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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 be found and corrected.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water
heater, and safety practices, contact your local
Center to check the water heater.
(_) *Condensation may seen on pipes or
be in humid weather
pipe connections may be leaking.
(_) Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief
valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.
(_) *The relief valve be leaking at
temperature-pressure may
the tank fitting.
(_ The elements be leaking at the tank fitting.
may
_WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before
removingany accesspanelsor servicing the water
heater, make surethe electricalsupplyto the water
heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could
result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE,
Turn electrical power "OFF", remove acems panels and
fold back insulation. If leaking around elements, follow
proper draining instructions and remove element.
Reposirion or replace gasket on element. Place element
into opening and t!,ghten securely. Then follow "Filling
the Water Heater instructions in the "Installation
Instructions section.
Water from drain valve be due to the valve being
may
opened slightly.
(_ *The drain valve may be leaking atthe tank fitting.
(_ *Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may
be from condensation, loose connections or the
temperature-pressurerelief 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 cotton swab hetween jacket opening and fit-
ting. If cotton is wet, follow "Draining" instructions
in the "Service and Adjustment" section end then
remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the
threads and replace..Then follow "Falling'the Water
Heater" instrucuons in the "Installation
Instructions" section,
&CAUTION [
Read this manual first, then before checking the water]
] heater make sure the electric supply has been turned
"OFF", and never turn the electric supply "ON" before
] the tank iscompletely full of water.
ACAUTION [
Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of_
water, To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
I ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must1
] flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
] power. ]
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