Sears 153.335814 Service and Adjustment, Tank Sediment Cleaning, Venting System Inspection

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. 3515) can be used to help remove the sediment deposits. This may be order_ from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the "Repair Parts section.

Burner Inspection

AWARNING

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

I Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the I appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the [

[ burner system which hasbeen underwater. I

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 corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can propellants, deaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and processchemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

AWARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious health riskor asphyxiation.

Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I

escape of dangerous	flue gasses which	could cause deadly	I
I asphyxiation.	_, .WARNING

AWARNING

If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or

deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting

before resom ng operation of the water h_ter.

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.

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_,WARNING	.	]
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires	correction

before further use. Turn "off" gas to water heater and leaveI "off" until repairs are made, .becausefailure to correct the[ cause of the soo_ng can result m a fire or explosion causing

death, serious bedlly injury, or property damage. I

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 (t"'-_) to the OFF posltao ,

depressing slighdy.

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 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.

Oiling Instructions

Oil motor every 12 months with 6 drops of SAE 20 motor oil.

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