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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, referto the Parts Order List section.
At least once ayear 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 combusdon.
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&WARNING
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] Soot budd-up indicatesa problem that requires correction
I beforefurther use.Turn '_DFF" gasto water heater and leave
}'_FF" until repairsare made, because failureto correct
causeof the sootingcan resultin a Ere or explosion cuumng
I DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
&WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustion containscertain chemir.al v apor_
Spray can propellants, c leaningsolvents, r efrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach, and process chemicals are
typicalcompoundswhichare potentially corrns'n_.
#`WARNING
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Obstructed or deterioratedventsystems maypresenta serious
healthriskor asphyxiat_n.
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AWARNIHG
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Be sure the vent pip_onnected
to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadly[
aspMxla6on,
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#'WARNING
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if after inspectionof the vent systemyou found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutilityto |
correctthe problem_
dean or replacethe flue and venting}
beforeresuming operationof the water heater.
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Burner Inspection
#`WARNING
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Do not _
this applian_
hasbeenunderwater.|
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe |
applianceand to replace the gas control or any part of the |
burnersystem whichhasbeenunderwater.
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Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that denning is reouired, turn
the gas control knob clockwise ( _
to the _OFI_ position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "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 deaner 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,
Draining
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
Turn the gas control knob to the _OFF" position,
CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade-
quate drain.
OPEN
the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
Close the drain valve.
Follow instructions
in the "FiUing The Water Heater"
section.
Follow the lighting instructions in the ULighting" section to
restart
the
water heater.
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