Amtrol ST-5 Installation & Operation Instructions

NOTE: Inspect for shipping damage. Notify freight carrier or store where purchased immediately if damage is present. To avoid risk of personal injury
and property damage, if the product appears to be malfunctioning or shows signs of corrosion, call a qualified professional immediately. Current copies
of the product manual can be viewed at www.amtrol.com. Use proper safety equipment when installing.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER
HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
USE ONLY WITH RESIDENTIAL POTABLE WATER
SYSTEMS. Do not operate in a setting with
freezing temperatures or where the temperature can exceed 200°F and
do not exceed the maximum working pressure specified for this Product.
Do not use on a system with ASME-rated vessels.
READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT INSTALLATION,
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
THIS PRODUCT MUST
PROFESSIONAL. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE
CODES AND REGULATIONS, IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH CODES,
FOLLOW THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AS APPLICABLE.
This Product, like most Products under pressure,
may over time corrode, weaken and burst or
explode, causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or flooding and/or
property damage. To minimize risk, a licensed professional must install
and periodically inspect and service the Product. A drip pan connected to
an adequate drain must be installed if leaking or flooding could cause
property damage. Do not locate in an area where leaking could cause
property damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors
of the structure.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! This product contains a
chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer and to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Installer/Contractor
- California law requires that this notice be given to consumer/end user
of this product.) For more information: www.amtrol.com/prop65.html
THERMAL EXPANSION TANKS
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BE INSTALLED BY A
Models ST-5 through ST-210V
temperatures in excess of 200°F. Do not adjust the pre-charge or
re-pressure this Product except during installation or regular inspection.
Replace the Product and do not adjust the precharge if corroded,
damaged or with diminished integrity. Adjustments to pre-charge must be
done at ambient temperature only. Failure to properly size the Product or
follow these instructions may result in excessive strain on the system and
may lead to Product failure, serious or fatal personal injury, leakage and/
or property damage.
QUALIFIED
working pressure designated in the Product Manual, whichever is less.
At least once every 3 years or if discharge is present, a licensed
contractor should inspect the temperature and pressure relief valve and
replace if corrosion is evident or the valve does not function. FAILURE
TO INSPECT THIS VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN
UNSAFE TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHICH CAN
RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/
OR SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND VOID THE PRODUCT
WARRANTY.
You should test for corrosive elements, acidity, total solids and other
relevant contaminants, including chlorine and treat your water appropriately
to insure satisfactory performance and prevent premature failure.
FOR POTABLE WATER
Models T-5 through T-12
RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not
expose Product to freezing temperatures or
A relief valve must be installed to prevent pressure
in excess of local code requirement or maximum
Chlorine & Aggressive Water: The water quality
can significantly influence the life of this Product.