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
@*The
®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
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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