Lighting And Shutdown - GE RealMAX GG40T DXV Series Owner's Manual

Lighting and Shutdown

WARNING:
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by a piezo
electric spark gas ignition system. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
LED
STATUS
LIGHT
CONTROL
KNOB
IGNITER
GAS CONTROL
1. STOP! Read all safety warnings in the label above, before attempting to light the pilot.
2. Turn the gas control/temperature knob counterclockwise
3. Wait 10 minutes to clear any gas. Smell for gas all around the appliance area, including near the floor. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" instructions in the safety information above. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
4. Turn the control knob clockwise
pilot valve opens and allows gas to flow into the pilot burner.) NOTE: If the gas pipe is full of air (new installation), it
takes longer to purge the air through the pilot before the pilot will light.
5. Continue to hold the knob down, and depress the piezo igniter repeatedly, about once a second, to light the
pilot flame. Hold the knob down, for about 30 seconds, or until the status indicator starts to blink.
NOTE: The LED should blink once every 3 seconds while holding a pilot flame. If it turns solid and does not begin
to blink, repeat steps 2 through 5. If the pilot flame fails to light after 3 attempts, turn the knob counterclockwise
to the OFF POSITION, and call a qualified service technician.
6. Release the knob and turn it clockwise
in the illustration above. The HOT setting is approximately 120°F. The burner will come on if the water temperature
is significantly below the temperature setpoint, and the LED will begin to blink every 3 seconds as the appliance
heats the water.
1. Turn the control knob counterclockwise
appliance will completely shut off.
2. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance.
Extended Shutdown Periods
If the water heater will not be in use for an extended
period of time, the appliance's gas and water should
be turned off and the water heater drained to conserve
energy and prevent a buildup of dangerous hydrogen gas.
NOTE: Refer to Hydrogen Gas Caution, page 4.
49-6000245 Rev. 3
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
KNOB POSITIONS
LOW LOW
OFF
VAC
PILOT
OFF POSITION PILOT POSITION
to the PILOT POSITION, push the knob down, and hold in position. (The
to the desired temperature setting, ON POSITION as shown
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
to the OFF POSITION. The status light will stop blinking and the
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
LOW
OFF OFF
VAC VAC
PILOT PILOT
ON POSITION
to the OFF POSITION.
The water heater and pipes should also be drained if
they could be exposed to freezing temperatures. After
a long shutdown period, the water heater's operation
and controls should be checked by a qualified service
technician. Confirm that the water heater is completely
filled before placing it in operation.
NOTE: Refer to Water Tank, page 11.
BURNER
BLUE
PILOT
FLAME
THERMOPILE
PILOT
HOOD
PIEZO
IGNITER
PILOT
SIGHT GLASS
WINDOW
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