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LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS
SERVICE
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the
operation of the water heater contact a service agency.
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 gas codes, your
water heater and safety practices, contact your gas
supplier or qualified installer to check the water heater.
Ensure the venting is properly attached and secured.
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 blower assembly is water vapor which
has condensed out of the combustion products. This
is caused by a problem in the vent. A drainage port is
included at the vent pipe connection.
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. This is common at the
time of start-up after installation and when incoming
water is cold.
I. Water in the water heater bottom 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 the instructions in the “Draining And Flushing”
section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or
Teflon
®
tape on the threads and replace. Then follow the
instructions in the “Filling The Water Heater” section.
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.
WARNING
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