This product contains a chemical known
to
the State
of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.(California installer-California law requires that this notice be given
to the
consumer/end user of this product.)
These instructions and warnings are subject to periodic updates on the
Stream33
website
www.
stream33
.com
and should be regularly
reviewed
by the consumer for important safety and instruction updates.
DESCRIPTION
Stream33
hydronic expansion tanks are designed to accommodate
the natural expansion of water in a hydronic (forced hot water)
heating system. When water heats up, it expands and in a closed
system can cause unsafe operating pressures and nusiance
operation of the boiler relief valve. These tanks are not to be used
in open or potable (domestic) water systems. The air and water is
permanently separated in a
Stream33
tank by a 100% butyl rubber
diaphragm.
This product
must be in-
stalled by a
Qualified Professional
fol-
lowing all local and national plumbing and
electrical codes. Read and understand
fully the instructions included here and
those on the
Stream33
website which
are updated on a regular basis. This
product must be inspected annually by a
qualified professional for any signs of
corrosion or leakage and replaced
immediately if these signs are present.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury, death, and/or
property damage and will void the
product warranty.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
This expansion tank
is designed for water storage at a maximum
pressure of 100 PSI and a maximum temperature of 240 F. A properly
sized pressure relief valve set to local code must be installed on the
system. This tank is shipped with a pre-charge of 12 PSI and any
adjustment to the pre-charge must be done prior to installation and at
ambient temperature. Do not adjust the pre-charge of this tank if the
product is corroded or damaged or shows any signs of diminished
integrity. Do not adjust the pre-charge of the expansion tank with the
system under pressure. Failure to follow these instructions is UNSAFE
and may result in serious injury, death, and/or property damage.
This expansion tank and the associated
piping will in time leak. This tank must be installed in a location that
allows for easy access, visual inspection and where water leakage will
not cause property damage. Installation must include a means for
adequate drainage. This tank must not be installed in a location that is
subject to freezing. This tank must be installed in the vertical position.
The manufacturer of this product is not liable or responsible for any
water damage associciated with the installation and/or failure of this
product. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty and
may result in serious injury, death, and/or property damage.
This tank is intended for use on closed
water systems only and any other use may
be dangerous and void the warranty. This products performance and
lifespan can be significantly and adversely impacted by aggressive
water conditions. A water test should be conducted at regular, periodic
intervals specifically looking for corrosive water, acids and other
relevant water contaminants which, if present, must be treated
immediately and appropriately. The system piping must be properly
grounded to earth and a di-electric union is recommended in the
installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury, death, and/or property damage.
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED
TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL
INJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY
MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO
AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR
SIGNIFICANT
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Hydronic Expansion Tanks
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