Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.327164 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 electric codes, the water
heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service
Center to check the water heater.
(_) *Condensation may seen on pipes in humid or
be
weather
pipe connections may be leaking.
@ Small amounts of water from relief
temperature-pressure
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
(_ *The relief valve be leaking at
temperature-pressure may
the tank fitting.
(_ The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any accesspanels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical supplyto the water
heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could
result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A CAUTION ]
Read this manual first, then before checking the waterJ
heater make sure the electric supply has been turnedJ
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply '*ON" beforeJ
the tank is completely full of water. J
ACAUTION -_
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of I
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele. I
ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must I
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I
power. |
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 ar the tank fitting.
(_) *Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be
from condensation, loose connections or the tempera-
ture-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.
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