Troubleshooting guide (cont*d), Leakage checkpoints, Awarning – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.320390 HT 30 GAL User Manual
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont*d)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Maiw suspect
ed “Leakers” arc 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,
‘Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.
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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
5HOCKI
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 leakii^ 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.
Water from drain valve may be due to the valve being
opened slightly.
‘The drain 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 wkere threaded portion enters tank,
insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fit
ting. If cotton is wet, fbUow “Draining^ instructions
in the “Service and Adjustment” section and then
remove fitting. Put рфс d<me or teflon tape on the
threads and replace. '!№en follow “Filling'the Water
Heater”
instructions
in
the
“Installation
Instructions” section.
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.
ACAUTION
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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