Amtrol SPT-56 User's Manual
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1. AMTROL INC LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Products covered all Products manufactured by AMTROL Inc AMTROL This warranty cannot be transferred 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 Limitations2. performance and prevent premature failure Note Inspect for shipping damage and notify freight carrier or store where purchased immediately if damage present If the product appears to be malfunctioning or shows signs of corrosion call a qualified professional Current copies of the product manual can be viewed at www amtrol com Use proper safety equipment when installing A IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 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 to consumer end user of this product For more information www amtrol com prop65 htm A WARNING D9 NOT USE OXYGEN EXPLOSIVE Protect against freezing temperatures Never pre charge below 5096 of maximum system pressure INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BLIND FLANGE AIR CHARGING 4 NPT VALVE COUPLING FOR SAFETY 7d RELIEF VALVE Qu 1 2 NPT COUPLING e TYPICAL INSTALLATION SYSTEM CONNECTION 3 4 NPT DRAIN SURGE TROL 3 4 NPT COUPLING FOR LIQUID DRAIN PUMP E VALVE Pre Installation 1 Visually inspect the Surge Trol for any damage If damage exists return product for replacement 2 Remove air cap 3 For applications with p
3. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS N AMTROL West Warwick Rhode Island 02893 SURGE TROL Surge Arrestor SPT 7 thru SPT 70 SURGE TROL For Models SPT 7 SPT 35 SPT 11 SPT 42 SPT 14 SPT 50 SPT 18 SPT 56 SPT 21 SPT 70 SPT 28 OTHER HAZARDS OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 1 THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND PERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE 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 All SURGE TROL Series models come with a 1 year warranty See back page for warranty information 2 MARK OFTHE ORIGINATOR PN 9017 140 05 10 IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS 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
4. LY DISCLAIMED Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Limitations of Remedies THE REMEDIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE PURCHASER S OR FIRST USER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL AMTROL BE LIABLE FOR MORE THAN AND PURCHASER FIRST USER S REMEDIES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO CASE SHALL AMTROL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY 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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 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
5. Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 240 F Do not exceed maximum allowable working pressure 275 psig 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 is 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 leading to Product failure serious or fatal personal injury leakage and or property damage AWARNING 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 leakage of the tank or connections could cause property damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors of the structure AWARNING Chlorine amp 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
6. 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 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 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 if the Product is used anywhere except the United States its territories or possessions or Canada 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 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 SPECIFICAL
7. e of the installation 4 System velocity shall not exceed 22 fps SIZING THE SURGE TROL Precise Sizing For Pump Shut down Precise Sizing For Pump Start up Volume of Tank in Gallons Ww AF P 14 7 n AF Acceptance Factor 1 2 5 P 12 Volume of Tank in Cubic Feet SGx2xQsxL 449a P 14 7 P 14 7 j 4 P 14 7 P 14 7 j Vv Vacuum Volume Qss x Tc x 7 481 Tc Critical Time in seconds NOTE Set pre charge pressure 50 below static pressure NOTE Set pre charge pressure 15 below static pressure NOTE To convert cubic feet to gallons multiply by 7 481 Precise Sizing Example Use For Pump Shut down Based On Pump 100 GPM SG Specific gravity of fluid Water 1 Fina ce Steel Pipe 1090 Trof pipe Ethylene glycol 1 1 Static Pressure 100 psig Propylene glycol 1 1 Max Pressure 150 psig Glycerin 1 3 Pre charge Gas Dry Air Qs Fire pump flow rate in gom Te 2L _ 2 1000 _ 2000 _ 444 Qss Fire pump flow rate in feet per second a 4500 4500 L Length of pipe in feet a Speed of pressure wave Vv Qss x Tc x 7 481 9 5 x 444 x 7 481 31 55 in feet per second Steel pipe 4500 ft sec Cast iron 4500 ft sec Ductile iron 4500 ft sec 1 4 PVC pipe 1250 ft sec AF 1 zt VAL mo 4 or A2 54 P Maximum allowable pressure 2 i P Tank pre c
8. harge pressure setting n Gas constant pre charge gas dry air 1 2 Volume of Tank in Gallons YY 9199 58 4 nitrogen 1 4 AF 54 A Areaof Pipe pipe size V Velocity of water in feet per second Recommendation SPT 11 Tank A B Sys C D E Ship inh Vol Height Diameter Conn Conn Conn Stand Wt Description Standard Construction Model Inset CtrLine Dia No Lit Gal mm ins mm ins ins ins ins ins kg Ibs Shell Steel SPT 7 200 53 1245 48 5 610 24 4 1 s 84s 19 166 367 Bladder Heavy Duty Butyl SPT 11 300 80 1600 6275 610 24 4 1 84s 19 1208 459 NSF ANSI 61 SPT 14 400 106 1956 76 5 610 24 4 1 8s 19 282 618 Bladder Thickness 100 Minimum SPT 18 500 132 2311 90 5 610 24 4 1 8s 19 333 731 SPT 21 600 158 1893 74 762 30 4 1 7 24 433 950 System Connection Steel ANSI Flange SPT 28 800 211 2365 93 762 30 4 1 7 24 513 1125 Coating Red Oxide Primer SPT 35 1000 264 2086 8275 914 36 6 3 4 7 30 693 1520 Factory Precharge 25 PSIG 1 7 bar SPT 42 1200 317 2465 94 914 36 6 3 4 7 30 784 1720 SPT 50 1400 370 2781 109 914 36 6 3 4 7 30 866 1900 SPT 56 1600 422 2178 85 1220 48 8 1 4 10 42 1049 2300 SPT 70 2000 528 2528 99 1220 48 8 1 4 10 42 1231 2700
9. 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 Rd 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 authorized 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 AMTROL Inc e 1400 Division Road W Warwick Rhode Island 02893 Telephone 401 884 6300 e Fax 401 885 2567 Revised 8 03 The AMTROL logo AMTROL and SURGE TROL are registered trademarks of AMTROL Inc and its affiliates in the U S and elsewhere All rights reserved
10. ump start up creating water hammer adjust the factory pre charge setting to 15 below static pressure 4 For applications with surge issues created by pump shut down adjust the factory pre charge setting to 50 below static pressure 5 For applications with quick closing valves please consult manufacturer for tank location and pre charge settings 401 535 1216 6 Replace and tighten cap on air valve TO SYSTEM A WARNING If adjusting the pre charge pressure A WARNING higher than 55 PSIG the unit must be tied to the system immediately Failure to do so could damage the bladder and void all warranties Installation 1 The Surge Trol should be installed as close to the offending fixture as possible in applications where there are issues with a quick closing valve 2 The Surge Trol should be installed as close to the pump as possible in surge applications 3 Once the Surge Trol is installed and the pre charge adjusted properly check for any leakage Make repairs if necessary Maintenance 1 A qualified professional should check the complete system including the Surge Trol yearly and more frequently as the system ages Operation 1 The Surge Trol is designed to provide surge protection as well as provide a cushion to prevent water hammer depending on its application 2 Water temperature is not to exceed 240 F or fall below 35 F 3 The factory pre charge setting is 25 PSIG and should only be adjusted at the tim
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