Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336151 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 your local gas codes your
water heater, and safety practices, contact the
to check the water heater.
ACAUTION 7
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water I
heater make sure the gas supply has been turned I
"OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is]
completely full of water. ]
ACAUTION 7
Never use this water heater unless it Is completely filled I
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank I
must be fined with water. Water must flow from the hot]
water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water I
heater.
O Warer at the draft hood is water vapor which has con-
densed out of the combustionproducu. This is caused by a
problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center.
Q *Condensation be seen on pipes in humid weather or
may
pipe connections may be leaking.
e'The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
O Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water ptes-
sure in your area.
O'The relief valve be at
leaking temperansre-pressure
m_.y
the tank fitting.
O Water from drain valve be due to the valve opened
a may
slighdy.
O'The drain valve be the tank
leaking
fitting.
may
at
O Combustion products contain water vapor which can con-
dense 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 start'up after installation and when incoming
water is cold.
Warer in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be
from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve.
DO NOT replacethe water heater until a full inspection
of all possible water sources is made and necessary correc-
tive steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water
lines, or ground seepageshould also be checked.
NOTE: To check where thaeaded portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opemng and fittiag.
If cotton is wet, follow "Dralning_'instructions in the
"Service and Adjustment" section and then remove fit-
ring. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace, TEen follow "Filling the Water Heater
instructions in
the "Installation Insttucuons"
section.
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