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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 iscompletely full of water.
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*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
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 m your area.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
A WARNING
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,
insulation block and pad. If leaking around elements,
follow proper draining instructions and remove ele-
ment. Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place
element into opening and tighten securely. Then follow
"Filling
the Water Heater"
instructions
in the
"Installation Instructions" section.
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 ftom 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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