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waterheater,andsafetypractices,contactthe Sears
ServiceCentertocheckthewaterheater°
CAUTION
Read this manual first. Then before checking the water
heater make sure the gassupply hasbeen turned "OFF",
and never turn the gas "ON" before the tank is com-
pletely full of water.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tan]_ must
be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" gas to the water healer.
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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 Sears
Service Center°
*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid
weather or pipe connections may be leaking,
*The primary anode rod fitting may be leaking.
Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure
relief v:alvemay be due to thermal expansion or high
water pressure in your area_
*The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leak-
ing at the tank fitting
Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve
opened slightly
*The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting
Combustion products contain water vapor which can
condense 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 corrective steps taken
Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or
groundseepage should also be chec_ked
*To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert Q-Tip 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 'F'll'ng the Water Heater" instructions in the "Instalhng the New Water Heater" sect'on.
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