Troubleshooting, Leakage checkpoints, Cont*d) – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.32154 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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.
rf you arc not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the water
heater, and, safety practices, contact your local Scars Service
Center to check the water heater.
(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.
^A) *Cond,cnsation 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.
*Thc temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
A WARNING
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
INJUFTT, OR PROPEFtTY DAMAGE.
Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access panels and
insulation block and, pad. If leaking around, elements,
follow
proper
draining
instructions
and
remove
clement. Reposition or replace gasket on dement. Place
clement into opening and tighten securely. Then follow
“Filling
the
Water
Heater”
instructions
in
the
“Installation Instructions” section.
Water from drain valve may be d,uc to the valve being
^ ^ opened, slightly.
*The drain val ve may be leaking at the tank fitting.
*Watcr 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,
I,cakagc from other appliances, wutcr lines, or ground
seepage should, also be checked,
NOTE; *To check where threaded portiou enters
tank, insert cotton swab bctwecii jacket opening and
fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “TImining” instme-
tions in the “Service and Adjustment” section and
then remoTO fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on
the threads and replace. Then follow “PUliag the
Water
Heater”
instructions
in
the
“Installation
Instructions!” section.
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