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Usethisguideto checka "Leaking"waterheater.Many
suspected"Leakers"arenot leakingtanks•Oftenthe
sourceofthewatercanbefoundandcorrected•
If you arenot thoroughlyfamiliarwith gascodesyour
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water heater, and safety practices, contact the Sears
Service Center to check the water heater.
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CAUTION
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water
heater make surethe gas supply hasbeen turned _IOFF",
and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is com-
pletely full of water.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must
be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water heater.
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Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has
condensed out of the combustion products. This is
caused by a problem in the vent. Contact the Sears
Service Center•
O Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid
weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
O *The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking•
Q Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief valve may. be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure in your area.
* The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leak-
ing at the tank fitting.
Water from a drain valve be due to the valve
may
opened slightly.
O *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
Combustion productS contain water vapor which can
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 of startup 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 corrective steps taken.
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or
groundseepage should also be checked.
* To checl_ where threaded portion enters tank, insert Q-Tip between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow
"Draining" instructions in the "Periodic Maintenance" 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 "Installing the New Water Heater" section.
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