Troubleshooting Guide

Leakage Checkpoints

Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspect- ed "Leakets" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your

water heater, and safety practices, contact the Center to check the water heater.

ACAUTION

Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the gas supply has been turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is

comp etely fu of water.

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Never use this water heater unlessit is completely filled with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank I must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot I water faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water t

heater.

Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has con- densed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center.

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

 

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primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.

 

Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief

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valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres-

sure in your area.

 

 

*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at

 

the

tank fitting.

Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened

 

slightly.

 

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drain v_e

may be leaking at the tank fitting.

Combustion products contain water vapor which can con- dense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets form and drip into the fire or run on the fioot. This is common at

the time of startup after installation and when incoming water is cold.

@Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be

from condensation, loose connections, or the relief valve. DO NOT replace the water heater until a full inspection of all possible water sources is made and necessary correc-

tive 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 "Periodic Maintenance" 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 "Installing the New Water Heater" section.

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