GE PG Series, SG Series Safety Information, Installation Instructions, Operating Instructions

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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 Supply Connections. . .

9

Gas Supply

11

Pipe Insulation

13

Heat Traps

13

Installation Checklist

14

Potable/Space Heating

15

Operating Instructions

Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . 16 Water Temperature. . . . . . 17, 18

Care and Cleaning

Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Burner Inspection. . . . . . . . . . 20

Extended Shut-Down . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22

Customer Service

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 If you need service . . . . . . . . . 26 Product Registration . . . 27, 28

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IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in the back of this manual.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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#

You can find them on a label on the appliance.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you time and money over the life of your water heater.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. For service call 800-431-1549.

READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

!as an indication of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or “NOTICE”.

These words mean:

!DANGER An imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury.

!WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to property.

!CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice:Attention is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition.

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