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The following defined terms are used throughout this manual 
to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk 
levels or to important product information.

DANGER 

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, 

if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, may result in moderate or minor personal injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol 

indicates 

a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may 
result in property damage.

NOTICE 

is used to address practices not related to personal 

injury.

Foreword

This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other 
literature  provided  with  the  storage  tank.  This  includes  all 
related  control  information.  It  is  important  that  this  manual, 
all  other  documents  included  in  this  system,  and  additional 
publications  including  the 

Code for the Installation of Heat 

Producing Appliances 

(latest  version),  be  reviewed  in  their 

entirety before beginning any work.
Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations 
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local code authorities, and 
utility  companies  which  pertain  to  this  type  of  water  heating 
equipment.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – The AHJ may be a federal, 
state, local government, or individual such as a fire chief, fire 
marshal,  chief  of  a  fire  prevention  bureau,  labor  department 
or  health  department,  building  official  or  electrical  inspector, 
or  others  having  statutory  authority.  In  some  circumstances, 
the  property  owner  or  his/her  agent  assumes  the  role,  and 
at  government  installations,  the  commanding  officer  or 
departmental official may be the AHJ.

NOTE: 

HTP, Inc. reserves the right to modify product technical 

specifications and components without prior notice.

For the Installer

This  storage  tank  must  be  installed  by  qualified  and  licensed 
personnel.  The  installer  should  be  guided  by  the  instructions 
furnished with the storage tank, and by local codes and utility 
company requirements.

Installations Must Comply With:

Local,  state,  provincial,  and  national  codes,  laws,  regulations, 
and ordinances.

Part 1 - General Safety Information

This  storage  tank  is  approved  for  indoor  installations  only 
and  is  not  intended  for  use  in  swimming  pool  applications. 
Clearance  to  combustible  materials:  0”  top,  bottom,  sides, 
and  back. Tank  must  have  room  for  service:  24”  front  and 
6”  sides  are  minimum  recommended  service  clearances. 
(A combustible door or removable panel is acceptable front 
clearance.) This  storage  tank  has  been  approved  for  closet 
installation  and  installation  on  combustible  flooring.    Do 
not install this storage tank directly on carpeting. Install the 
storage  tank  in  a  location  where  temperature  and  pressure 
relief valve discharge or a leak will not result in damage to the 
surrounding area. If such a location is not available, install an 
auxiliary catch pan.

Installer - 

Read  all  instructions  in  this  manual  before 

installing. Perform steps in the given order.

User 

-  This  manual  is  for  use  only  by  a  qualified  heating 

installer / service technician. Have this storage tank serviced / 
inspected annually by a qualified service technician.

NOTE: 

If the storage tank is exposed to the following, do not 

operate. Immediately call a qualified service technician.
 

1. Fire

 

2. Damage

 

3. Water

Failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in substantial 
property damage, severe personal injury, or death.

Table of Contents

Part 1 - General Safety Information 

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     A. When Servicing the Water Heating System 

3

     B. System Water 

3

     C. Freeze Protection 

3

     D. Water Temperature Adjustment 

3

Part 2 - Prepare the Storage Tank 

3

     A. Locating the Storage Tank 

3

     B. Water Chemistry Requirements 

4

     C. Optional Equipment 

4

Part 3 - Piping 

5

     A. Plumbing 

5

     B. Tankless Coil Connections 

5

     C. Hot Water Outlet 

5

     D. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 

5

     E. Potable Expansion Tank 

6

     F. Scalding 

6

     G. Application 

7

Part 4 - Control and Wiring 

7

     A. Control 

7

     B. Wiring 

7

     C. Wiring Diagram 

7

Part 5 - Start-Up and Operation 

7

Part 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

8

Five Year Limited Warranty 

10

     Customer Installation Record Form 

12

NOTE: 

Obey  all  local  codes.  Obtain  all  applicable  permits 

before installing the storage tank.

NOTE: 

Install  all  system  components  and  piping  in  such  a 

manner  that  does  not  reduce  the  performance  of  any  fire 
rated assembly.

Summary of Contents for Superstor GL-119

Page 1: ...lure to do so could result in substantial property damage severe personal injury or death HTP reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature The surfaces of these products contacted by potable consumable water contain less than 0 25 lead by weight as required by the Safe DrinkingWater Act Section 1417 NOTETO C...

Page 2: ...des and utility company requirements Installations Must Comply With Local state provincial and national codes laws regulations and ordinances Part 1 General Safety Information This storage tank is approved for indoor installations only and is not intended for use in swimming pool applications Clearance to combustible materials 0 top bottom sides and back Tank must have room for service 24 front an...

Page 3: ...ome to room temperature Failure to do so could result in damage to the storage tank A Locating the Storage Tank This storage tank is certified for indoor use only DO NOT INSTALL OUTDOORS Outdoor installations ARE NOT covered by warranty Choose a location for the storage tank as centralized to the piping system as possible Also locate the storage tank and domestic water piping where it will not be ...

Page 4: ...7 Hard 120 180 7 10 5 Very Hard 180 and over 10 5 and over If the hardness of the water exceeds the maximum level of 7 grains per gallon the water should be softened to a hardness level no lower than 5 grains per gallon Water softened as low as 0 to 1 grain per gallon may be under saturated with respect to calcium carbonate resulting in water that is aggressive and corrosive pH of Water pH is a me...

Page 5: ...ents for relief valves for water heaters ANSI Z21 22 and CAN1 4 4 by a nationally recognized lab that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment The T P valve must be plumbed down so discharge will exit at least 6 above the structural floor and not contact any live electrical parts In the bottom of the tee branch vertically down install a 3 4 NPT x 3 4 minimum tube adapter The...

Page 6: ...r time rendering the valve inoperative Such conditions can only be detected if the valve and its components are physically removed and inspected Do not attempt to conduct an inspection on your own Contact your plumbing contractor for a re inspection to assure continued safety FAILURE TO RE INSPECT THE T P VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE AND OR PRESSURE BUILD UPWHICHCAN RESULT ...

Page 7: ...torage tank open a hot water tap to release air in the tank and piping to ensure proper storage tank operation Failure to ensure the storage tank is full before turning on the system could result in damage to the water heating system and property damage Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty 2 Check the system for leaks Fix any leaks before continuing the installation Failure to do so could resu...

Page 8: ...codes Verify system pressure is in the safe operating range Temperatures Verify safe settings on MixingValve if installed in system Electrical Smoke and CO Detectors Verify devices are installed and working properly Change batteries if nec essary Circuit Breakers Check to see that the circuit breaker is clearly labeled Exercise circuit breaker Connections Check wire connections Make sure they are ...

Page 9: ...t enough space heat Boiler sized too small Consult chart Slow recovery Circulator head capacity too low T PValve Discharges HotTubs Spas Multiple Showers High Demand Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Tank temperature too high Lower tank temperature Pressure too low Check line pressure for restriction Water expands when heated Install expansion tank Tank recovery slow Slow startup...

Page 10: ...e combination temperature and relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the storage tank or lower floors of the structure 5 Any failed components of the heat system not manufactured by HTP as part of the storage tank 6 Storage tanks repaired or altered without the prior written approval of HTP 7 Damages malfunctions or failures resulting from failure to install the storage tan...

Page 11: ...ED BY ANY FAILURE OF HTP TO MEET ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE OBLIGATION TO REPAIR AND REPLACE SET FORTH ABOVE NO AGREEMENT VARYING OR EXTENDING THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES REMEDIES OR THIS LIMITATION WILL BE BINDING UPON HTP UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF HTP THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND SHALL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORIGI...

Page 12: ...ame Date of Installation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Comments Installer s Code Name Installers Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer IMPORTANT Customer Please only sign after the installer has fully reviewed the installation safety proper operation and maintenance of the system If the system has any problems please call the installer If you are unable to make co...

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