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Service
and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment)
Cleaning
Burner
Inspection
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" section.
A,WARNING
]
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water.|
Immediately
call a Sears Service Technician to inspect thel
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the/
burner system which has been under water.
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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.
Damage or deterioration
which could cause improper
venting
or leakage of combustion
products.
Rusted flakes around
top of water heater.
_,WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosior_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
J
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious
health risk or asphyx at on.
A, WARNING
J
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly
asphyxiation.
AWARNING
I
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to I
correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting
before resum ng operation of the water heater.
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.
_,WARNING
J
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction I
before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave J
"OFF"
until repairs are made, because failure to correct the |
cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosion causingJ
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. J
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
from "PILOT"
to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed
sllghdy.
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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