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 Sears Service Center to check the water heater.

A CAUTION

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Read this manual first, then before checking the waterJ heater make sure the electric supply has been turnedJ "OFF", and never turn the electric supply '*ON" beforeJ

the tank is completely full of water.

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(_) *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.

@Small amounts of water from temperature-pressurerelief 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 SHOCK! Before

removing any accesspanels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supplyto 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.

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*The drain valve may be leaking ar the tank fitting.

(_) *Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation, loose connections or the tempera-

ture-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.

ACAUTION-_

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

ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must I flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I

power.

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.

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