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 causepremature
tank failure. In some waterareas, you may not be able to drain
all sediment depositsby simply drainingthe tank. In these cases
MagErad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service
Center. Forordering,referto the "Repair 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 or leakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water }_eater.
&WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
,occur if air for combustion contains certain chemicalvapors.
! Spray can propellants, cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming ponl chemica/s,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare
typicaicompoundswh chare potentiallycorrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructedor deteriorated ventsystemsmay presenta serious
heaithriskorusphyxiation.
AWARNING [
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent ]
escape of dangerous flue gosseswhich could cause deadly
asphyxation.
AWARNING I
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or I
deterioration, something iswrong. Call the localgasutility to ]
correct the problem and dean or replace the flueand venting
before resumng operation ofthe water heater.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING I
Do ont usethisapldianceif anypert of it hasbeenander water. _
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspect the I
applianceand to replace the gas control or any part of the
burner systemwhch hasbeen underwat_
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 J
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leaveI
"OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the
causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing
DEATH, SERIOUSBOD LY NJUI_, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
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 dock'wise (ff"x) to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is dept-'_,sedslighdy. 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
fo_ 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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