Kenmore 153.33459 - Manual (Page 25)

Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many suspected
“Leakers* arc not leaking tanks. Often the source or the water
can be found and corrected.
If you arc not thoroughly iamiliar 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)
ACAUTION
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 foil of water.
ACAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completeiy filled
with water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank
must be filled widi water. Water must flow from the 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.
“The primary anode rod fitting 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 leaking at
the tank fitting.
§3 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.
©B 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
tines, 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
fìtting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads
and replace. Then follow “Filling the Water Heater”
instructions in the “Installation Instructions” section.
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