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Leakage Checkpoints

B. ‘Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or

pipe connections may be leaking.

C. *The anode rod fitting may be leaking.

D. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief

valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
pressure in your area.

E. *The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking at

the tank fitting.

F. Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being

slightly opened.

G. *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting.

H. Combustion products contain water vapor which can

condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets

form and drip onto the burner or run on the floor. This is

common at the time of start-up after installation and when
incoming water is cold.

I.

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 ground

seepage should also be checked.

* To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton

swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet,
follow draining instructions in the “Draining and Flushing”
section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape
on the threads and replace. When you are finished, follow
the steps in “Filling the Water Heater” in the Installation

Instructions earlier in this manual.

AWARNING

Read and understand instruction
manual and safety messages
before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.

Failure to follow instructions and

safety messages could result in
death or serious injury.

Instruction Manual must remain

with water heater.

Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.l. Du Pont De Numours and Company.

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 water.

Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with

water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before
turning “ON” gas to the water heater.

A. 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 a qualified technician.

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