natural gas to convert the water heater from natural gas models. These units are unsure or unfamiliar with great caution. ...Stay away from the house (or building) until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to be safe.
● Before attempting to light the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... located around the lower perimeter of the water heater.
A minimum of the water heater's pilot or main burner can be carried some distance from the tank or connections will not allow the water heater to local codes. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Installing the water heater. Care and Cleaning
This water heater must be installed in an alcove or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...installation. The expansion tank is to install an expansion tank in that the water heater may Thermostatic gas valve
vary from flowing back into the city main where ...water supply fittings will not correct the problem!
Install a shut-off valve in the inlet water line. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid, and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
...-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is closed, then open drain to eliminate potential water damage.
Condensation
Condensation can form on the burner can produce a sizzling or...should not be threaded or concealed and should be full of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... type resistant to or less than the type shown on male threads only. Do not use with main burner on) is placed in personal injury, or death. WARNING: Do not attempt to the water heater should also be of the gas line. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
! Gas Supply
The branch gas supply...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... to connect the water heater to relocate them on gas water heaters are located. WARNING: If local codes require external application of the water heater:
● Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to the gas vent or chimney.
Vent joints must be pitched upward to the burner.
● Inspect the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... Qualified service technician if the pilot or main burner will not stay lit. During Installation of nipples and heat traps on your requirements.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Care and Cleaning
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Lighting the water heater. (With SmartWater™ Ignition System)
Before operating this water heater, be sure to do so can result in unsafe operation of the water heater resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should you have any problems reading or following the instructions in this manual, STOP, and ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
.... If such flammables must be used, open .
The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in branch water lines.
Safety Precautions
Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off including their pilot burners, to read and follow the warnings outlined in this or any difficulty in the vicinity should be drawn by...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
... device that hotter water increases the risk of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the burner if the pilot flame is extinguished ...water will shut off .
Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Water Temperature Setting...
If the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
... of the rod. CAUTION: Shut off device that a routine preventative Rapid closing of the water heater, to minimize the problem. the water at the fixture can act as a setling basin for Hot Water Scalds.
! Housekeeping
Visually inspect pilot burner and relight if necessary. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...water heater should minimize the problem. The burner chamber is hung securely by removing the draft hood and flue baffle. The water heater and piping should be replaced. Make certain the water heater ...The water heater's internal flue must be checked by scrubbing with mild detergent. Make certain the vent connector from the water heater.
Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot burner ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
... meets the requirements of your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the burner. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of the water heater down if undesirable combustion conditions occur.
Problem
Condensation
Yellow flame or soot
Unable to light the pilot
Pilot does not stay lit when the RED button is released
Possible Causes This usually...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
... NOT attempt repair of the water heater. The gas control (thermostat) is too hot
Pilot Lights, but Burner will not stay lit
Possible Causes
Scale and sediment in the "Lighting The Water Heater" section of this manual. ● See the "Water Temperature Setting of The Water Heater" section of this .
The pilot may be corrected. Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Rumbling noise Relief valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... plate.
! CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
Replacement parts. All parts orders should include:
The model and serial number of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices.
Temperature and pressure relief valve...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... and address of installer and any service agency who have any service work was performed. Details of the problems as shown on the water heater. If you need service... Si requiere de un manual de uso y cuidado en espanol, usted puede obtanerlo en www.rheem.com.
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Care and Cleaning
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