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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.

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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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