Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore 153.320491 HT 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
Center to check the water heater.
*Condensation may seen on pipes or
be
in humid weather
pipe connections 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.
Q'The temperature-pressure may leaking at
relief valve be
the tank Etting.
(_ The dements be leaking at the tank
may _tting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before
removing any accesspanels 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 ]
Read th,s manual fi_ checking the water I
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned |
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before
the tank iscompletely full of water. ]
-CAuT,ON ]
Never use this water_ is complete.lyfull of[
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-I
ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must|
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "OH"[
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.
O'The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
Q *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 flu_. ed portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fit-
ring. If cotton is wet, fo.llow "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 tn the "Installation
Instructions" section.
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