State P6 40 20T4 W - Manual (Page 19)

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Leakage Checkpoints
*Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid
weather or pipe connections 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 leak-
ing at the tank fitting.
The primary anode rod may be leaking.
The elements may be leaking at the tank fitting.
Turn electrical power “OFF”, remove access pan-
els and fold back insulation. If leaking around ele-
ments, 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 “Installing the New Water
Heater” 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.
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many
suspected “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 a local electrical
contractor and/or the local electric utility to check the
water heater.
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B
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*To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab 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 “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the “Installing the New Water
Heater” section.
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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
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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.
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.