State Industries SHE 50 76N Manuel D’Utilisation

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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.

Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape of 

dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation.
Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present serious 

health risk or asphyxiation.
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.
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.

Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately 

detectable. 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 installer

or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to

repair the unit! It must be replaced!
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner 

and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flame characteristics

and ignition sequences. This can be done by removing the Outer Door 

and viewing the main burner operation through the Viewport on the 

Inner Door, see Figure 1. The main burner should provide complete 

combustion of gas, ignite rapidly, give reasonably quiet operation, and 

cause no excessive flame lifting from the burner ports. If the proper flame

characteristics are not evident (see Figure 27), make sure that the flow

of combustion and ventilation air is not blocked.

You should also check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper 

combustion. A visual inspection of the main burner and HSI igniter assembly 

should also be done at least once a year, see Figure 27.

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 causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

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 a service agency to remove and clean the burner and correct the 

problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a 

regular basis.

INSTALLED  IN  SUITABLE AREA:  To  insure  sufficient  ventilation

and combustion air supply, proper clearances 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.