Leakage checkpoints – Reliance Water Heaters 606 Series User Manual

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A. 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 gas utility.

B. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or

pipe connections may be leaking.

C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking.

D. Small amounts of water from the temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure
in your area.

E. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at the

tank fitting.

F. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly

opened.

G. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

H. Combustion products contain water vapor which can

condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets form
and drip onto the burner or run on the floor. This is common
at the time of start-up after installation and when incoming
water is cold.

I. 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 ground seepage
should also be checked.

*

To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton
swab 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.

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS

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