COUNTRYLINE CLPT20H Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks Owner’s Manual

COUNTRYLINE CLPT20H Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks

Product Information: Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks

The Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks are available in multiple models: CLPT20H, CLPT52, CLPT20, CLPT85, CLPT36, and CLPT119. These tanks are used to store water supply for household, irrigation, or industrial applications. The tanks come pre-charged with air and are designed to maintain water pressure within a specified range. The tanks are made of high-quality steel and come with a warranty (exceptions apply).

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the manual carefully before installation, operation, and maintenance of the product. Failure to follow the instructions could result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
2. Consult an installer or licensed plumber for correct relief valve installation. Install the system according to local codes.
3. Always test water from the well for purity before using. Check with the local health department for testing procedures.
4. Before installing or servicing the tank, ensure that the pump electric power source is disconnected. Release all water pressure before working on the tank or system. Release air pressure before removing cover flange.
5. Install the relief valve in the pump supply line to the tank as close to the tank as possible.
6. Ensure that the pump electrical circuit is properly grounded.
7. Remove bleeder orifices, air volume controls or other air charging devices in the existing system.
8. Do not use the tank as a surge suppressor.
9. Risk of explosion: To prevent possible serious or fatal injury and/or damage to equipment, system pressure must be less than 100 PSI (689kPa) under any circumstances. If system discharge pressure can exceed 100 PSI (689kPa), install a relief valve capable of passing the full pump volume at 100 PSI (689kPa).
10. Risk of freezing: Do not allow the pump, tank or piping system to freeze. Allowing the tank to freeze voids the tank warranty.

Following these instructions will ensure the safe and efficient use of the Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks for your water storage needs.

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: 800-535-4950
Fax: 800-526-3757
www.tractorsupply.com

OWNER’S MANUAL
Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks

• CLPT20H CLPT20
• CLPT36 CLPT52
• CLPT85 CLPT119

Installation
For further operating, installation, or maintenance assistance:

Safety

Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury!

DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

1. Read this manual carefully. Failure to follow these Instructions could cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
2. Consult installer or licensed plumber for correct relief valve. Install system according to local codes.
3. Always test water from well for purity before using. Check local health department for testing procedure.
4. Before installing or servicing tank, BE SURE pump electric power source is disconnected. Release all water pressure before working on tank or system. Release air pressure before removing cover flange.
5. Install relief valve in pump supply line to tank, as close to tank as possible.
6. BE SURE pump electrical circuit is properly grounded.
7. Remove bleeder orifices, air volume controls or other air charging devices in existing system.
8. DO NOT USE tank as a surge suppressor.

WARNING
Risk of explosion. To prevent possible serious or fatal injury and/or damage to equipment, system pressure must be less than 100 pounds per square inch (PSI) (689kPa) under any circumstances. Failure to follow instruction can result in tank blowup. If system discharge pressure can exceed 100 PSI (689kPa), install a relief valve capable of passing the full pump volume at 100 PSI (689kPa).

CAUTION
Risk of freezing. Do not allow pump, tank, or piping system to freeze. Freezing can severely damage equipment and may lead to tank explosion and serious injury. Allowing tank to freeze voids tank warranty.

Warranty

Retain Original Receipt for Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is effective January 1, 2013 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before January 1, 2013.
County Line warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at County Line’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per purchase). Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.

For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store. Contact County Line Customer Service at 800-535-4950.

Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet where it was purchased immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. County Line will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.

Sewage Pumps
DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact County Line Customer Service. Sewage pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;
• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;
• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Product / Warranty Period

• CL106, CL108 90 days
• CLTS33P, CLSU14 2 Years
• 4” Submersible Well Pumps 3 Years
• CLVS50C, CLW750, Pressure Tanks 5 Years

General Terms and Conditions; Limitation of Remedies
You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty.

This warranty does not apply to the following:

1. acts of God;
2. products which, in County Line’s sole judgement, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration;
3. failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage;
4. atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

This warranty sets forth County Line’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
COUNTYLINE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CountyLine
293 Wright Street
Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 800-535-4950
Fax: 800-526-3757
www.tractorsupply.com

Installation

General Information

Tanks listed below are pre-charged, or filled with air at the factory, to 40 pounds per square inch (PSI) (276kPa). When installing tank, set tank pressure according to Chart 1. To do this, bleed air from or add air to tank through valve on top of tank.

NOTICE Always set or check tank pre-charge with NO WATER in tank or water pressure in system. If you have already pumped water before setting or checking pre-charge pressure, turn pump off. Open faucet until there is no more water pressure. Set pre-charge in tank according to Chart 1, then close faucet and turn pump back on.

NOTICE Replace and tighten air valve cap after pressure is adjusted correctly. Failure to replace air cap may allow loss of air pressure and lead to tank waterlogging and bladder failure.

When Pressure Switch Setting Is:| Reduce Tank Precharge (PSI) To:
---|---
20-40 PSI (138-276 kPa)| 18 (124 kPa)
30-50 PSI (207-345 kPa)| 28 (193 kPa)
40-60 PSI (276-414 kPa)| 38 (262 kPa)

Chart I – Tank Recharge Settings
(The first number on the pressure switch is the pump ‘ON’ setting; the second number is the pump ‘OFF’ setting.)
Pre-charged storage tanks can be connected together to increase the drawdown. Drawdown is the actual amount of usable water available from when the tank is full to when the pump turns on. Installing two tanks of same size will double the drawdown supply, three tanks will triple the drawdown supply, (Figure 1). Locate pressure switch as shown. Tank and pressure switch cannot be more than 10’ (3M) apart.

NOTICE
Tank capacity is different than drawdown. Tank capacity is the actual physical volume of the sheet metal that makes up the tank.

Operating Cycle

1. Tank nearly empty – air expands filling area above bladder (Figure 2A).
2. Water enters tank – air is compressed above bladder as it fills with water (Figure 2B).
3. Pump-up cycle completed – air compressed to OFF setting of pressure switch (Figure 2C).
4. Water drawn from tank – compressed tank air forces water out of bladder (Figure 2D).
5. Bladder empty – new cycle ready to begin (Figure 2A).

Connect discharge pipe from pump to a tee. Connect one side of tee to tank flange and the other side of tee to service. Use plastic or steel pipe as required. To prevent leaks, use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on male threads of all threaded connections to tank.

NOTICE
To be sure pipe joints are not cross-threaded and all threads are clean, make connections by hand (without sealer) first. When threads are clean, remove pipe, add PTFE tape, and remake connection. Tighten by hand first; finish with pipe wrench.

When installing an elbow or nipple in the plastic tank flange, tighten it hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns with a pipe wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

Standard Tank Replacement
When replacing standard tank in a water system with pre-charged tank, no bleeder orifices or Air Volume Control (AVC) are required. When sizing a pre- charged tank to replace a standard tank, the tanks should have equivalent drawdowns. For example, model CLPT20 pre-charged tank has a drawdown of 5.8 gallons (22L) and is equivalent to a 42 gallon standard tank that has a drawdown of 4.3 gallons (16.3L).

WARNING
Risk of electric shock and explosion.

• Disconnect all power to pump and bleed all pressure from system before working on pump, tank, or piping.
• For jet pump installation, remove AVC tube from port in pump body or jet body and plug port (see Figure 3).
• New pumps come with plug installed.

NOTICE
When working on submersible pumps in wells, be sure safety rope is solidly connected to pump and securely anchored at the well head at all times. Do not drop the pump down the well!

Bleeder Orifices
For submersible pump installations, there may be bleeder orifices in the vertical discharge pipe. They must be removed and the tees plugged when a pre- charged tank is installed in the system. To do this, raise the pump and discharge piping enough to bring the bleeder orifices clear of the well. Remove the bleeder orifices from tees and replace with plugs (see Figure 4). Bleeder orifices may be any of several sizes. Have a supply of 1/2”, 3/4”, and 1” plugs available. Replace pump and reconnect the discharge pipe.

Adjusting Tank Pre-charge
In areas where temperature is high for long periods of time, tank pre-charge pressure may increase. This may reduce tank drawdown
(amount of water available per cycle). If this occurs, adjust pre-charge pressure according to Chart 1.

Flush all air out of piping system and water reservoir portion of pre-charged tank. Adjustment of tank pre-charge is required on new installations, pumps requiring re-priming, and pumps disassembled for service.

1. Open faucets furthest from tank and run pump.
2. Run pump until sputtering stops and steady stream of water flows.
3. Open and close faucets repeatedly until all air has been removed.
4. If stream does not become steady, air may be leaking into system; check for leaks in piping on suction side of pump.

NOTICE
To prevent waterlogging, check tank air charge annually.

To Check Tank Air Charge
If drawdown decreases significantly, check as follows:

1. To check air charge in tank, shut off electric power to pump, open faucet near tank, and drain completely.
2. At air valve, check tank air pressure with tire gauge. See Chart 1 for correct pressure setting. If needed, adjust tank pressure up or down.
3. Use soap or liquid detergent to check for air leaks around air valve. Continuous bubbling indicates leak. If necessary, release air pressure and install new core in air valve, (same type used for automobile tubeless tires.)

Testing for Bladder Leakage

1. Disconnect power to pump.

2. Drain water from tank bladder by opening faucet closest to tank.

3. Remove valve cap and release all pressure by depressing valve core. When air stops coming from valve, remove valve core to release remaining pressure.

4. Disconnect piping from elbow on tank cover flange.

5. Carefully turn tank upside down or lay on its side.
   CAUTION
   Heavy parts. Retained water in tank may cause sudden weight shift when lowering. Support tank so it cannot fall when being lowered or inverted.

6. If bladder leaks, water will run out of valve. If so, replace bladder.

7. If replacing bladder, be sure air and water pressures are relieved before removing cover flange. When reassembling cover flange, do not tighten nuts or mounting studs more than 65 in-lbs.

NOTICE When using metal pipe with plastic fittings, use only PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on male threads.

NOTICE Most standard tanks have separate inlet and outlet ports. Pre- charge tanks have one port serving both functions. When replacing standard tank with a pre-charge tank, run pipe from pump into a tee as shown. Second leg of tee goes to tank elbow. Third leg goes to existing service.

Product Information – Pre-Charged Tanks

PSI (276-414kPa)
CLPT20| 6.9 (26.1)| 5.8 (22)| 5.0 (18.9)
CLPT20H| 6.9 (26.1)| 5.8 (22)| 5.0 (18.9)
CLPT36| 12.7 (48.1)| 10.7 (40.5)| 9.3 (35.2)
CLPT52| 18.3 (69.3)| 15.5 (58.7)| 13.4 (50.7)
CLPT85| 30.0 (113.6)| 26.0 (98.4)| 22.0 (83.3)
CLPT119| 41.3 (156.3)| 35.4 (134.0)| 31.0 (117.3)
Model| Maximum Capacity US Gals (L)| Equivalent to Standard Tank US Gals (L)| Tank Diameter (mm)| Tank Height (mm)| Tank Discharge Tapping
---|---|---|---|---|---
CLPT20| 19 (72)| 42 (159)| 16” (406)| 30-1/8” (765)| 1”
CLPT20H| 19 (72)| 42 (159)| 16” (406)| *24-5/8” (625)| 1”
CLPT36| 35 (132)| 82 (310)| 20” (508)| 36-1/4” (921)| 1”
CLPT52| 50 (189)| 120 (454)| 24” (610)| 34-3/4” (883)| 1-1/4”
CLPT85| 85 (322)| 220 (833)| 24” (610)| 54” (1372)| 1-1/4”
CLPT119| 119 (450)| 320 (1211)| 24” (610)| 68” (1727)| 1-1/4”

• Length overall; this model is a horizontal tank.

Repair Parts

CLPT20H

† Purchase locally.

• Not equipped with pump mounting bracket. Install pump beside tank.

Ref .| Description| Qty .| CLPT20| CLPT36| CLPT52| CLPT85| CLPT119
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Air Valve Cover| 1| U31-380P
2| Air Valve with Cap| 1| U212-160
3| Water Cell – Vinyl| 1| U20-13| U20-9| U20-10| U20-14| U20-20
4| Cover Flange| 1| U31-446P| U31-447P| U231-462P
5| Flanged Nut 5/16-18 Hex| 6| U36-202BT
6| Base| 1| U31-505P| U31-512P
•| Pump Mounting Bracket| 1| TNKBR-P2

Not illustrated, sold separately

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