Install Instructions

EXTROL
®
AX SERIES
PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANKS (ASME)
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models AX-15(V)-(DD) through AX-280(V)-(DD)
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 LICENSED
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 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. Do not expose
Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 240° F.
Do not adjust the pre-charge or re-pressurize 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.
Potable Water and Radiant Heating Warning.
This Product must not be used in radiant heating,
potable water or open systems of any kind. These systems contain
oxygenated water which will cause internal corrosion and premature
Product failure. Use a Therm-X-Trol
®
for potable water systems and a
Radiant Extrol
®
for radiant heating systems. Do not install on dead-
end pipe.
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.
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.