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Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment)
Cleaning
Sediment build-up
on the tank bottom
may create varying
amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature
tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain
all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases
Mag Erad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the Repair Parts secdon.
Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection
should
be made of the
venting system. You should look for:
Obstructions
which could cause improper
venting.
The com-
bustion and ventilation
air flow must not be obstructed.
Damage
or deterioration
which could cause improper
vent-
ing orleakage of combustion
products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
Burner Inspection
•
. AWARNING
Donot usethnappllanc_
has been _
water.
I Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto
inspect
the
I applianceand to.replace the gascontrol or any part of the
I burnersystem whichhasbeenunderwater.
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
main burner and pilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.
You should check for sooting which is not normal and will
impair proper combustion.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustion containscertain chemicalvapor_
Spray canpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach, a nd process chemicalsare
typicalcompounds whicham potentially corrosive.
• AWARNING
I
Obstructed or deterioratedventsystems maypresenta serious
healthriskor asphyxiation.
AWARNING
I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly
asphyx ation.
I
AWARNING
I
If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingiswrong. Callthe localgasutility to I
correctthe problemand cleanor replacethe flue andventing1
beforeresumingoperationof the water heater
J
&WARNING
I
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correction I
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water he_er and leaveJ
"OFF" until repairsare made, because failureto correctthe
I
_use of the sootingcan resultin a fire or explosion causing
I
I
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection
of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (('-"_)
to the "OFF" position,
depressing slighdy.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slighdy. DO NOT FORCE.
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care-
fully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the
access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed
for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove
and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the
burner to be cleaned.
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