Leakage Checkpoints - Kenmore 33124 - Power Miser 12 Owner's Manual

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 a Sears Service Center to
check the water heater•
A CAUTION I
Read this manual first, then before checking the water I
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned I
1"OFF", .and never turn the electric supply "ON" before
[the tank is comp etely fu of water. J
l "CAUTION ]
Never use this water--it is completely full of|
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-|
ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must|
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I
power. I
*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.
*The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HIkZARD OF ELECTRICAL $HOCKI Before
removing any access panels 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.
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Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panels and
fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow
proper draining instructions and remove element.
Reposition or replace gasket on element. Place dement
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 cheek where threaded portion enters tank,
insert Q-Tip between jacket opening and fitting. If
cotton is wet, fo.Uow "Dralning_ instructions in the
"Service and Adjustment" secUon 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 Instruction_ section.