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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 arenot thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your
water heater, and safety practices,
contact the
Center to check the water heater.
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ACAUTION
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Read this manual Erst. Then before checking the water
heater make sure the gas supply has been turned]
"OFF", end never turn the gas"ON"
before the tank is
comp etely full of water,
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A CAUTION
[
Never use thk 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 I
water faucet before turning "ON"
gas to the water I
heater.
Water at the draft hood is water
which has con-
vapor
densed out of the combustionprodncts.
This is caused by a
problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center.
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*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.
O'The
primary anode rod fitting
be leaking.
may
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Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres-
sure in your area,
o'The
temperature-pressure
relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
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Warer from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
slightly.
O'The
drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
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Combustion products contain water vapor which can con-
dense on the cooler suff_ees 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.
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 correc-
tive 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 jacket opening
and fitting.
If cotton
is wet, follow "Draining"
instructions
in the
"Service
and Adjustment"
section
and then remove fit-
ting. Put pipe dope or teflon
tape on the threads and
replace.
Then
follow
"Filling
the Water
Heater"
instructions
in the "Installation
Insttuctlon_'
section.
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