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• roubleshooting 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 dectric codes, the ,#cater
heater, and safety practices, contact your local Sears Service
Center to check the water heater.
*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
amounts water temperature-pressure
Small of from
rdief 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 t_ fitting.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
_IWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels 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 pands and
fold back insulation. If leaking around dements, 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 "Installing the
New Water Heater" section.
Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being
(_) opened slightly.
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*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 tempera-
ture-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" instructions in the
"Periodic Maintenance" section and then remove fit-
ting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instruc-
tions in the "Installing the New Water Heater" section.
_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.
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