Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Sediment
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the Repa'r Parts 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.
Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent- ing orleakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING
Do not usethisapplianceif anypart of it hasbeen underwater, Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any part of the I
[ burnersystemwh chhasbeenunderwater, | ] |
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.
AW_RNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors. Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhicharepotentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated ventsystemsmay present a serious healthrisk or asphyxietion.
_,WARNING | I |
Be sure the vent pip_onnected | to prevent I |
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly asphyxiation.
•,WARNINGI
If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to
correctthe p.reblemand cleanor replace the flue and venting beforeresumingoperation of the water heater,
I_,WARNIN.__._._.GG]
Soot
DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning ,isrequired, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (if'x,) to the OFF position,
depressing slightly. | ,. |
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slighdy. 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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