Leakage checkpoints, A caution, Acaution – Kenmore POWER MISER 153.336951 User Manual

Page 21: Troubleshooting guide (cont’d)

Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".

Advertising
background image

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 correctetf

If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes your

water heater, and safety practices, contact the 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

gas

supply

has

been

turned

“OFF”, and never turn the gas “ON” before the tank is
completely full of «rater.

ACAUTION

Never use this «rater heater unless it is completely filled

with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank

must be filled «rith «rater. Water must flow from die hot

water

faucet

before

turning

“ON”

gas

to

the

water

heater.

Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has con­

densed out of the combustion products. This is caused by a
problem in the vent. Contact the Sears Service Center.

’Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or
pipe connections may be leaking.

e

*The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.

0

Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pres­

sure in your area.

’The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at
the tank fitting.

^9 Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened

slightly.

’The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

CA Combustion products contain water vapor which can con­

dense 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.

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 correc­
tive 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” instructions in the
“Service and Adjustment” section and then remove fit­
ting. _

_

replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater”

kdiv

Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and

5. The ~ '

'

instructions in the “Installation Instructions” section.

25

Advertising