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Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus-
_ CAUTION
pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of
Read this manual first. Then before checkingthe
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the water can be found and corrected,
water
heater
make sure the gas supply
hasbeen I
turned
"OFF_, and never turn the gas "ON n before
If you are not thoroughly familiar with your 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
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filled with water. Toprevent
damage to the tank, ]
the tank must be filledwith
water. Water must flow
from the hot water faucet before turning nON" gas
to the water heater.
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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.
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*Condensation may
seen on pipes
be
in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
O'The
primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
Smail amounts of water from
relief
temperature-pressure
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
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temperature-pressure
may
leaking at
The
relief valve
be
the tank fitting.
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Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
_'_
slightly.
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O'The
drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
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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 of startup after installation and
when incoming water is cold.
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!
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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 untii a flail inspection
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of all possible water sources is made and necessary cor-
rective steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water
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lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.
*NOTE: To cheek where threaded portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If
cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions in the
"Service and Maintenance" section and then remove fit-
ring. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instruc-
tions in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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