Sears 153333000 Venting System Inspection, Burner Inspection, Burner Cleaning, Housekeeping

Venting System Inspection

At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for:

IObstructions which could cause improper venting,, The combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.

2.Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products,

3, Rusted flakes ar_oundtop of water heater,

sure the ventpiping is properly connected to pre- t escape of dangerous flue gasses which could

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se deadly	asphyxiation°
	WARNING
Obstructions	and deteriorated vent systems may	pre- I
sent serious health risk or asphyxiation.		I

WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system nay occur ifalr for combustion contains certain chem-

ca/vaporso Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, •efrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimmin_

)ool chemicals, calcium and sodiun_ chloride, waxes_ )leach and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

,WARNING

If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration, something is wrong; a Sears Service Technician must be called in, the problem corrected,

[ and the flue and venting cleaned or replaced before

resuming operation on the water heater.

Burner Inspection

FWARNING

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been

[under water. Immediately calla Sears Service _Techniclan to inspect the appliance and to replace the tgas control or any part of the burner system which has

been under water.

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 combustiom

WARNING

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cor- rection 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 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 (/"_)	to the "OFF'
position, depressing slightly.,

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unlessknob is depressedslightly. DO NOT FORCE°

Loose deposiLs on or around the burner can be removed by carefully 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,

Housekeeping

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a regular basis,

WARNING

INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient

ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear- ances from the water heater must be mamtalned. See

"Locating the New Wiiter Heater" section.

Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning mate-

rials, or flammable liquids, etc_ must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.

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