Kenmore 153.33385 owner manual Leakage Checkpoints

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LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

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.

Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water.

A. Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the gas utility.

B. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.

C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking.

D. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area.

E. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

F. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened.

G. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

H. Combustion products contain water vapor which can condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor. This is common at the time of start-up after installation and when incoming water is cold.

I. 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.

* 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 fitting. Put pipe dope or Teflon tape on the threads and replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section.

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Contents Economizer GAS Water Heater Safe INSTALLATION, USE and Service Important DefinitionsGeneral Safety Table of Contents Preparing for the Installation Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials NeededInstall PER GET to Know Your Water HeaterRelief ALL Piping Materials to be Supplied by CustomersInstallation Instructions Removing the OLD Water HeaterTypical Installations Hotter Water can ScaldLocating the NEW Water Heater Facts to Consider about the LocationInsulation Blankets Securing Water Heater to Floor and Wall Water Piping Installing the NEW Water HeaterValve and Pipe Insulation Water Piping Pressure Test TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief ValveOr Property Damage Filling the Water Heater Draft Hood Installation VentingGAS Piping Sediment Traps Alternative Sediment Trap LocationPage Page Operating Instructions Installation Checklist Before Lighting the PilotTemperature Regulation SettingService and Adjustment Burner CleaningVenting System Inspection Burner InspectionAnode ROD Inspection TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve OperationDraining Drain Valve Washer Replacement ServiceTroubleshooting Guide Start UP ConditionsOperational Conditions CondensationLeakage Checkpoints Troubleshooting Guidelines Burner Assembly Parts Order ListPage Year Limited Warranty on Water Heater Year Exclusive Kenmore Labor WarrantyWarranty Service Sears Installation Service