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Atleastonceayearavisualinspectionshouldbemadeofthemain
burnerandthehotsurfaceigniterassemblyforproperflame
characteristicsandignitionsequences.Thiscanbedonebyremoving
theOuterDoorandviewingthemainburneroperationthroughthe
ViewportontheInnerDoor,seeFigure1.Themainburnershould
providecompletecombustionofgas,igniterapidly,givereasonably
quietoperation,andcausenoexcessiveflameliftingfromtheburner
ports,iftheproperflamecharacteristicsarenotevident(seeFigure
28),makesurethattheflowofcombustionandventilationairisnot
blockedontheAirIntakeScreenatthebaseofthewaterheater(see
Figure29),theLintscreenontheblowerassembly(seeFigure1),and
intheventingsystem.
Youshouldalsocheckforsooting.Sootisnotnormalandwillimpair
propercombustion.AvisualinspectionofthemainburnerandHSI
igniterassemblyshouldalsobedoneatleastonceayear,see
Figure28.
Sootbuild-upindicatesaproblemthatrequirescorrectionbeforefurther
use.Turn"OFF"gastowaterheaterandleaveoffuntilrepairsare
made,becausefailuretocorrectthecauseofthesootingcanresultin
afirecausingdeath,seriousinjury,orpropertydamage.
FIGURE29.
A T LEAST ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS A VISUAL iNSPECTION
SHOULD BE MADE OF THEA/R INTAKE SCREENS ON THE BASE
OF THE WATER HEATERAND THE BLOWERASSEMBLY. CLEAN
iF LINTA CCUMULAT/ONS ARE NOTICED.
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient ventilation and
combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater must
be maintained. See "Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location" section.
Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning materials, or flammable
liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adiacent to the water heater
which can cause a fire.
ANODE ROD INSPECTION
Property Damage Hazard
Avoid water heater damage.
Inspection and replacement of anode rod required.
FIGURE 28.
BURNER CLEANING
In the event your burner or burner air openings require cleaning, turn
the blower switch to the "OFF" position and allow the burner to cool.
Call Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct
the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
HOUSEKEEPING
Vacuumaroundbaseofwaterheaterfordust,dirt,andlintonaregularbasis.
Fire and Expmosion Hazard
Do not obstruct combustion air
openings at the bottom of the water
heater
, Do not use or store flammable
vapor products such as gasoline,
solvents or adhesives in the same
room or area near water heater or
other appliance.
* Visibly inspect air intake screen at
least once every six months and
clean ifaccumulated lint.
, Can cause serious injury or death.
This water heater unit is supplied with a plasticAir intake Screen that will
filter and prevent lint build°up on the bottom of the flame arrestor of this
heater. To prevent the lint build-up on the arrestor, the lint screen must be
installed on the Base Pan with the "arrows" pointing upwards as shown
in Figure 29. If theAir intake Screen is missing from this heater, please
contact Sears Service Center for a replacement part.
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot
water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged rod
sacrifices itself to protect the tank. instead of corroding the tank,
water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not affect
the water's taste or color. The rod must be maintained to keep the tank
in operating condition.
Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not necessarily
water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water
conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced more often than
an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted
anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should
be conducted by a qualified technician, and at a minimum should be
checked annually after the warranty period.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
REUEF VALVE OPERATION
Burn hazard
• Hot water discharge.
Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
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The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at
least once a year.