GE HG Series, SG Series, PG Series, GP Series, GG Series warranty Scale and sediment Clean tank Tank

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Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Rumbling noise

 

Scale and sediment

Clean tank.

 

 

in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relief valve

 

Pressure build up

This is an unacceptable condition and must be

producing popping

 

caused by thermal

corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing

noise or draining

 

expansion to a

contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the

 

 

closed system.

relief valve outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Not enough or

 

Water usage may have

Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal

no hot water

 

exceeded the capacity

demand.

 

 

of the water heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low gas pressure.

Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pilot may be out.

Check the pilot. If necessary, relight using the

 

 

 

 

instructions in the “Lighting The Water Heater” section

 

 

 

 

of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gas control (thermostat)

See the “Water Temperature Setting of The Water

 

 

 

may be set too low.

Heater” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking or open hot water

Make sure all faucets are closed.

 

 

faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustion Shutoff System

Contact a qualified service technician.

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

Water is too hot

 

The gas control (thermostat)

See the “Water Temperature Setting of The Water

 

 

is set too high.

Heater” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas control (thermostat).

Contact a qualified service technician to replace the

 

 

 

Defective

gas control (thermostat).

 

 

 

 

Pilot Lights, but

 

Combustion Shutoff System

Contact a qualified service technician.

Burner will not

 

tripped.

 

stay lit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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Contents Do not try to light any appliance To do so may result in an explosion or firePart No. AP13204-4 01/05 Pub. No -50103 JR Care and Cleaning Safety InformationInstallation Instructions Troubleshooting TipsInstall the Draft Hood and Properly Vent the Water HEATER… Was set Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsAt its lowest setting Was shipped fromSafety Instructions Installation Care and Cleaning Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsTop View Alcove Installing the water heaterSafety Instructions Top View ClosetCombustion and Ventilation Air Customer ServiceInspect Shipment Corrosive AtmospheresThermal Expansion Typical InstallationTroubleshooting Tips Customer Water Supply ConnectionsTo Fill the Water Heater Care and Cleaning OperatingRelief Valve CondensationGas Supply Leak TestingPressure Testing the Gas Supply System High AltitudeInsulation Blankets VentingInstructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationDuring Installation of this water heater… Heat TrapsWater Heater Location Installation checklistWater Supply Combination Potable and Space Heating Application Requires water for space heating atLighting the water heater. With SmartWater Ignition System Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Safety PrecautionsWater Temperature Setting Operating the water heaterService Troubleshooting Tips Water Temperature Setting…Customer Safety Care and cleaning of the water heaterRoutine Preventative Maintenance Draining the Water HeaterVacation and Extended Shut-Down Venting System InspectionBurner Inspection Anode RodBefore you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To DoScale and sediment Clean tank Tank Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Burner Assembly Kit Replacement partsInstructions For Placing a Parts Order If you need service… Please place in envelope and mail to Model Number Serial Number Water Heater Model Number Serial Number