Leakage Checkpoints - Maytag HN41240P User Manual

Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- [
il CAUTION
peered "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of I ] Read this manual first. Then before checking the
the water can be found and corrected.
|water heater make sure the gas supply has been
|turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before
If you are not thoroughly familiar with you local gas codes _the tank is completely full of water.
your water heater, and safety practices, contact your local gas
utility or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899
A CAUTION
for an authorized servicer to check the water heater.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
filled with water. Toprevent damage to the tank,
the tank must be filledwith water. Water must flow
from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas
[to the water heater.
Water the draft hood is which has
at
water
vapor
con-
densed
out of the combustion products, This is caused
by a problem in the vent. Call Maytag Customer Service
at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.
O *Condensation may seen on pipes
be in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
*The primary anode rod fitting 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.
O* The temperature-pressure rehefvalve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
O Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
N_ slightly.
O'The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
Combustion products contain water which can
vapor
condense on the cooler surfaces 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 heater bottom the floor be
the w_ter OK on
may
from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve.
DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection
of all water is made and
possible
sources necessary cor-
rective 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"Dtainlng" instructions in the
"Service and Maintenance" section and then remove fit-
ting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" insUme-
tions in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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