Bell & Gossett V57083D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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If missing, it must be replaced.

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V57083D

Diaphragm Expansion Tanks
ASME And Non-Code

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER’S USE.

water systems. The well tank delivers adequate water under

SAFETY
INSTRUCTION

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SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IN­STRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.

DESCRIPTION

Series “PT” and “PTA” expansion tanks are precharged
diaphragm-type vessels. The PTA Series meet the require­ments of the ASME boiler and pressure vessels code. The
Series “PT” and “PTA” tanks are designed to absorb the force
of expanding water and protect the potable water system
from pressure build up. Refer to table 1 on page 2 for pres­sure and temperature information.

Series “WTX”, “WT” and “WTA” tanks are precharged
diaphragm-type vessels. The WTA Series meet the require­ments of the ASME boiler and pressure vessels code. The
Series “WTX”, “WT” and “WTA” tanks help protect the pump
and pressure switches against short cycling in potable well

pressure between pump cycles to meet the required demand.
It will provide economical system operation by minimizing
pump starts and saving energy. Refer to table 1 on page 2 for
pressure and temperature information.

The Series “HFT” tank is designed to absorb the expansion
force in heating water and maintain proper pressurization in a
closed hydronic system. The Series “HFT” tank is not for use
in potable water systems. Refer to table 1 on page 2 for pres­sure and temperature information.

SERIES HFT TANKS ARE
NOT FOR USE IN POTABLE
WATER SYSTEMS

WARNING: Potable or fresh water can cause serious

corrosion in Series HFT tanks. This can result in leakage
and a potential explosion. Do not use HFT tanks for
potable or fresh water applications. Failure to follow this
instruction will result in serious personal injury or death
and property damage.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Pre-Installation

1. Inspect the expansion tank for damage.

WARNING: If the expansion tank is damaged, it

must be exchanged for a new tank. The tank could
rupture. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious personal injury or death and property damage.

2. For a residential potable water installation where:
a. cold water supply (CWS) pressure is less than 80 psig

and the water heater size is up to 120 gallons with an end­ing temperature setting of up to 160°F, the air charge of
the PT-12 Model does not need to be changed.

b. cold water supply pressure (CWS) is greater than 80
psig, the air charge of the PT-12 Model must change to
equal the incoming pressure by charging the expansion
tank with oil free compressed air. Check the pressure fre­quently during this process when filling with air to avoid
over pressurizing the tank.

WARNING: Excessive pressure can cause tank to

explode. 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.

B. Installation (“PT” & “PTA” Series)

1. Install the expansion tanks on the cold water supply (CWS)
line at a point between the water heater and backflow pre­venter, check valve or pressure reducing valve (see Figure 1).

2. Once tank is installed, fill system and check for any leak­age. Make repairs if necessary.

3. Before the initial firing of the water heater, open a hot water
fixture and draw water until all air is removed from the sys­tem. Turn the water heater temperature control
to desired ending temperature level (see water heater
instructions).

4. To relieve initial thermal expansion, slightly open a hot
water faucet. Continue until water heater aquastat tempera­ture is satisfied. Once heater is at its operating range, no
further bleeding of expanded water is required.

5. The system water heater and expansion tank will now be
operational. The expansion tank will absorb pressure
increases caused by thermal expansion to a level well
below the water heater relief valve setting.

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MAXIMUM LIMITATIONS FACTORY

MODEL NUMBER PRESSURE TEMPERATURE PRE-CHARGE

All HFT 100 PSIG (689 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 12 PSIG (83 kPa)
PT-5, PT-12, PT-25V, PT-30V, PT-42V, PT-60V,
PT-80V, PT-180V, PT-210V

150 PSIG (1035 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 40 PSIG (276 kPa)

PT-451 through PT-457 150 PSIG (1035 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 55 PSIG (379 kPa)
PTA-5, PTA-12, PTA-20V, PTA-30V, PTA-42V, PTA-60V,
PTA-80V, PTA-180V, PTA-210V

150 PSIG (1035 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 55 PSIG (379 kPa)

PTA-451 through PTA-457 125 PSIG (862 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 55 PSIG (379 kPa)
WTX-2, WTX-5 100 PSIG (689 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 18 PSIG (124 kPa)
WTX-8 100 PSIG (689 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 28 PSIG (193 kPa)
WTX-10, WTX-14, WTX-10S, WTX-14S, WTX-20S, WTX-26S, WTX-32S,
WTX-34S, WTX-44S, WTX-62S, WTX-81S, WTX-86S, WTX-119S

100 PSIG (689 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 38 PSIG (262 kPa)

WTA-401 through WTA-405 125 PSIG (862 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 30 PSIG (207 kPa)
WTA-447 through WTA-457 125 PSIG (862 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 25 PSIG (172 kPa)

TABLE 1

BACK FLOW PREVENTER
CHECK VALVE

RELIEF VALVE

HOT

WATER

CWS

WATER

HEATER

PT OR PTA

TANK

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

FIGURE 1

WT-401 through WT-405 150 PSIG (1035 kPa) 200°F (93°C) 30 PSIG (207 kPa)
WT-421 through WT-427 100 PSIG (689 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 25 PSIG (172 kPa)
WT-447 through WT-457 150 PSIG (1035 kPa) 240°F (115°C) 25 PSIG (172 kPa)