State GS6 65 XRRT - Manual (Page 19)

Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the follow-
ing 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” unless knob is depressed slightly. 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
needs to be removed for additional cleaning, call the local
gas utility to remove and clean the burner and correct the
problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
Burner Inspection
Periodic Maintenance (cont’d)
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L.P. Gas Control Valve & Burner
Assembly Replacement Information
B
A
C
D
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.
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and
lint on a regular basis.
WARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting
or deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas
utility to correct the problem and clean or replace the
flue and venting before resuming operation of the
water heater.
WARNING
PROPANE (L.P.) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION.
For Propane (L.P.) Gas Models Only:
Your water heater is equipped with a Propane (L.P.) gas
control valve and a main burner assembly with left hand
threads for the following fittings and their connections.
(1) The connection between the manifold and the gas
control valve (A to B) are left hand threads.
(2) The connection between the main burner orifice
and the manifold (C to D) are left hand threads.
For ordering these replacement parts, please refer to the
“Repair Parts” section of this manual.
WARNING
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient
ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear-
ances from the water heater must be maintained. See
“Locating the New Water Heater” section. Combustible
materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or
flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or
adjacent to the water heater which can cause a fire.
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 made, because failure
to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire
causing DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or
immediately detectible. However, over a period of time a
flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which
can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. Contact a qualified service technician or contrac-
tor to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to
repair the unit! It must be replaced!