Neverusethiswaterheaterunlessitiscompletelyfullofwater.
Topreventdamagetothetankandheatingelement,thetank
mustbefilledwithwaterThewatermustflowfromthehot.
waterfaucetbeforeturning"ON"power.
A.*Condensationmaybeseenonpipesinhumidweatheror
pipeconnectionsmaybeleaking.
B.Smallamountsof
D.Theelementmaybeleakingatthetankfitting.
Readandunderstandinstruction manualandsafetymessages beforeinstalling,operatingor servicingthiswaterheater.
Failuretofollowinstructionsand safetymessagescouldresultin deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain withwaterheater.
Readthismanualfirst.Thenbeforecheckingthewaterheater
makesuretheelectricsupplyhasbeenturned"OFF",andnever
turntheelectricsupply"on"beforethetankiscompletelyfullof
water.
Usethisguideto checka "Leaking"waterheaterMany. suspected"Leakers"arenotleakingtanksOftenthesourceof. thewatercanbefoundandcorrected.
Ifyouarenotthoroughlyfamiliarwithelectriccodes,thewater
heater,andsafetypractices,contactyourlocalSearsService
Centertocheckthewaterheater.
improper installation and use may result
in property damage,
-Fill tank with water before operation.
• 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 panel and insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, 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.
E. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened slightly
F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
G 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" instructions 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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