Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual page 39

Usethisguideto checka "Leaking" waterheater. Many
suspected " Leakers" a re not leakingtanks.Oftenthe
source o fthewatercanbefound andcorrected.
If youarenotthoroughly f amiliar withelectric codes, the
water h eater, andsafety p ractices, contact a Sears S ervice
Center tocheck thewater h eater.
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*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid
weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
*The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be
leaking at the tank fitting.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pres-
sure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion
or high water pressure in your area.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels or servicing the
water heater, make sure the electrical supply is
turned "off" to the water heater. Failure to do
this could result in death, serious bodily injury,
or property damage.
CAUTION
Read this manual first, then before checking the water
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before
the tank is completely full of water.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element,
the tank must be filledwith water. The water must flow
from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
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Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access pan-
els and fold back insulation. If leaking around ele-
ments, 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 "Installing the New Water
Heater" section.
(_ Water from drain valve may be due to the valve
being opened slightly.
(_ *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
(_ 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.
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*To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet,
follow "Draining" instructions in the "Periodic Maintenance" 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 "Installing the New Water
Heater" section.
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