Operation - A.O. Smith G6-PVT4050NV Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

OPERATION

Lighting Instructions
WARNING! Explosion Hazard —
Replace viewport if glass is missing or
damaged. Failure to do so can result
in death, explosion or fire.
Read and understand these directions
thoroughly before attempting to light
or re-light the pilot. Make sure the
viewport is not missing or damaged.
Make sure the tank is completely
filled with water before lighting the
pilot. Check the data plate near the
gas control valve to ensure the correct
gas type. Do not use this water heater
with any gas other than the one listed
on the data plate. If you have any
questions or doubts, consult your gas
supplier or gas utility company.
NOTICE: A newly installed water
heater will have air in the gas line. It
may take several lighting attempts to
clear all the air from the gas line and
light the pilot.
Follow these steps to light the pilot:
Make sure the manual gas
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valve for the water heater's
supply line is ON.
Turn the gas control knob to
2
the PILOT position.
Press the gas control knob in
3
fully and hold it in. While
holding in the gas control
knob, repeatedly click the igniter
button (approximately once per
second) for up to 90 seconds or until
the Status Light starts to flash. You can
tell the pilot is lit when the Status
Light flashes once every three
seconds.
Once the Status Light starts
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flashing, release the gas
control knob. Adjust the gas
control knob to the desired
temperature setting.
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If the Status Light doesn't
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start flashing after 90
seconds,release the gas
control knob and wait 10 minutes.
Repeat lighting steps 2
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through 5 at least two
additional times or until the
Status Light starts flashing once every
three seconds. Wait 10 minutes
between lighting attempts.
A solid Status Light means the
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pilot was lit but is now off.
Release the gas control knob
and wait 10 minutes. Once the Status
Light goes out, repeat lighting steps 2
through 5.
If the Status Light doesn't
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start flashing after three
lighting attempts, turn the
gas control knob to the OFF position
and refer to the "Troubleshooting - No
Hot Water" section (see page 26).
When a gas water heater is
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first lit and the tank is cold,
condensation often forms
inside the water heater. You may hear
drips or a sizzling sound when the
water heater is first lit or, you may see
a small puddle on the floor.
Condensation is not a leak and will go
away once the tank reaches normal
operating temperature.
Shut Down Instructions
Turn the gas control/temperature
knob counterclockwise to the "OFF"
setting. The status light will stop
blinking and stay on for a short time
after the water heater is turned off.
Emergency Shut Down
Should overheating occur or the gas
supply fail to shut off , turn off the
water heater's manual gas control
valve and call a qualified person.
Check the Vent System
and Air Supply
WARNING! Burn Hazard. Do not
touch the vent, doing so can cause
burns.
Check for obstructions and/or
deterioration of the intake air and/
or vent piping and the intake air and
vent terminations. The combustion
and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed. Repair and/or replace
immediately as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not reach inside the vent
termination while the heater is in
operation.
Remove any debris that may have
accumulated on the screen in the vent
terminations.