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Neverusethiswaterheaterunlessitiscompletelyfullofwater.
Topreventdamagetothetankandheatingelement,thetank
mustbefilledwithwater.Thewatermustflowfromthehot
waterfaucetbeforeturning"ON"power.
A.*Condensationmaybeseenonpipesinhumidweatheror
pipeconnectionsmaybeleaking.
B.Smallamountsofwaterfromthetemperature-pressure
reliefvalvemaybeduetothermalexpansionorhighwater
pressureinyourarea.
C.*Thetemperature-pressurereliefvalvemaybeleakingat
thetankfitting.
D.Theelementmaybeleakingatthetankfitting.
Readandunderstandinstruction
manualandsafetymessages
beforeinstalling,operatingor
servicingthiswaterheater.
Failuretofollowinstructionsand
safetymessagescouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Instructionmanualmustremain
withwaterheater.
Readthismanualfirst.Thenbeforecheckingthewaterheater
makesuretheelectricsupplyhasbeenturned"OFF",andnever
turntheelectricsupply"on"beforethetankiscompletelyfullof
water.
Usethisguideto checka "Leaking"waterheater.Many
suspected"Leakers"arenotleakingtanks.Oftenthesourceof
thewatercanbefoundandcorrected.
Ifyouarenotthoroughlyfamiliarwithelectriccodes,thewater
heater,andsafetypractices,contactyourlocalSearsService
Centertocheckthewaterheater.
improper installation and use may result
in property damage,
- Fill tank with water before operation.
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• 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.
Turn electrical power "OFF", remove access panel and
insulation cap with handle. If leaking around element, 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.
E. Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being opened
slightly
F. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
G Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from
condensation, loose connections or the temperature-
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 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 inthe "Installation Instructions'section.