Richmond Water Heater Model 6g40-36f1 Manual [hot]

Keep holding the control knob down for 30 to 60 seconds after the light flashes.

Keep holding the gas control knob down for 60 seconds after the pilot lights to heat the thermocouple.

Finding the correct manual is straightforward if you know where to look. Follow these steps:

While this guide covers daily operations and fixes, you should always keep a digital copy of the factory literature for installation clearance dimensions, exact wiring/piping diagrams, and warranty claims. richmond water heater model 6g40-36f1 manual

The Richmond water heater model 6G40-36F1 is covered by a limited warranty, which includes:

The pilot light went out, or the gas supply to the house is turned off.

: Often caused by a faulty thermocouple , a clogged pilot orifice, or the flammable vapor sensor being triggered. Keep holding the control knob down for 30

The Richmond Use and Care Manual and related guides provide specific steps for this model line: About - Richmond Water Heaters

This allows any unburned gas in the combustion chamber to safely dissipate. If you smell gas after 5 minutes, stop immediately and call your gas supplier.

Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to the "PILOT" position. Follow these steps: While this guide covers daily

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Connect a standard garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank, running the other end to a floor drain or outside. Open a hot water faucet upstairs to break the vacuum. Open the drain valve and let the tank empty completely.