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Troubleshooting
Guide (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a _Leaking" water heater, Many suspect-
ed ULeakers"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 Sear_s_.._
Center to check the water heater.
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Read this manual first. Then before checking the water I
beater make sure the gas supply has been turned
"OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is
comp etely fo
of water.
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Never use this water heater unlessit is completely tilled J
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank I
must he filled with water. Water must flow from the hot
water faucet before
turning
"ON"
gas to the
water
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heater.
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Water
at the draft
hood
is water
which
has
vapor
condensed
out of the combustion
products.
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 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 remperature-pressure
relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
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Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
slightly.
O'The
drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
Combustion
products contain water vapor which can
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 ofstarmp after installation and when
incoming water is cold.
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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
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"
instructions
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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