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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 _vater
heater,
and safety practices,
contact
your local
Ce_L_ to check the water hearer.
(,_)
*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 m your area.
(_
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
(_)
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
_,WARNING
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.
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 e,!ement
into opening and tighten securely. Then follow
Filling
the Water Heater"
instructions
in the "Installation
Instructions
section.
Water from drain valve
be due to the valve being
may
opened slightly.
Q'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•
NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fit-
ting. 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.
A CAUTION
.
]
Read this manual first, then before checking the water I
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned I
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before[
the tank is completely full of water.
]
"CAUT,ON
1
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full 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 "ON"]
power.
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