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Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of
the venting system. You should look for:
I. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The
combustion and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed.
2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper
venting or leakage of combustion products.
3. Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
WARNING
Be sure the ventpiping is properly connected to pre-
vent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could
causedeadly asphyxiation.
WARNING
I Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may pre- 1
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sent serioushealth risk or asphyxiation.
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WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system
nay occur ifalr for combustioncontains certain chem-
ca/vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,
'efrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming
)ool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes,
)leach and process chemicals are typical compounds
which are potentially corrosive.
WARNING
If after inspection of the vent systemyou found sooting
or deterioration, something is wrong and a Sears
Service Technician must he called in, the problem cor-
rected, and the flue and venting cleanedor replaced
before resumingoperation on the water heater.
WARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correc-
tion before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater
and leave "OFF" until repairs are macle, becausefailure
to correct the causeof the sootingcan result in a fire
causingDEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROP-
ERTYDAMAGE.
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 slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unlessknob isdepressedslightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed
by carefully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted
through the access door of the water heater. If the burner
needsto 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.
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and
lint on a regular basis.
Burner Inspection
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.
WARNING
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient
ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear-
ances from the water heater must be maintained. See
"Locatin_ the New Water Heater" section. Combustible
materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or
flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed againstor
adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.
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