Burner Inspection
WARNING
Do not usethis applianceif any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspectthe applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any part of the burnersystemwhichhas been underwater.
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
Soot
fire causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner AssemblyReplacementInformation
WARNING
PROPANE (L.P.) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION.
For Propane (L.P.) Gas Models Only:
Your water heater is equipped with a Propane (L.P.) gas control valve and a maln burner assembly with left
hand threads for the following fittings and their con- nections.
(1)The connection between the manifold and the gas control valve (A to B) are left hand threads.
(2)The connection between the main burner orifice and the manifold (C to D) are left hand threads.
For ordering these replacement parts, please refer the the II Repair Parts" sechon of this manual.
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" unless knob is depressed slightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Loose deposits 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 venti- lation and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must be maintained. See "Locating the
New Water Heater" section. Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc.
must not be placed against or adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.
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