Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of
the venting system. You should look for:
I. Obstructions 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 around top of water heater.
WARNING
Be sure the ventpiping is properly connected to pre- vent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could causedeadly asphyxiation.
WARNINGI
I Obstructionssent serious healthand deterioratedrisk asphyxiationventsystems. may pre- 1
WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system nay occur ifalr for combustion contains certain chem- ca/vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, 'efrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming )ool chemicals, calcium and sodium 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 and a Sears Service Technician must he called in, the problem cor- rected, and the flue and venting cleanedor replaced before resumingoperation on the water heater.
Burner Inspection
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
causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROP-
ERTY 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
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unlessknob is depressedslightly. 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
ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear- ances from the water heater must be maintained. See
"Locatin_ the New Water Heater" section. Combustible
materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed againstor adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.
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