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Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
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Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected k._
"Leakers'are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can
be found and corrected.
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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.
CAUTION J
Read this manual first, then before checkingthe water I
heater make sure the electric supply has been turned J
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply"ON" before
the tank iscompletely full ofwater.
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*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief
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.
The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe water
heater, make surethe electricalsupplyto the water
heater isturned "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 panel and
insulation 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 the drain valve may be due to the valve being
opened slightly.
*The drain valvemay 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: _lb 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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