Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore 153.337113 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 he found and corrected.
If you arenotthoroughly familiar withyourLocal g ascodes your
water heater, and safety practices, contact
the
Cent_ to check the water heater.
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Read this manualfirst. Then before checkingthe water I
] heater make sure the gas supply has been turned I
"OFF", and never turn the gas"ON" beforethe tank is
I completelyfull of watur.
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Never use this water _ter unless it is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank I
must be filled wigan water. Water must Row from the hot ]
]water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water]
Water at the draft hood is water which has
vapor
condensed out of the combustion products. This is caused
by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center
*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.
O'The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
Small amounts ofwater from temperature-pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting,
Water from a drain valve may be due to the valveopened
slightly.
O-The drainvalve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
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 ofstartup after installation and when
incoming water is cold.
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 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 eaters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting.
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 fi_llow "Filling the Water Heater"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
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