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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
Mug Erad (part no. 23600) car* be used to help remove the sedi-
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the "Parts Order List section.
AWARNING . ]
Soot build-upindicatesa problemthat requirescorrection
beforefurther use.Turn"OFF" gasto water heaterand leavel
"OFF" until repairs are made,.becausefailureto correctthe|
causeof the sootingcanresult m a Ere or explosioncausing/
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
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 ordeterioration which could cause improper venting
or leakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
AWARNING
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Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurifair for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spray canpropellants, cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpoolchemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.
A WARNING
Obstructedor deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
.AWARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhichcould causedeadly
asphyxiation. I
AWARNING
If after inspectionof the vent systemyou found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthe load gasutilityto I
correctthe problemand dean or replacethe tiueand venting
beforeresumngoperationofthewater heater.
Burner Inspection
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows_cleaning is required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (/" "_) to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.
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-
fillly 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.
• AWARNING
Do not usethisapplianceifanypart ofit hasbeenunderwater
Immediately call a SearsServiceTechnicianto inspectthe
I appliance and to replace the gascontrolor any part of the
burnersystemwhich hasbeenunderwater,
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.
L.P.Gas Control Valve & Burner
Assembly Replacement
Information
AWARNING
PROPANE (L.R) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION•
For Propane (L.P.) Gas Models Only:
Your water beater is equipped with a Propane (I-R) gas
control valve and a main burner assemblywith left hand
threads for the followingfittingsand their connections.
(I) The connection between the manifold and the
gascontrol valve (A to B) are left hand threads.
(2) The connection between the main burner ori-
fice and the manifold (C to D) are left hand
threads. For ordering these replacement parts,
please refer to the "Parts Order List" section of
this manual.
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