Leakage checkpoints, A caution, Awarning – Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320493 HT User Manual
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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
Sears
Service
Center to check the water heater.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont’d)
A 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 is completely full of water.
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*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
The primary anode rod 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 temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
AWARNING
HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
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 panels and
fold back insulation. 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.
fp J Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being
opened slightly.
*The dram valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
*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” instruc
tions 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.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele
ment, the tank must be filled with water. The water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON”
power.
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