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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 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.

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 leaking could cause 

property damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors 

of the structure.

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.

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-charge  this Product except during 

installation or regular inspection. Replace the Product and do not adjust 

the pre-charge if 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 and may lead to product failure, serious 

or fatal personal injury, leakage, and/or property damage. 

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. 

DIATROL

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SHOCK SUPPRESSOR

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Models D-7 through D-70

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 licensed professional immediately.  Current 

copies of the Product manual can be viewed at www.amtrol.com.  Use proper safety equipment when installing. 

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