American Standard 6270 Series Indoor Furnishings User Manual
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1. E FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CALIFORNIA 65 WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM CALIFORNIA INSTALLER CONTRACTOR CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THAT THIS NOTICE BE GIVEN CONSUMER END USER OF THIS PRODUCT FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW AMTROL COM PROP65 HTM Location of EXTROL Expansion Tanks DO NOT LOCATE THIS PRODUCT WHERE AWARNING LEAKING OR FLOODING COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING PROPERTY The AMTROL expansion tank may be placed in any convenient position within the mechanical room or building If multiple tanks are installed they should all be on the same level Point of Connection Unlike a conventional tank the EXTROL sealed air cushion does not require replenishment so DO NOT connect to an air separator or other air collection device As with any expansion tank it is recommended that the EXTROL be connected to the suction side of the pump This will prevent the pump head from becoming subtractive which may result in entry of air and vapor formation at high points in the system By connecting the EXTROL on the boiler return displacement of coolest system water into tank is ensured reducing energy waste Low pressure drop components such as air separators and boilers may be placed between point of connection and pump suction if desired System design will dicta2. INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS EXTROL LBC SERIES A MTROL 1400 Division Road West Warwick RI 02893 a T 401 884 6300 a F 401 885 2567 a www amtrol com LBC Series Bottom Connection Bladder Series Pressurized Expansion Tanks ASME FOR MODELS 35 LBC 50 LBC 85 LBC 100 LBC 130 LBC 165 LBC 200 LBC 300 LBC 400 LBC 500 LBC 600 LBC AWARNING READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 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 QUALIFIED 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 AWARNING 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 pressure this Product except for any adjustments required at the time of initial installation especially if Product corroded damaged or with diminished integrity Adjustments to pre charge must be done at ambient temperature only Failure to properly size the Product or f
3. THE PRODUCT IN NO CASE SHALL AMTROL 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 AMTROL S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT This exclusion applies 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 Such 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 What To Do If You Have a Problem Covered By This Warranty Any covered Warranty service must be authorized by AMTROL Contact the person from whom you purchased the Product who must receive authorization from an AMTROL distributor or AMTROL If you do not receive a prompt response call AMTROL directly at 877 517 9673 Notice of a Warranty claim should be submitted by the authorized distributor to AMTROL at the following address AMTROL Inc Warranty Claim Dept 1400 Division Road West Warwick RI 02893 Before AMTROL 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 auth
4. he Product is not correctly installed operated repaired or maintained as described in the Manual provided with the Product e to any failure or malfunction resulting from abuse including freezing improper or negligent handling shipping by anyone other than AMTROL storage use operation accident or alteration lightning flood or any other environmental condition e to any failure or problem resulting from the use of the Product for any purpose other than those specified in the accompanying Manual or alteration of any part of the product e this Warranty does not cover labor costs shipping charges service charges delivery expenses administrative fees or any costs incurred in removing or reinstalling the Product e this Warranty does not cover any claims submitted to AMTROL or an AMTROL authorized distributor or retailer more than 30 days after expiration of the applicable warranty time period described in this Warranty e this Warranty also does not cover repair or replacement costs not authorized in advance by AMTROL Additional Warranty Limitations ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED Limitations of Remedies THE REMEDIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE PURCHASER S OR FIRST USER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES INNO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL AMTROL BE LIABLE FOR MORE THAN AND PURCHASER FIRST USER S REMEDIES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR
5. ion If unit is being installed in a glycol system where minimum temperatures fall below 35 F contact the AMTROL technical service department at 401 535 1216 Operating Instructions 1 Check the expansion tank pre charge before the system is filled with water The charge is 12 psig unless noted otherwise on the tank label Check to make sure this is the correct pre charge pressure specified for the system 2 If the tank pre charge pressure needs to be changed on a dry system follow the following procedure a Check the expansion tank air pressures at the pre charge connection with an accurate tire type pressure gauge The pre charge connection is the same kind of connection found on automobile tires b If the pressure is low charge the tank with nitrogen gas or with oil free compressed air Check the pressure frequently during this process as you would when filling a tire with air Exercise care when filling a tank with air so the pressure does not exceed that required or does not exceed the working pressure of the tank as stamped on the nameplate Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious personal injury or death and property damage DANGER Excessive pressure can cause tank to explode 3 If after the system has been filled with water and operating it is found that the expansion tank pre charge must be changed use the following procedure a Turn off the heat source and allow the system water t
6. nsferred it is extended only to the original Purchaser or First User of the Product By accepting and keeping this Product you agree to all of the warranty terms and limitations of liability described below IMPORTANT WARNING 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 Who Receives AMTROL s Product Warranty All purchasers or first users of the new Product The Warranty is non transferable What is covered by this Warranty AMTROL warrants to the purchaser or first user of the new Product that at the time of manufacture the Product is free from defects in material and workmanship Any warranty claim must be made within one 1 year unless another time period is set forth in the Manual measured from the time the Product was purchased What AMTROL Will Do If You Have a Covered Warranty Claim In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty AMTROL will at its option either make repairs to correct any defect in material or workmanship or supply and ship either new or used replacement parts or products AMTROL will not accept any claims for labor or other costs What This Warranty Does Not Cover Exclusions and Limitations 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 e if t
7. o cool to ambient temperature IMPORTANT Expansion tank cannot be properly air charged other than at ambient temperature Close the lock shield valve in the tank to system piping Open the drain valve to empty the water from the tank 0 F Check the tank air pressure at the pre charge connection with an accurate tire type air gauge Refer to 2b above 0 f Close the drain valve open the lock shield valve and turn on the heat source g Relock the lock shield valve Firing Rate Length of Pipe Connecting of Boiler Tank to System MBTU H Below 11 11 30 31 100 2 000 1 2 3 4 15 4 000 3 4 1 1 1 4 8 000 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 12 000 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 16 000 1 1 4 27 2 1 2 20 000 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 SUGGESTED PIPING DIAGRAMS lt 41 AMTROL AIR ELIMINATOR AMTROL AIR SEPARATOR mmp SUPPLY AUTOMATIC FILL VALVE AMTROL TRI FLOW EXTROL VALVE TANK SUCTION PUMP DIFFUSER ALTERNATE PIPING DIAGRAMS ALTERNATE AIR SEPARATOR LOCATION RETURN E HIGH POINT IN SYSTEM POINT OF LOWEST SOLUBILITY ROL AIR ELIMINATOR ISOLATION VALVE SUPPLY AUTOMATIC FILL VALVE TRI FLOW yam AMTROL VALVE SUCTION PUMP 15 DIFFUSER AMTROL INC LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Products covered all Products manufactured by AMTROL Inc AMTROL This warranty cannot be tra
8. ollow these instructions may result in excessive strain on the system lead to Product failure serious or fatal personal injury leakage and or property damage HAZARDS OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY A THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE Part 9017 095 04 11 PLEASE READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY POTABLE WATER AND RADIANT HEATING A WARNING WARNING THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED IN RADIANT HEATING POTABLE WATER OR OPEN SYSTEMS OF ANY KIND THESE SYSTEMS CONTAIN OXYGENATED WATER WHICH WILL CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND PREMATURE PRODUCT FAILURE USE A THERM X TROL FOR POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS AND A RADIANT EXTROL FOR RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS MOUNT VERTICALLY ONLY DO NOT INSTALL ON DEAD END PIPE 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 QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY CURRENT COPIES OF THE PRODUCT MANUAL CAN BE VIEWED AT WWW AMTROL COM USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN INSTALLING FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL WILL RESULT AWARNING IN LOSS OF PRECHARGE CAUSING PRODUCT TO FAIL GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONS IMPORTAN ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN TH
9. orized AMTROL distributor or to AMTROL and provide proof of purchase evidenced by the original sales receipt or Product registration Replacement Product Warranty In case of replacement of a Product or any component part AMTROL 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 of the warranty claim f Revised 01 11 A AMTROL 1400 Division Road West Warwick RI 02893 a T 401 884 6300 a F 401 885 2567 a www amtrol com AMTROL AMTROL logo and EXTROL are registered trademarks of AMTROL Inc and affiliates in the U S and elsewhere All rights reserved Part 9017 095 04 11
10. te the feasibility of this Natural convection losses and the entry of air into tanks are eliminated by connection to the side or underside of main pipe The piping should be pitched up and away from the EXTROL to eliminate any potential air traps Installation AWARNING THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Note location of system connection air charge valve and drain connection on tank Remove the plug or pipe cap from the system connection Remove the 1 1 2 NPT plug covering the air charge valve Before making any connection to the tank check the tank and air charge use an accurate pressure gauge The air pressure must be equal to the minimum system pressure at the tank location After making sure the air charge is correct replace the 1 1 2 plug over the air valve WN 6 The EXTROL may now be piped to the system use the suggested EXTROL piping diagrams on the next page 7 Using the table below select appropriate pipe size Connection to each EXTROL must have a lock shield gate valve and union to allow isolation and removal if required Make up and fill valves whether manual or automatic should be tied into the connecting line This will ensure that pump operation will not affect valve operation Operational Limits Maximum Operating Pressure As stamped on nameplate Maximum Operating Temperature 240 F Minimum Operating Temperature 35 F non glycol applicat
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