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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 WELL TANK MUST BE

OPERATED SO THAT THE PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED THE

MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE.

EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to follow the

instructions in the product manual can cause a

rupture or explosion; possibly causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or

flooding and/or property damage.

Use only with a potable water system. Do not

operate in a setting with freezing temperatures or

where the temperature can exceed 100°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.

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

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 100° 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 has 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.

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.

WELL-X-TROL

RESIDENTIAL PRE-PRESSURIZED WELL TANKS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Models WX-101 through WX-350

Summary of content (6 pages)

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WELL-X-TROL® RESIDENTIAL PRE-PRESSURIZED WELL TANKS INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Models WX-101 through WX-350 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.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER! EXPLOSION HAZARD. WHEN THE WELL TANK HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AND A CHANGE TO A HIGHER PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE IS NECESSARY DUE TO A REQUIRED CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH SETTING, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAN CAUSE A RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Installation System Connection In-line Models: WX-101 through WX-103: ¾" NPTM WX-104 and WX-200: 1" NPTM Vertical Stand Models: WX-201 through WX-203: 1" NPTF WX-205 through WX-350: 1¼" NPTF Connecting Pipe The connecting pipe between the Well-X-Trol tank and the system should be as short as possible with a minimum of bends. It should also be as large in diameter as possible, consistent with the system piping. You should never bush down from the Well-X-Trol tank (Figure A).
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Suggested Piping Diagrams In-line Models: Horizontal Models: WELL-X-TROL RELIEF VALVE WELL-X-TROL JET PUMP Underground Models: RELIEF VALVE PRESSURE TANK LOCATION STICKER SUPPLIED WITH EACH UNIT POSSIBLE PRESSURE SWITCH LOCATION WELL W (O) BUILDING FOUNDATION N 110 E S PRESSURE TANK LOCATION, FOR EXAMPLE FROST LINE TO HOUSE WELL-X-TROL "UG" ROCK FREE COARSE SAND PUMP All Well-X-Trol Underground Tanks are designed for direct burial and must be installed in the vertical position only.
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Suggested Piping Diagrams (cont.
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Start Up Fine Tuning Procedures Many times the actual pressure switch will vary from the standard pressure range indicated. These variations could cause a momentary lag of water delivery, as the pressure switch is not tuned to the Well-X-Trol precharge pressure. 1. Fill the system and Well-X-Trol until pump cuts off. 2. Open one or more fixtures to drain the Well-X-Trol. 3.