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
to check the water heater.
(_ *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
®The primary anode rod may be leaking.
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®The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any accesspanels 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 panels and fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, 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 'Installat'on 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
water sources is made and necessary corrective steps
taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage should also be cnecked.
NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters
tank, insert cotton swab betweenjackct opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining instruc- tions in the "Service and Adjustment" section and
then removefitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on
the threads and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
ACAUTION
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.
ACAUTIONI
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- [ I merit, the tank must be filled with water. The water must ]
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I
Ipower.
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