Amtrol THERM-X-TROL ST-5C Installation & Operation Instructions

NOTE: Inspect for shipping damage and 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.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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
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.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to follow the
instructions in the accompanying product manual
can cause a rupture or explosion; possibly causing serious or fatal injury,
leaking or flooding and/or property damage.
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 in the Manual. Mount vertically only.
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.
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 leakage of the tank or
connections could cause property damage to the area adjacent to the
appliance or to lower floors of the structure.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT
INSTALLED BY A LICENSED
THERM-X-TROL
THERMAL EXPANSION ABSORBERS
Models ST-5C(DD) through ST-210VC
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 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.
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.
This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead, which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands after handling.
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