Leakagecheckpoints - Kenmore 153.330401 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking"water heater. Many suspect-
ed =Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water
can be found and corrected.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes,
your water heater, and _tafetypractices, contact the
Center m check the water heater.
A CAUTION
Read this manual first. Then before checldng the water
heater make sure the gas supply has been turned
"OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is [
completely
full of
water.
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A CAUTION [
Never use this water heater unlessit 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"
gas to the
water[
heater.
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O Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has
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.
O Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure
relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure in your area.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve owned
slightly.
*The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
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 '_imeof startup after instalhtion and when
incoming water is cold.
Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be
from condensation, loose connections, or the rdief valve.
DO NOT replace the water heater until a flail 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.
NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between j.ac_._ Ol_nmg .andtitting,
If cov..on is wet, ..follow "Draining" mstrucuons in the
_Serwce and Adjustment _ section and then remove
fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads
and replace. Then follow "Fdllng the Water Heate_'
instructions in the "Installation Instructions _ section.
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