Kenmore 153.320393 HT, 153.320492 HT owner manual Troubleshooting Guide contd, Leakage Checkpoints

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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this gu!de 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 _Sears Service Center 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.

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

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

®The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK1 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 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 "Installation

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

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.

NOTE: *To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instruc-

tions 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.

A CAUTION

I

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 s comp ete y fu of water.

ACAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-

ment, the tank must be filled with

water.

The water

must

flow from the hot water faucet

before

turning

"ON" J

power.

 

 

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Contents Owners Safety Precautions Or Property DamageContents Installation ProductPreparing for the New Materials and Basic Tools Needed Materials NeededBasic Tools Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water HeaterInstallation Instructions contd DEATH. Serious Bodily INJURY. or Property DamageInstallation completed using Sears Installation Kit Water PipingTemperature-Pressure Relief ValveFilling the Water Heater Converting the Lower ElementAwarning Result in DEATH, Serious Bodily Injury or Property DamagePO%?TATTHs Converting Lower Element contd Property DamageNJURY, or Property Damage Wiring Diagrams To Electric Power SupplyWiring ScrewInstallation Checklist Model Rating PlateRelief Valve I6 AIR GAPService and Adjustment Temperature RegulationTemperature Settings Upper Thermostat Adjustable Behind Upper Access PanelService and Adjustment contd Temperature-Pressure ReliefLower Thermostat Adjustable Through Lower Access Panel TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief ValveElement Cleaning Replacement Service and Adjustment Drain Valve Washer Replacement OUS BOD LY INJURY,OR Property DamageTroubleshooting Guide Start Up ConditionsThermal Expansion Strange SoundsTroubleshooting Guide contd Not Enough or no HOT Water Water is TOO HOTTroubleshooting Guide contd Leakage CheckpointsPage Page Page Parts Order List Parts Order List contd KEY Part DescriptionElement Ordering Information This is a Repair Parts LIST, not a Packing List About Your Warranty Sears Installation Policy

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