H
YDRONIC
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.) For more information, contact the
manufacturer at www.flexconind.com.
These instructions and warnings are subject to periodic updates on the
Flexcon website
www.flexconind.com
and should be regularly reviewed
by the consumer for important safety and instruction updates.
HTX/SXHT
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If the Product is not correctly installed, operated, repaired or maintained as described in the Manual provided with the Product.
To any failure or malfunction resulting from (i) misuse or abuse, (ii) improper or negligent handling, shipping (by anyone other than Flexcon),
storage, use or operation, or (iii) damages to the tank caused by lightning, floods, fire, freezing or any other environmental condition.
To damages caused by any unauthorized alteration to the Product, or any attempt to repair tank leaks or parts.
To any failure or problem resulting from the use of the Product for any purpose other than those specified in the Manual.
If the Product is used anywhere except the United States, its territories or possessions, or Canada.
To labor costs, shipping charges, service charges, delivery expenses, administrative fees or any costs incurred in removing or reinstalling the Products.
To any claims submitted to Flexcon or a Flexcon authorized distributor or dealer more than 30 days after expiration of the applicable warranty time
period described in this Warranty;
To any repair or replacement costs not authorized in advance by Flexcon.
- All implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are
specifically disclaimed.
- The remedies contained in this warranty are the purchaser’s or first user’s exclusive remedies. In no circumstances
will Flexcon be liable for more than, and purchaser-first user’s remedies shall not exceed, the price paid for the Product. In no case shall Flexcon
be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, whether resulting from non-delivery or from the use, misuse, or inability to
use the Product or from defects in the product or from Flexcon’s own negligence or other tort. These exclusions apply regardless of whether such
damages are sought for breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, in tort or under any other legal theory. Excluded damages
include, but are not limited to, inconvenience, loss or damage to property, mold, loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the
Products or any associated equipment, facilities, buildings or services, downtime, and the claims of third parties including customers.
– You must notify the authorized Flexcon distributor or dealer who sold you
the Product within 30 days of the event leading to the Warranty claim. Any covered Warranty service must be authorized by the Flexcon distributor
or dealer which sold you the Product. If you do not receive a prompt response, call Flexcon directly at 781.986.2424. Notice of a Warranty claim
should be submitted within 60 days of the event leading to the claim by the authorized distributor/dealer to Flexcon at the following address:
Flexcon Industries, Warranty Claim Dept., P.O. Box 782, Randolph, MA 02368
Before Flexcon determines to provide any replacement part or Product, it may, as a pre-condition to making such a determination, require that the
warranty claimant ship the Product, postage prepaid, to an authorized Flexcon distributor, or to Flexcon, and provide proof of purchase evidenced
by the original sales receipt.
- In case of replacement of a Product or any component part, Flexcon reserves the right to make changes in
the design, construction, or material of the substitute components or products, which shall be subject to all of the terms and limitations of this
Warranty, except that the applicable warranty periods shall be reduced by the amount of time the warranty claimant owned the product prior to
submitting notification or the warranty claim.
Owners Record Keep for later use
Serial number (see tank data label at bottom of tank): __________________________________________________________________________
Model (see tank data label at bottom of tank): _______________________________________________________________________________
Date Installed: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Installer Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Retain copy of cancelled check and installation receipt
DESCRIPTION
Flexcon 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 Flexcon tank by a 100% butyl rubber
diaphragm.
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YDRONIC
Important:
Read carefully the installation,operating and maintenance instructions manual ("Manual") to avoid serious personal injury and/or
property damage and to ensure safe use and proper care of this product.
Warranty:
Warranty is extended to all purchasers of the new product. The warranty is non-transferable. Flexcon warrants to the purchaser or
first user of the new product that at the time of manufacture, the product is free from defect in material or workmanship for (5) years from the date
of manufacture. Any warranty claim must be made within (5) years unless another time period is set forth in the manual, measured from the date
of manufacture.
In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty and upon proper and timely notification to Flexcon, Flexcon will at its option either:
make repairs to correct and defect in material or workmanship, or supply and ship either new or used replacement parts or products. Flexcon will
not accept any claims for, nor will Flexcon be responsible for, any other costs including labor
Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover any failure or problem unless it was caused by a defect in material or workmanship. In addition,
this warranty shall not apply:
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 Flexcon 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.
