Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore 153.31206 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
to check the water heater.
(_ *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
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The primary anode rod may be leaking.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve ma7 be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure In your area.
(_) *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
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The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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 element
into opening and tighten securely. Then follow "Filling
the Water Heater" instructions in the 'Installat'on
Instructions" section.
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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 cnecked.
NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters
tank, insert cotton swab betweenjackct opening and
fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining instruc-
tions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and
then removefitting. 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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A 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.
ACAUTION I
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- [
I merit, the tank must be filled with water. The water must ]
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I
I power.
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