Amtrol 9015-610 User Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

D’INSTALLATION, D’OPÉRATION ET DE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN, OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO

1400 Division Road, West Warwick, RI 02893 T: 401.884.6300 F: 401.885.2567 www.amtrol.com

Champion® Family / 100 PSIG

Pre-pressurized Water System Well Tanks

Réservoirs de puits de système d’eau à pressurisation initiale

Tanques hidroneumáticos prepresurizados para sistemas de agua

Les modèles incluent: À support

WARNING: REVIEW ALL GENERAL SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION ON PAGE 2 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
AVERTISSEMENT: EXAMINER TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ ET DE PRODUIT DE

LA PAGE 5 AVANT L’INSTALLATION.

ADVERTENCIA: ANTES DE INSTALAR, REPASE TODA LA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL DE SEGURIDAD Y DEL

PRODUCTO QUE SE ENCUENTRA EN LA PÁGINA 8.

Your well tank by AMTROL has been carefully assembled and factory tested. To enjoy the full service your well tank can provide,
you should read and follow all of the instructions in this manual. When all installation steps have been completed, make sure you also
follow the enclosed post-installation and start-up checklists before using your AMTROL product. You should also read carefully the
sections describing proper product maintenance, and follow the required procedures as you use your well tank. Return this booklet
to its original envelope, and keep it with the well tank. This manual may become out-of-date by later amendments. Check our web
site, www.amtrol.com, or ask your AMTROL supplier for any updates relating to your product. This product comes with a limited
five (5) year warranty, see AMTROL Limited Warranty for details. Our goal is to ensure you are fully satisfied with your new well
tank. If any questions or concerns arise, call Technical Service at 401-535-1216.

Ce réservoir de puits AMTROL a été assemblé et testé à l’usine avec soin. Pour utiliser toute sa fonctionnalité, veuillez lire et suivre
toutes les instructions de ce manuel. Après avoir effectué toutes les étapes de l’installation, il faut s’assurer de suivre aussi les listes
ci-jointes de contrôle après installation et de démarrage avant d’utiliser ce produit AMTROL. Lire aussi avec soin les sections décrivant
la maintenance appropriée à ce produit et suivre les procédures requises pour l’utilisation du réservoir de puits. Remettre en place
ce livret dans sa pochette d’origine et le conserver avec le réservoir. Ce manuel peut être l’objet de révisions ultérieures. Consulter
notre site Internet à www.amtrol.com ou demander au fournisseur AMTROL les mises à jour concernant ce produit. Ce produit est
vendu avec une garantie limitée de cinq (5) ans. Voir la garantie limitée d’AMTROL pour de plus amples informations. Notre
but est d’assurer l’entière satisfaction pour ce nouveau réservoir de puits. Pour toute question ou problème, contacter le Service
technique au 401-535-1216.

Models Include: Stand

Los modelos incluyen: Base

Su tanque hidroneumático fabricado por AMTROL ha sido cuidadosamente ensamblado y probado en fábrica. Para que pueda
disfrutar por completo el servicio que su tanque hidroneumático le puede proveer, le recomendamos que lea y siga todas las
instrucciones que hay en este manual. Cuando complete todos los pasos de instalación, cerciórese de haber seguido también las
listas de verificación pos instalación y de puesta en marcha, antes de usar su producto AMTROL. Asimismo, le recomendamos que lea
cuidadosamente las secciones que describen el mantenimiento apropiado del producto, y que al usar su tanque hidroneumático siga
los procedimientos requeridos. Vuelva a colocar este folleto en su sobre original y téngalo junto a su tanque. Este manual puede
quedar desactualizado por enmiendas posteriores, por lo que le recomendamos que verifique en nuestro sitio de Web, www.amtrol.

com, o que le pregunte a su proveedor de productos AMTROL, si hay alguna actualización para su producto. Este producto tiene
una garantía limitada de cinco (5) años; para mayor información remitirse a la Garantía Limitada de AMTROL. Nuestra meta

es asegurar su completa satisfacción con su nuevo tanque hidroneumático. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, llame al Servicio
Técnico al 401-535-1216

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
POSSIBLE INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.

VOICI LE SYMBOLE D’ALERTE DE SÉCURITÉ. IL EST UTILISÉ POUR SIGNALER LES RISQUES D’ACCIDENT OU AUTRES
DANGERS. IL FAUT RESPECTER TOUS LES MESSAGES DE SÉCURITÉ QUI SUIVENT CE SYMBOLE AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES
RISQUES POTENTIELS DE BLESSURE OU DE DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL.
ESTE ES EL SÍMBOLO DE ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD. SE USA PARA ALERTARLE DE POSIBLES LESIONES Y OTROS
PELIGROS. PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO LESIONES, ASÍ COMO DE DAÑOS MATERIALES, OBEDEZCA TODOS LOS
MENSAJES DE SEGURIDAD QUE ACOMPAÑAN A ESTE SÍMBOLO.

Part #(Pièce N°,Parte #): 9015-610 (02/11)

1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS TANK, LIKE MOST TANKS UNDER PRESSURE, WILL OVER TIME CORRODE OR FAIL AND/OR MAY BURST AND/OR LEAK OR

TO MINIMIZE RISK, A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL MUST INSTALL AND PERIODICALLY INSPECT AND SERVICE THE UNIT. A DRIP PAN, CONNECTED TO AN
ADEQUATE DRAIN MUST BE INSTALLED IF LEAKING OR FLOODING CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE TO SAFELY DISINFECT YOUR HOME’S PLUMBING SYSTEM.

EXPLOSION, SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SYSTEM PRESSURE.

FLOOD (AND IN RARE CASES EXPLODE) WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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/

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

FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL, AND THE

FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC WARNINGS. FAILURE TO DO SO IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD. THE WELL TANK MUST BE OPERATED SO THAT THE MAXIMUM SYSTEM

PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 150 PSI OR LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS WHICHEVER IS LESS.

A RELIEF VALVE WITH A MAXIMUM RELIEF PRESSURE OF 125 PSI MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE SYSTEM. THE

RELIEF VALVE MUST BE CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE PUMP AT THE MAXIMUM

FAILURE TO UTILIZE A PROPERLY SIZED WELL TANK (BASED ON THE FOLLOWING SIZING INSTRUCTIONS) WILL

FLOODING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAN CAUSE A RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DO NOT ADJUST OR ADD PRESSURE IF THERE HAS BEEN A LOSS OF AIR. DO NOT
ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE IF THERE IS VISIBLE EXTERIOR CORROSION. DO NOT ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE
IF THERE HAS BEEN A REDUCTION OF THE PUMP CYCLE TIME OR THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE COMPARED TO ITS INITIAL SETTING.
THIS IS BECAUSE REDUCTION IN PUMP CYCLE TIME CAN RESULT FROM LOSS OF TANK AIR PRESSURE WHICH IN TURN CAN MEAN
THERE MAY BE INTERNAL CORROSION AND ANY RE-PRESSURIZATION OR ADDITIONAL PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OR
EXPLOSION.

CONTAMINANTS, INCLUDING CHLORINE AND TREAT YOUR WATER APPROPRIATELY TO INSURE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
AND PREVENT PREMATURE FAILURE. 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.

RESULT IN EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON THE PUMP AND MAY ULTIMATELY LEAD TO PRODUCT FAILURE, LEAKING OR

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,

• 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 QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD CHECK, ADJUST OR RE-CHARGE THE PRE-CHARGE OF TANKS.

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,

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

INSTALL OR STORE WHERE TANK WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING OR ABOVE

100ºF. WATER FREEZING IN THE SYSTEM WILL BREAK IT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT WATER OVER 100°F.

USE ONLY LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX FOR ALL SWEAT-SOLDER CONNECTIONS, AS REQUIRED BY STATE

AND FEDERAL CODES.

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 FOLLOW THE ABOVE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/
OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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2. LIMITED 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 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:

• 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;

• 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;

• 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;

• 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. 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 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 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.

Revised 01/11

AMTROL Inc. • 1400 Division Road • W. Warwick, Rhode Island 02893 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]

The AMTROL logo, AMTROL, Well-X-Trol, Champion, Wel-Flo, Extrol, Fill-Trol, Therm-X-Trol, and BoilerMate are registered trademarks of AMTROL Inc. and its affiliates in the U.S. and elsewhere.
All rights reserved.

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3. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

AIR VA L V E

LABEL

AIR

VA L V E

CAP

AIR VA LVE LABEL

IN POSITION

OVER CAP

FIGURE 1

IMPORTANT STEPS AND DECISIONS

REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND

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MAINTAINED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. IN

ADDITION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL,

FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE

CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH CODES, THE
CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL PLUMBING

CODE AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.

DRIP PAN AND DRAIN: To avoid leaking and/or flooding

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damage, install with a drip pan connected to an adequate
working drain kept clear at all times.

4. REQUIRED COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES CHECKLIST

VERTICAL STAND MODELS

1. PRESSURE SWITCH

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2. RELIEF VALVE

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3. 1 UNION

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4. 1 SHUT OFF VALVE

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5. VALVE DRAIN

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6. PRESSURE GAUGE

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7. TANK-TEE

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the maximum working pressure for the well tank line.

Location

Proper well tank Location

The well tank should be installed as close as possible to the
pressure switch. This will reduce the adverse effects of added
friction loss and pressure switch bouncing, and the difference in
elevation between well tank and switch.

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 INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• DO NOT ADJUST OR ADD PRESSURE IF THERE HAS BEEN A LOSS OF

• DO NOT ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE IF THERE IS VISIBLE

• DO NOT ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE IF THERE HAS BEEN A

Adjusting Precharge

Prior to Installation

All well tanks are shipped with a standard precharge
of 38 psig.

Step 1. Remove protective air valve cap
Step 2. Check precharge pressure should be + or -

Step 3. Release or add air as necessary to make

Step 4. Replace protective air valve cap. Peel off

MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURES

Every well tank is air tested to 100 psig,

5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! EXPLOSION HAZARD. WHEN THE WELL
TANK HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AND A CHANGE TO

AIR.

EXTERIOR CORROSION.

REDUCTION OF THE PUMP CYCLE TIME OR THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE
COMPARED TO ITS INITIAL SETTING. THIS IS BECAUSE REDUCTION IN PUMP
CYCLE TIME CAN RESULT FROM LOSS OF TANK AIR PRESSURE WHICH
IN TURN CAN MEAN THERE MAY BE INTERNAL CORROSION AND ANY
RE-PRESSURIZATION OR ADDITIONAL PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN
RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION.

10% of the factory setting)

the precharge pressure 2 psig below
the pressure switch pump cut-in setting.

(Example, if you have a well tank with

a precharge of 38 psig, and you have
a pressure switch setting of 30/50 psig,
adjust precharge of your well tank from 38
psig to 28 psig.)

backing of label and apply over air valve
cap.

RELIEF VALVE RECOMMENDED

be installed which is set to open at excessive pressures (75

psig or more). This will protect your well tank 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 your well tank to the system piping and have a
discharge equal to the pump’s capacity at 75 psig.

rupture or explosion possibly causing serious or fatal
injury, flooding, and / or property damage.

It is recommended that a relief valve

Explosion Hazard. Failure to follow
these instructions can cause a

System Connection

1. Locate your well tank in the final desired location.

2. Level as necessary.

3. To eliminate friction loss, do not reduce the pipe size from the

pump to the well tank.

Start Up

Fine Tuning Procedures

Many times the actual pressure switch will vary from the standard
pressure range indicated. These variations could cause a momentary
lag of water delivery, as the pressure switch is not “tuned to the well tank
precharge pressure”.

1. Fill the system and well tank until pump cuts off.

2. Open one or more fixtures to drain the well tank.

3. If there is a momentary pause in the water flow from the time the well

tank is emptied and the pump starts, adjust pump cut-in setting clock­wise slightly (see figure 2).

4. Close fixtures and refill well tank to pump cut off. Check time to fill.

5. Open fixtures and see if pause in water is eliminated. If not, con-

tinue adjusting pressure switch.

FIGURE 2

Pressure Adjustment Clockwise

To Increase Cut-Out Pressure
Counter Clockwise To
Decrease Cut-Out Pressure

Adjusting Precharge After Installation

Step 1. Drain tank of all water. Check precharge pressure in the

Step 2. Release or add air as necessary to make the precharge

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well tank.

pressure 2 psig below the pressure switch pump cut-in setting.