or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact.
Replacement of a 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. The anode rod should
be inspected after a maximum of three years and annually thereafter
until the condition of the anode rod dictates
its replacement.
NOTE: Artificially softened water requires the anode rod to be
inspected annually.
Temperature-Pressure
Relief Valve Operation
The temperature-pressure
relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
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• Burn hazard
° Hotwater discharge.
• Keep clear of relief valve
discharge outlet.
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 33.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGEPIPE
FIGURE
33.
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 the Sears Service Center
for further information.
Do not plug the temperature-pressure
relief valve.