Service and adjustment, Tank (sediment) cleaning burner inspection, Venting system inspection – Kenmore 153.335963 User Manual
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Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Burner Inspection
Sedimenr build-up on the tank bottom may cteate varying amounts of
noise, and ifleft 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 sediment deposits. This may be
ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the
“Repair Parts” section.
AWARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water.
Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the
burner system which has been under water.
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 venting
or leakage of combustion products.
•
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.
Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are
typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious
health risk or asphyxiation.
^______________AWARNING________________
Be sure the vent piping Is properly connected to prevent
escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly
a^hyxiation.
AWARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or
deterioration, something is wrrong. Call the local gas utility to
correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting
before resuming operation of the water heater.
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
impair proper combustion.
vhich is not normal and will
AWARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction
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 or explosion causing
death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
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
(f
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 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.
Oiling Instructions
Oil motor every 12 months with
6
drops of SAE 20 motor oil
(Fasco motor only).
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