Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

Usethisguideto checka "Leaking" waterheater. Many
suspected " Leakers" a renot leakingtanks.Oftenthe
source o fthewater c anbefound andcorrected.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes your
water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears
Service Center to check the water heater.
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CAUTION
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water
heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF",
and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is com-
pletely full of water.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must
be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gasto the water heater.
O Water at the draft hood is water which has
vapor
condensed out of the combustion products. This is
caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears
Service Center.
O *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid
weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
O *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
Q Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure m your area.
O * The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leak-
ing at the tank fitting.
Water from a drain valve be due to the valve
may
opened slightly.
O *The drain valve be leaking at the tank
may fitting.
O Combustion products contain water vapor which can
condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets
form and drip into the fire or run on the floor. This is
common at the time of startup after installation and
when incoming water is cold.
O
Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may
be from condensation, loose connections, or the
reJief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until
a full inspection of all possible water sources is made
and necessary corrective steps taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or
ground seepage should also be checked.
* To check whei'e threaded portion enters tank, insert Q-Tip between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining"
instructions in the "Periodic Maintenance" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace. Then folrow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "installing the New Water Heater" section.
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