Amtrol T-5 Installation, Operation & Service Instructions

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER
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.
READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT INSTALLATION,
OPERATING
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 BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED 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.
RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD A relief valve
must be installed to prevent pressure in excess of local
code requirement or maximum working pressure designated in the Product
Manual, whichever is less. Do not expose Product to freezing temperatures
or temperatures in excess of 200° F. Do not adjust the pre-charge or
re-pressure this Product except for any adjustments required at the time of
initial installation, especially if Product is 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 lead to Product
failure, serious or fatal personal injury, leakage and/or property damage.
Chlorine & Aggressive Water: The water quality can
significantly influence the life of this Product. 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.
Note: Inspect for shipping damage and notify freight carrier or store where
purchased immediately if damage 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.
Use only with potable water system. 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.
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.htm
EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD! A relief valve
must be installed to prevent pressure in excess of
local code requirement or maximum 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.
See reverse side for warranty information.
Part #: 9015-087 (11/11)
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1400 Division Road, West Warwick, RI 02893
FOR USE ONLY WITH POTABLE WATER
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
WATER HEATER
EXPANSION TANKS
T: 401.884.6300
PRE-INSTALLATION
1 Ensure expansion tank is sized properly for application (see Figure 1).
2. Remove plastic cap from air valve.
3. With tank empty of water, adjust air precharge to match cold water
supply pressure.
4. Replace and tighten plastic cap on air valve.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL VALVE CAP WILL
RESULT IN LOSS OF PRECHARGE CAUSING
PRODUCT TO FAIL.
Expansion Tank Volume (Gal)
Max. Temp. Setting 150°F
Water Heater Static Supply Pressure (psi)
Size (gals.)
40 60 80
40 2.0 2.0 2.0
50 2.0 2.0 3.2
60 3.2 3.2 3.2
80 3.2 3.2 4.4
120 4.4 4.4 10.3
For system volumes over 120 gallons, visit www.amtrol.com or see product catalog.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the expansion tank on the cold water supply line to the water
heater at a point between the water heater and backflow preventer or
other one-way device (see Figure 2.)
2. Once the expansion tank is installed, check the cold water supply line
for any leakage. Make repairs if necessary.
3. Before the initial firing of the water heater, open any hot water fixture
and draw water until all air is removed from the system. Turn the water
heater temperature control to desired ending temperature level, (see
water heater instructions). Do not set temperature higher than that
which the expansion tank was originally sized.
4. To relieve initial thermal expansion, slightly open a hot water faucet.
Continue until water heater aquastat temperature is satisfied. Once
heater is at its operating range, no further bleeding of expanded water
is required.
Cold Water
Hot Water
Supply
One-Way
Device
Water Heater Water
Expansion Tank Heater
IN-LINE MODELS
5. The water heater and expansion tank will now be operational. The
expansion tank will control pressure increases caused by thermal
expansion to a level below the water heater relief valve setting.
MAINTENANCE
A professional plumber should check the complete system, including the
expansion tank, yearly and more frequently as the system ages.
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Figure 1.
Expansion Tank Volume (Gal)
Max. Temp. Setting 180°F
Static Supply Pressure (psi)
Water Heater
Size (gals.)
40 60
40 3.2 3.2
50 3.2 3.2
60 3.2 4.4
80 4.4 10.3
120 10.3 10.3
Figure 2.
Cold Water
Supply
One-Way
Device
Water Heater
Expansion Tank Water
Heater
VERTICAL STAND MODELS
80
3.2
4.4
10.3
10.3
10.3
Hot Water