Kenmore 33176 Installation Guide download pdf (Page 27)

OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS (CONTINUED)

Leakage Checkpoints

FIGURE 27.

Read this manual rst. 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 lled with

water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be lled

with water. Water must ow from the hot water faucet before

turning “ON” gas to the water heater, see Figure 27.

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 the gas utility.

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

pipe connections may be leaking.

C. *The anode rod tting 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 tting.

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 tting.

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 oor. 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 oor 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 tting. If cotton is wet, follow

“Draining” instructions in the Service and Adjustment section

and then remove tting. Put pipe dope or teon tape on the

threads and replace. Then follow Filling the Water Heater

instructions in the Installation Instructions section.

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