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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 'Parts Order List" sect'on.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING
Donot use thisapplianc_has
bean uedor w a_. I
Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the
humorsystom whchhasbeanundorwater,
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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.
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amage or deterioration which could cause improper vant-
ing or_eakageof combustion products
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the
main burner andpilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.
You should check for sooting which is not normal and will
impair proper combustion.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapor_
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals
typical compoundswhich are potantially corrosive.
• AWARNING
Obstro .c. ,_1,or detenoreted vent systems may present a serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
AWARNING
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Be sure the vent piping is properly.connected
to prevent
aspeSCapehyxi
o.fa_dTgerous flue gassoswh,ch coud cause deadly
AWARNING
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If a_.r
inspection of the vent system you found sooting or [
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to [
correct the problem _
clean or replace the flue and venting
before resuming operation of the water heater.
AWARNING
Soot build-upindicatesa problemthat requires correction
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heaterand leave
"OFF" until repairsare made, because failureto conect the
causeof the sootingcan resultin a fire or explosmn causing
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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 (_"x)
to the OFF position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed sfightly. 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 dean the burner and correct the problem that required the
burner to be cleaned.
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