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Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage
Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus-
A CAUTION
pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of
Read this manual
first.
Then before
checkingthe
the water can be found and corrected,
water
heater make sure the gas supply hasbeen
turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before
If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes
the tank is completely full of water.
your water heater, and safety practices, contact your local gas
utility or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899
A CAUTION
for an authorized servicer to check the water heater.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely [
filled with water, Toprevent
damage to the tank, I
the tank must be filledwith
water, Water must flow
to from t hethe
water hot heater,
water faucet before turning "ON" gas
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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. Call Maytag Customer Service
at 1-800-788-8899
for an authorized servicer.
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*Condensafion may
seen on pipes
be
in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
O'The
primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
O
Small amounts of water from
relief
temperature-pressure
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
O*
temperature-pressure
relief valve may be leaking at
The
the tank fitting.
Water from a drain valve
be due to the valve opened
may
sfighfly.
_*The
drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
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Combustion products contain water
which can
vapor
condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets
form and drip into the fire or run on the floor. This is
common at the time ofstartup after installation and
when incoming water is cold.
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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 cor-
rective 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 Maintenance" section and then remove fit-
ring. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and
replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instruc-
tions in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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