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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
theSears
Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the
Parts Order List section.
Burner Inspection
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AWARNING
Donnt use thisapld'_n__
has been under water.
Immediately
call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the"
Jburner system which has been under water.
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-
i
ing or leakage of combustion
products.
Rusted flakes around top ofwarer heater.
At least once ayear 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 coinbustion.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants,
swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are
typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.
_,WARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systemsmay present a serious
health risk or asphyxiation.
_,WARNING
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Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I
escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly [
asphyxiation,
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_,WARNING
J
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or J
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to J
correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting J
before resuming operation of the water heater.
J
_,WARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction
before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave
"OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the
cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosion ceusln2
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 (f-_)
to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned I_om "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slightly. 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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