Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages before installing, operating or servicing this water heater.
Failure to follow instructions and safety messages could result in death or serious injury.
Instruction manual must remain with water heater.
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.
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "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.
Improper installation and use may result in property damage.
• Fill tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. The water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
B. Small amounts of water from the
C. *The
D. *The element may be leaking at the tank fitting.
•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 panel and insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, 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 Installation Instructions section.
E. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly
F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
G. 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.
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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