GE SG50T12TVT Use and Care Manual - Page 16

Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Draining the Condensate In certain conditions, installations in unconditioned space or having long horizontal or vertical runs may accumulate condensate. In order to prevent condensate from draining back into the water heater installing a condensate trap and drain is recommended in a horizontal vent section as close as practical to the water heater vent connection. Condensate is known to be acidic; refer to local, state (provincial) or federal codes for proper handling methods. NOTICE: All pipe, fittings, solvent cement, primers and procedures must conform to American National Standards Institute and American Society for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) standards. Cementing Joints WARNING: DANGER All joints in the vent piping must be OF FIRE OR BODILY properly sealed and the following materials INJURY - Solvent cements are recommended: and primers are highly flammable. Provide PVC materials should use ASTM D2564 adequate ventilation and grade cement. do not assemble near heat source or open flame. Do not smoke. CPVC materials should use ASTM F493 grade cement. Avoid skin or eye contact. ABS materials should use ASTM D2235 Observe all cautions and grade cement. warnings on material containers. Cleaner-Primer and Medium Body Solvent Cement: CAUTION: For proper installation: DO NOT use solvent cement that has become curdled, lumpy or thickened. DO NOT thin solvent cement. Observe shelf precautions printed on the containers. For applications below 32°F use only low temperature type solvent cement. Cut pipe end square, remove jagged edges and burrs. Chamfer end of pipe, then clean fitting socket and pipe joint area of all dirt, grease or moisture. After checking pipe and socket for proper fit, wipe socket and pipe with cleaner-primer. Apply a liberal coat of primer to inside surface of socket and outside of pipe. Do not allow primer to dry before applying cement. Apply a thin coat of cement evenly in the socket. Quickly apply a heavy coat of cement to the pipe end and insert pipe into fitting with a slight twisting motion until it bottoms out. Appropriate solvent and NOTICE: Cement must be fluid; if not, cleaner must be used for recoat. the type of vent pipe used (PVC, CPVC or ABS). Hold the pipe fitting for 30 seconds to prevent the tapered socket from pushing the pipe out of the fitting. W ipe all excess cement from the joint with a rag. Allow 15 minutes before handling. Cure time will vary according to fit, temperature and humidity. NOTICE: Stir the solvent cement frequently while using. Use a natural bristle brush or the dauber supplied with the can. The proper brush size is one inch. NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a Flammable Vapor Sensor. Do not apply power until enough time has passed to allow the vapors from the primer and cement to dissipate. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 16