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Installation, Operating, 

Maintenance and Safety Instructions 

ACCUMULATOR TANKS & 

EXPANSION TANKS in 

PRESSURISED WATER SYSTEMS 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR 

USING YOUR ACCUMULATOR / EXPANSION TANK. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE 

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN REDUCED PERFORMANCE OR 

NON-FUNCTIONING OF THE TANK, MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER 

EQUIPMENT ON BOARD, PERSONAL INJURY, AND INVALIDATE THE 

SUPPLIER’S WARRANTY. 

 

WARNING 

Cleghorn Waring’s tanks are intended for use as accumulator tanks or as 

expansion tanks in pressurised water systems. They are designed for a maximum 

internal pressure of 6 bar (90 psi). In no circumstances 

must the internal pressure be allowed to exceed this 

figure. The supplier accepts no responsibility for use of the 

tank for any other purpose than those described in these 

instructions. 

 

 

 

Doc595/12 

WAS 385/07 

Z/PWL4

 

Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd 
Bingley Road • Hoddesdon • Hertfordshire • EN11 0BU 

 UK 

Telephone: +44 (0)1462 480380   Fax: +44 (0)1462 482422 
[email protected]    www.jabscoshop.com 

 

Summary of Contents for CLEGHORN WARING CW385

Page 1: ...TE THE SUPPLIER S WARRANTY WARNING Cleghorn Waring s tanks are intended for use as accumulator tanks or as expansion tanks in pressurised water systems They are designed for a maximum internal pressur...

Page 2: ...pansion Tanks What s the difference There is no difference in construction Cleghorn Waring s tanks are suitable for either duty They are cylindrical steel tanks with an internal rubber membrane The ta...

Page 3: ...as possible to the pump itself see diagram The tank will serve no useful function if fitted in the pump inlet pipework How do I install an accumulator tank The tank should be installed in a dry place...

Page 4: ...fter installation ensure first that the pump is switched off and that an outlet is open so that there is no pressure in the system Then regulate the pressure as indicated above Check the accumulator t...

Page 5: ...to prevent unnecessary stress on the calorifier and to avoid build up of deposits in the relief valve an additional expansion tank may be fitted in the inlet line to the calorifier see diagram What si...

Page 6: ...he expansion tank The tank is supplied charged with nitrogen gas at about 2 3 bar 35 psi The pressure should be adjusted to the cut out pressure of the pressurised water pump This should be done befor...

Page 7: ...NSION TANKS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Calorifier pressure relief valve opens when calorifier is heated normally Pressure in expansion tank incorrect Check tank pressure and adjust see instructions...

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