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Use this guide t ocheck a "Leaking"
water heater. Many suspected
"Leakers"
arenotleaking tanks. Often the source ofthe water can
befound a nd corrected.
HOT (OUTLET) COLD (INLET)
WALL
f ®
DISCHARGE PIPE
6"
MAXIMUM
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FLOOR DRAIN
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FIGURE 12,
o Before
removing
any
access
panels
or
servicing
the water
heater, make sure the electricaN
supply
to the water
heater
is
turned "OFF."
* Failure to do this could result in
death, serious
bodily injury, or
property damage.
Read and understand
instruction
manual
and
safety
messages
before
installing,
operating
or
servicing
this water heater.
Failure
to follow instructions
and
safety
messages
could result
in
death or serious
injury.
Instruction Manual must remain
with water heater.
Read this manual first.
Make sure the electrical
power supply has
been turned "OFF" before checking
the tank for leakage.
*A. Condensation
and dripping
may be seen on pipes if the water
temperature
is low in humid weather
or pipe connections
may
be leaking.
a.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve
may be due to thermal expansion
or high water pressure in your
area. If the valve is not piped to an open drain the released
water
could be mistaken
for a leaking
heater,
see "Thermal
Expansion"
section.
*C. The temperature-pressure
relief valve may be leaking
at the
tank fitting.
D. Water on the side of the tank may be condensation
due to the
panel or insulation
not being in place.
*E.
Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from
condensation,
loose connections,
or the relief 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
where
threaded
portion
enters
tank,
insert cotton
swab 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 follow
"Filling the Water Heater"
instructions
in the "Installing
the New Water Heater" section.
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