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ANODE ROD INSPECTION
Property
Damage
Hazard
• Avoid
water heater damage.
- Inspection
and replacement
of anode
rod required,
The anode
rod is used to protect
the tank from corrosion.
Most
hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged
rod
deteriorates to protect the tank. Instead of corroding the tank, water ions
attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not effect 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 the depleted
anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should
be conducted
by calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized
contractor.
At a minimum,
the anode(s)
should be checked annually
after the warranty
period.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION
• Burn hazard
- Hotwater
discharge.
- Keep clear
of relief valve
discharge outmet.
The temperature-pressure
relief valve must be manually
operated
at least once a year.
When checking the temperature-pressure
relief valve operation, make
sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) that the water discharge will
not cause any property damage,
as the water may be extremely
hot,
see Figure 7.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
DISCHARGE PiPE
FIGURE
7.
If after manually
operating
the valve, it fails to completely
reset and
continues
to release water, immediately
close the cold water
inlet
to the water heater, follow the draining
instructions,
and replace the
temperature-pressure
relief valve with a new one.
If the temperature-pressure
relief valve on the appliance
weeps or
discharges
periodically,
this may be due to thermal expansion.
You
may have a check valve installed
in the water line or a water meter
with a check
valve.
Consult
your
local water supplier
or Sears
Service Center for further information.
Do not plug or remove
the
temperature-pressure
relief valve.
DRAINING
, Burn hazard
• Hot water discharge.
• Keep hands clear of
hot water discharge.
The water
heater
should
be drained
if being
shut down
during
freezing
temperatures.
Also
periodic
draining
and cleaning
of
sediment
from the tank may be necessary.
I. Turn off and unplug the water heater from the electrical
outlet.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining.
4. Disconnectwaterconnections.
Remove unit fromwall.
UNITWILL
BE HEAVY. Turn unit upside down and drain unit into a suitable
drain or receptacle.
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
I. Turn off and unplug the water heater from the electrical
outlet.
2. Remove the temperature
knob by pulling straight out.
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