Installation
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11. Clean sealing surface and groove of cover
flange; place on tank (see Figure 5). Be sure to
capture the base with the flange (the tabs on the
base fit the notches on the flange).
NOTICE:
Be sure discharge port lines up with
hole in base.
12.
NOTICE: Tighten nuts as follows:
A. Hand tighten all nuts.
B. Tighten one nut snug.
C. Tighten opposite nut snug.
D. Proceed, tightening opposite pairs of nuts to
a snug fit.
E. Recheck all nuts, using same pattern. Be sure
all nuts are tight and that you have a good
seal.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten; you may twist
studs off of tank. If you have a torque
wrench, tighten to 85 inch pounds torque.
13. Stand tank on feet and reconnect piping.
14. Recharge tank to proper air pressure (see
Page 4).
15. Prime pump (see pump owner’s manual).
AIR VALVE REPLACEMENT
Hazardous Pressure. To be sure air
valve and core cannot blow out of tank, release all
air pressure from tank before removing valve core
or valve.
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Drain ALL water in system by opening faucet
closest to tank.
3. Depress valve core to release ALL air pressure
in tank. When air stops coming out of valve,
remove core from inside of valve to release
remaining pressure.
4. Unscrew valve from tank and install new valve.
Do not overtighten.
5. Recharge tank (see Page 4), turn on power, fill
system, and tank is ready for service.
To service
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Relief Valve
Press
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From Well
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To Service
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Re ief Valve
Tank with Submersible Pump
Tank with Multi-Stage Pump
PIPING CONNECTIONS
SUBMERSIBLE AND MULTI-STAGE INSTALLATIONS
NOTE: When using metal pipe with plastic fittings use only
Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik on male threads.
Figure 5 – Proper installation and
seating
Water
Cell
Tank
Wall
Cover Flange
3947 0401
Base
