User`s guide

Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Leakage Checkpoints
Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- IRead this manual _efore checking the |
]water heater make sure the gas supply hasbeen]
pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of I turned "OFF", and never turn the gas "ON" before
the water can be found and corrected. [the tank is completely full of water.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with your local gas codes
your water heater, and safety practices, contact your local gas lk CAUTION
utility or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 Never use this water heater unless
for an authorized servicer to check the water heater, 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.
O Water the draft hood is which has
at water
vapor
con-
densed out of the combustion products. This is caused
by a problem in the vent. Call Maytag Customer Service
_I D_t, _ at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.
Nil O *Condensation may seen on pipes
be in humid weather
or pipe connections may be leaking.
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0 Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief
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valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water
[11 -- pressure in your area.
' " _[_ * The temperature-pressure relief valve may be leaking
at
Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve opened
slightly.
[ | _ *The drain valve may be leaking at the tank
fitting.
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_]_ Combustion products contain water vapor which can
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condense on the cooler surfaces of the tank. Droplets
form and drip into the fire or run on the floor. This is
the time of after installation and
common
at
startup
when incoming water is cold.
O 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 cor-
rective steps taken. Leakage from other appliances, water
lines, or ground seepage should also be checked.
•NOTE: 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 Maintenance" section and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope orteflon tape on the threads
and replace. Then follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the "Instructions for Installation" section.
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