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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 m_ty 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.
i Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent-
ing or leakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING
Donotusethisq_0_mceif_y pertof It hasbeenundervr_er.
Immediatelycalla SearsServiceTechnicianto inspectthe
applianceandto replacethe gascontrolor any partof the
burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater.
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.
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AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for €ombustion€ontainscert_ chemi_ vapors,
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare
typical compoundswhich arepotently corrosive.
AWARNING I
0bstructed er deteriorated vent sFstoms may peesent a serious
health mk or asphyxiation.
&WARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I
[___d_.. _'ous flue gas. which could cause deadly I
JkWARNING
[ If after inspection of the vent system you found sootingor [
I dete_oration, something iswrong. Call the localgasutifity to I
_€_vect ti_ problem and dezn or _e the Bueand venting_
I bufurer=oming ofthe*' erhe er' I
AWARNING
Soot build-up indicat_s a problem that requires correction
before further use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave
"OFF" until repairs am made, becausefailure to correct the
[ causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing
I DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INIU_, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner showsthat deauing is required,turn
the gas control knob clockwise(_"_) to the _OFT" position,
depressingslighdy.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned fTom"PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressedsfigfitly.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 dean the burner and correct the problem that required the
burner to be cleaned.
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