Kenmore 153.320691 HT 66 GAL Troubleshooting Guide contd, Leakage Checkpoints, Acaution

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

Center to check the water heater.

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

_WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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,

&CAUTION[

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.

ACAUTION[

Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of_ water, To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-

I ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must 1

] flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
] power.	]

Turn electrical power "OFF", remove acems panels and fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow

proper draining instructions and remove element. Reposirion or replace gasket on element. Place element

into opening and t!,ghten 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-pressurerelief 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 hetween jacket opening and fit-

ting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions

in the "Service and Adjustment" section end then

remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the

threads and replace..Then follow "Falling'the Water

Heater" instrucuons in the "Installation Instructions" section,

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