Table of Contents
Advertisement
Troubleshooting
Guide (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this gu!de 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 electric codes, the water
heater,
and
safety practices,
contact
your
local _Sears Service
Center to check the water heater.
A CAUTION
I
Read this manual first, then before checking
the water
heater
make sure the electric supply has been turned
"OFF",
and never turn the electric supply "ON"
before
the tank s comp ete y fu of water.
®
®
©
@
®
*Condensation
may be seen on pipes in humid
weather
or pipe connections
may be leaking.
The primary anode rod may be leaking.
Small amounts
of water from 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.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK1
Before
removing any access panels or servicing the water
heater,
make sure the electrical
supply to the
water heater is turned "OFF".
Failure to do this
could
result
in DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning
"ON"
J
power.
J
Turn electrical
power "OFF",
remove access panels and
fold back insulation.
If leaking around
elements,
follow
proper
draining
instructions
and remove
element.
Reposition
or replace gasket on element.
Place element
into opening
and tighten
securely. Then follow "Filling
the Water Heater"
instructions
in the "Installation
Instructions"
section.
®
©
®
Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being
opened slightly.
*The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
*Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may
be from condensation,
loose connections
or the
temperature-pressure
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.
NOTE:
*To check where threaded
portion enters
tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and
fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instruc-
tions in the "Service and Adjustment"
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 "Installation
Instructions"
section.
24
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
