Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Sediment
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
Burner Inspection
AWARNINGI
Do nut use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. I Immediately call a Sears Serwce Technician to inspect the
] appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the
I burner system which has been under water.
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 vent- ing or leakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
At least once ayear a visual inspection should be made of the main burner andpilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.
You should check for sooting which is not normal and will impair proper combustion.
A, 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, wa)_, bleach, and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious health risk or asphyxiation.
IAWARNINGI
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I escape of dangerous flue gesses which could cause deadly
I
AWARNING
If after inspectionof the vent system you found soo_ng or I deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to ]
the problemand dean or replacethe flue and venting
beforeresum ngoperation ofthe water heater. | J |
A, WARNING
Soot
cause of the sooting can result in a Ere or explosion 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 !,s required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise
NOTEt The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slighd_ 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 dean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
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