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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 he found and corrected.
If you are not thoroughly
familiar with electric codes, the water
heater,
and safety practices,
contact
a Sears Service Center
to
check the water heater.
A CAUTION
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Read this manual first, then before checking the water I
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.
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* Condensation
may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections
may he leaking.
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* The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
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*The temgerature-pressure
relief valve may he leaking at
the tank fitting.
Q
Small amounts
of water from temperature-pressure
relief
valve may be due to thermal
expansion
or high water
pressure
in
your
area.
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The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
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.
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"Ihrn electrical power "OFF", remove access panels, insu-
lation block and pad. 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 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.
NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank,
insert a cotton swab between jacket opening and fit-
ring. 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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