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.
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.
Burner Inspection
&WARNINGIDo not usethisapplianceif any part of it hasbeen under water, Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner systemwh ch has beenunderwater.
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.
iingDamageorleakagedeteriorationof combustionwhichproductscould. cause improper vent- Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
&WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustionconi_Jnscertain chemicalvapors. Spray can propallant_,cleaning solvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium andsodium chloride,waxes, bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potendaily corrosive.
AWARNING]
Ob_ucted or deterioratedvent systemsmay presenta serious
heal_ riskor asphyxation.
AWARNING | I |
Be sure the vent pip_onnected | to prevent |
escape of dangerous flue gesses which could cause deadly
asphyxiation.
&WARNINGI
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration, something iswrong. Call the localgas utility to I correct the problem and cleanor replace the flue andventing before resum ng operation of the water heater.
&WARNING
Soot build.up indicates a problem that requires correction beforefurther use. Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosioncausing
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 _ re_,u,ired, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (_",_) to the OFF position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned fi'om "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.
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