Giant UG30 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Guide

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TEMPERATURE DIAL
160°F
WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE
GAS CONTROL KNOB
(OFF-PILOT-ON)
150°F
140°F
130°F
120°F
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Temperature
Settings
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
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Operational Conditions
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putting out the pilot.
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condition should disappear.
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An undersized water heater will cause more condensation.
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temperatures are at their lowest.
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from water damage resulting from normal condensation
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Water Heater Sounds
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result from the following:
1. Normal expansion and contraction of metal parts
during periods of heat-up and cool-down.
2. Condensation causes sizzling and popping within the
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failure. Drain and flush the tank as directed under the
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Smoke/Odour
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and odour during the initial start-up of the unit. This is due
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Giant UG30 Specifications

General

Brand	Giant
Model	UG30
Category	Water Heater
Language	English