AMTROL TC-20 Titan Residential Pre-Pressurized Well Tanks Instruction Manual

AMTROL TC-20 Titan Residential Pre-Pressurized Well Tanks

• 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 licensed professional immediately. Current copies of the Product manual can be viewed at www.amtrol.com. Use proper safety equipment when installing.
• THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY AND OTHER HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING

• READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. 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 LICENSED 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. EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD. THE WELL TANK MUST BE OPERATED SO THAT THE PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE.
• EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to follow the instructions in the product manual can cause a rupture or explosion; possibly causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or flooding and/or property damage.
• Use only with a potable water system. Do not operate in a setting with freezing temperatures or where the temperature can exceed 120°F and do not exceed the maximum working pressure specified for this Product in the Manual. Mount vertically only.
• Chlorine & 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 performance and prevent premature failure.
• 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.
• 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 the Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 120°F. Do not adjust the pre-charge or re-pressurize this Product except for any adjustments required at the time of initial installation, especially if the Product is corroded, damaged or has 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, lead to Product failure, serious or fatal personal injury, leakage, and/or property damage.
• This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
• PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
• DANGER! EXPLOSION HAZARD. WHEN THE WELL TANK HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AND A CHANGE TO A HIGHER PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE IS NECESSARY DUE TO A REQUIRED CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH SETTING, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAN CAUSE A RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE. Every Titan is tested to 125 psig, the maximum working pressure for the Titan line. Should pressures exceed 125 psig, proper selection and sizing of an ASME Well-X-Trol should be made.
  RELIEF VALVE IS REQUIRED. A relief valve should be installed which is set to open at excessive pressures (100 psig or more). This will protect the Titan and other system components should the pressure switch malfunction and fail to shut the pump off. The relief valve should be installed at the connection of the Titan to the system piping and have a discharge equal to the pump’s capacity at 100 psig.

CAUTION

• AS IN ALL PLUMBING PRODUCTS AND WATER STORAGE VESSELS, BACTERIA CAN GROW IN
• YOUR WELL TANK, ESPECIALLY DURING TIMES OF NON-USE. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL PLUMBING OFFICIAL REGARDING ANY STEPS YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE TO SAFELY DISINFECT YOUR HOME’S PLUMBING SYSTEM.
• A water test must be taken before installation of any water treatment equipment.

DANGER! EXPLOSION HAZARD. IF YOU

• ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE OR ADD PRESSURE TO A TANK THAT IS CORRODED OR DAMAGED OR WITH DIMINISHED INTEGRITY,
• THE TANK CAN BURST OR EXPLODE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• ONLY ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL WHEN THE TANK IS NEW OR WHEN THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK AND LACK OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL CORROSION IS CONFIRMED.
• ONLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD CHECK, ADJUST OR RE-CHARGE THE PRE-CHARGE OF TANKS.
• For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock, property damage or personal injury.
• Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
• Do not install in direct sunlight. Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-
• Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and

ELECTROCUTION AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.

• Before work is performed on the tank, turn off the power to the pump and release all water pressure in the tank and pumping system.

How a Well Tank Works

1. As the pump fills the tank with water, the air above the diaphragm is compressed. This increases the pressure in the tank and causes the pressure switch to turn off the pump.
2. When water is used, it is drawn from the tank and the pressure inside the tank decreases. The reduced pressure starts the pump and refills the tank.

The amount of water delivered between pump cycles is called drawdown. The larger the well tank, the greater the drawdown capacity, the less the pump needs to run. This saves energy and money, and extends pump life. Larger tank sizes also increase the water storage volume to provide more consistent water pressure.

Installation

System Connection
Models: TC-20 through TC-32: 1″ NPT TC-44 through TC-119: 1¼” NPT

For PVC System Connection:

1. Plumb tank with standard NPT threaded connection or plumb tank with glue joint fitting by first cutting hex and NPT fitting off.
2. If cut was made, glue a Sch 80 PVC coupling (not included).

Pre Installation

• 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.

Installation Surface:

The surface on which the Titan is installed should be capable of supporting its operating weight (including the weight of water). The Titan should be installed as close as possible to the pressure switch. This will reduce the adverse effects of added friction loss and differences in elevation between Titan and/or water supply main and switch.

Installation Location:

• Adjacent to the pump: This is the location chosen most often. The Titan tank can be used whether pumps are above or below the surface. In either case, it protects the pump by reducing surge, dampening pressure spikes, offering a point of pressure control, and providing minimum run time. This location also permits all equipment to be placed in an area that’s both serviceable and secure.
  At the end of long pipe runs: The Titan tank can be positioned at the end of a long run of pipe so it can provide rapid system response and adequate protection. When this location is chosen, the pressure switch should either be relocated with the Titan tank or the setting should be adjusted to compensate for any line pressure drop.

Tank Prep/Install

1. Remove protective air valve cap.
2. Check pre-charge pressure from valve core.
3. Release or add air as necessary to set the pre-charge pressure 2 psig below the pressure switch pump cut-in setting. (Example, 38 psig precharge for a 40/60 pressure.)
4. Replace protective air valve cap.
5. Plumb tank per the chosen system diagram.
6. Wire in pressure switch.

Suggested Piping Diagrams

Mulitiple Tank Diagram

All tanks should be set with the same pressure based on system setup.

Start-Up

Fine Tuning Procedures

1. Restore power and pressurize system until pump cuts off.
2. Open one or more fixtures to reduce pressure and initiate a pump cycle.
3. Check operation. Make adjustments only when the tank is empty of water and the system is off.

Adjusting Precharge After Installation

• Step 1. Drain tank of all water. Check precharge pressure in the Titan Tank.
• Step 2. Release or add air as necessary to set the precharge pressure 2 psig below the pressure switch pump cut-in setting.

Maintenance

A licensed professional should check the complete system, including the Titan, yearly and more frequently as the system ages.

Warranty

• TC Models: Five (5) Year Limited Warranty

• Visit www.amtrol.com for complete warranty details and to register the serial number of your well tank.

• 1400 Division Road, West Warwick, RI USA 02893 T: 800.426.8765www.amtrol.com
  

• © 2022 Worthington Industries, Inc.

• Part #: 9004-003 (02/22)

Documents / Resources

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References

• COMPANY - Amtrol
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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