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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. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the RepairParts secdon.
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
Donotusethnappllanc_ hasbeen_ water.
I Immediately call a SearsServiceTechnicianto inspect the
I applianceand to.replacethe gascontrolor anypart ofthe
I burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater.
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.
AWARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapor_
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhicham potentiallycorrosive.
• AWARNING I
Obstructed or deterioratedventsystemsmaypresentaserious
healthriskorasphyxiation.
AWARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly
asphyxation. I
AWARNING I
If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthe localgasutilityto I
correctthe problemand cleanor replacethe flueandventing1
beforeresumingoperationofthe water heater J
&WARNING I
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correctionI
beforefurther use.Turn"OFF" gasto waterhe_er andleaveJ
"OFF" until repairsare made, becausefailureto correctthe
I_use of the sootingcan resultin a fire or explosioncausingI
IDEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.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 (('-"_) to the "OFF" position,
depressing slighdy.
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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