GE PG Series Water Heater User Manual


 
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
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.
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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.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
in the back of this manual.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call
away. For service call 800-431-1549.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
2
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.
This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol
as an indication of Important Safety Information! This
symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
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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READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
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