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Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection
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 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.
AWARNING
Do not usethisapplianceifanypartofit hasbeenunderwater,
Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspectthe
appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any part of the I
[burnersystemwhchhasbeenunderwater, ]
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 systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhicharepotentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated ventsystemsmaypresenta serious
healthriskor asphyxietion.
_,WARNING I
Be sure the vent pip_onnected to preventI
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadly
asphyxiation.
•,WARNING I
If after inspectionof the vent systemyou found sootingor
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthe localgasutilityto
correctthe p.reblemand cleanor replacethe flueand venting
beforeresumingoperationofthewater heater,
I _,WARNIN.__._._.GG ]
Soot build-upindicatesa problemthat requires correction|
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heaterand leave|
"OFF" untilrepairsare made, becausefailureto correctthe/
causeofthe sootingcanresultin a fire or explosioncausing_
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
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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