Sears KENMORE POWER MISER 153.336431 - Manual (Page 19)

Periodic Maintenance
Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of
the venting system. You should look for:
1. 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.
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WARNING
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to pre­
vent escape of oangerous flue gasses which could
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Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may pre­
sent serious health risk or asphyxiation.
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.
Burner Cleaning
WARNING
Chemical vyor corrosion of the flue and vent system
may occur if air for combustion contains certain chem­
ical 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.
-WARNING-
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting
or deterioration, something is wrong and a Sears
Service Technician must be called in, the problem cor­
rected, and the flue and venting cleaned or replaced
before resuming operation on the water heater.
In the event your bur’ner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required,
turn the gas control knob clockwise { /"“H) 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 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
"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.
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