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Pcg2j4040t3nov 102 gas natural

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FV-Sense Reset Sequence:
Whirlpool water heater M# PCG2J4040T3NOV 102
Should the FV-Sensor of this water heater detect the presence of flammable vapors the following FV-Sense Reset Sequence must be entered into the Electronic Control Display. NOTE: "BEFORE RESETTING THE FVIR SENSE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL DISPLAY, THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA AND REMOVE THE SOURCE OF THE FLAMMABLE VAPORS".
1. Manual reset is accomplished by first turning off the power to the water heater for at least 10 seconds.
2. Then, while pressing the two temperature adjustment buttons on the display, turn the switch on the gas control valve/thermostat to the on position. All the display icons will start to flash. Temporarily release both temperature adjust buttons and within 2 seconds, press both temperatures adjust buttons again until all the display icons are on steady. Release the two temperature adjust buttons. The system will clear the fault, perform a reset, and normal operation will be restored.

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Type of gas control valve is not known.
Brand of water heater is not known.
FV event can mean that air intake is clogged, gas control valve has gone bad, or FV system has tripped, or TCO has tripped ... or all of above.
Clean air intake, download manual from manufacturer and read troubleshoot section, call manufacturer.
Copy following links for troubleshoot resources
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-FVIR.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html
http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/

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Rheem water heater pilot lite stays lit, burner goes out

Tripped FV or TRD, or bad gas control valve, low gas pressure, air in gas line.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent
Unfortunately, Rheem does not post service manuals. Other companies post service manual, but only Rheem uses TRD FV system, while other companies use arrestor screen.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.html
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I have a John Wood one pipe power vented hot water heater. The model number is Jw840nvh-fv-04. Recently I've been smelling products of combustion coming out the top of the tank where the vent is

1) Copy following link for troubleshoot resources by type of gas control valve, Venting resources, and pro water heater forum:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html
http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/

2) This odor can indicate incomplete combustion due to lack of air supply. Get more fresh air to unit. Check that flame is clear blue color. John Wood is American/AO Smith product so air intake screen is located on bottom of unit. Use mirror and flashlight to inspect. Clean with compressed air ad or feather duster.

3) Jw840nvh is 40 gallon natural gas. Natural gas is lighter than air and rises upward, unlike propane gas that is heavier than air. Install gas detector at height correct for type of gas.

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5) Review product manual for correct vent lengths and diameters.

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Put in gas valve, a few days later sensor set lock out due to flamible sensor setting off. what are the codes to unlock system?

Air intake is probably clogged, so combustion air flow slowed and caused overheating inside combustion chamber.
This tripped FV system and broke TRD, which is a small glass vial located under burner. The spring-activated air baffle snapped closed and shut off air supply, and also tripped FV lockout of gas control.
Remove burner, replace glass vial ordered from Richmond, and clean air intake.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.html
If you have Intellivent gas control, then it can be reset.
Copy following link to identify gas control valve, and download possible service manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent

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Clean air intake. Change thermocouple.
American Standard appears to be Bradford White or Rheem product from the one image that appears on the AS site.
Air intake located on side of unit funnels air to arrestor screen located under the combustion burner.
Remove burner and blow out screen with compressed air.
If this is Rheem product, then also inspect for broken glass vial that indicates high-temperature FV event, which might also require other parts to be replaced.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#pilot
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermocouple.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.html

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FV sense code

Type of gas control valve is not known.
Brand of water heater is not known.
FV event can mean that air intake is clogged, gas control valve has gone bad, or FV system has tripped, or TCO has tripped ... or all of above.
Clean air intake, download manual from manufacturer and read troubleshoot section, call manufacturer.
Copy following links for troubleshoot resources
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-FVIR.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html
http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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