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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a _Leaking" water heater, Many suspect-
ed ULeakers"arenot leaking tanks. Often the source of the water
can be found and corrected.
If you arenot thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your
water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sear_s_.._
Center to check the water heater.
ACAUTION
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water I
beater make sure the gas supply has been turned
"OFF", and never turn the gas"ON" before the tank is
comp etely fo ofwater.
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Never usethis water heater unlessit iscompletely tilled J
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank I
must he filled with water. Water must flow from the hot
water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water J
heater. . J
O 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
O *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 of water from temperature-pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
*The remperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
O Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
slightly.
O'The drain valve 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 atthe time ofstarmp afterinstallation and when
incoming water is cold.
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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 enters 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 follow "Filling the Water Heater"
instructions in the "Installation Instructions" section.
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