THERM-X-TROL®
THERMAL EXPANSION ABSORBERS
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models ST-5C through ST-210VC
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.
READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT 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 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.
EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD. THE EXPANSION TANK MUST BE OPERATED SO THAT THE PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
WORKING PRESSURE.
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.
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
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.
Do not expose Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 240° F. Do not adjust the
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.