SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting and Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
About the Gas Control/Thermostat. . . . . . . .9
CARE AND CLEANING
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve . . 10
Water Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Anode Rod Maintenance and Service . . . . 12
Gas Control/Thermostat Inspection . . . . . . 13
Pilot Light and Burner Inspection . . . . . . . 13
Water, Gas and Venting Systems . . . . . . . . 13
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Air Supply and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preferred Vent Pipe Assembly
and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Water Heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Horizontal Vent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Vertical Vent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cementing Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Water Supply and Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Combination Potable Water and
Space Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Status Light Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
REPLACEMENT PARTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER SUPPORT
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information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal
injury, or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline
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- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
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- Installation and service must
OWNER'S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GE Branded Power Vent Gas Models
CG40S**AYV
CG40T**AYV
CG50S**AYV
CG50T**AYV
CP40S**AYV
CP50S**AYV
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS
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WARNING
If the
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
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.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
49-6000312 Rev. 0 09-24
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