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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 water
heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service
Center to check the water heater.
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.
• , CAUTION
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
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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*Condensation
be seen on pipes in humid weather
may
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 may be due to thermal
expansion
or high
water pressure in your area.
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*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.
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HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
Before
removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe 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.
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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 checked.
NOTE:
*To check
where
threaded
portion
enters
tank, insert cotton
swab between jacket opening
and
fitting.
If cotton
is wet, follow
"Draining"
instruc-
tions 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.
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