Thermal expansion – State Series 301 User Manual

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METAL
DRAIN PAN
1 3/4” DEPTH MAXIMUM

FLOOR DRAIN

DRAIN LINE 3/4”

ID MINIMUM

DISCHARGE PIPE

DO NOT CAP OR PLUG

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

IN A CLOSED SYSTEM, USE A

THERMAL EXPANSION TANK

COLD WATER

SUPPLY TO FIXTURES

COLD WATER

INLET VALVE
(SHUT-OFF VALVE)

PRESSURE REDUCING

VALVE WITH BYPASS

UNION

HOT WATER
OUTLET

MASSACHUSSETTS:
INSTALL A VACUUM RELIEF
IN COLD WATER LINE PER
SECTION 19 MGL 142.

MAIN WATER SUPPLY

6” MAXIMUM

AIR GAP

1” MINIMUM

FIGURE 13.

COLD

WATER

INLET

HOT

WATER

OUTLET

TEMPERED WATER

TO FIXTURES

MIXING VALVE

(SET TO 120°F)

FOLLOW THE MIXING

VALVE MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

UNTEMPERED
HOT WATER

FIGURE 14.

Please note the following:

The system should be installed only with piping that is

suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper,

CPVC, or polybutylene. This water heater must not be

installed using iron piping or PVC water piping.

Use only pumps, valves, or fittings that are compatible

with potable water.

It is recommend that only full flow ball or gate valves

are used in water piping installations. The use of valves

that may cause excessive restriction to water flow is not

recommended.

Use only 95/5 tin-antimony or other equivalent solder.

Any lead based solder must not be used.

Piping that has been treated with chromates, boiler seal,

or other chemicals must not be used.

Chemicals that may contaminate the potable water

supply must not be added to the piping system.

Thermal Expansion

As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system,
the volume of water will increase. As the volume of water increases,
there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure due to thermal
expansion. Thermal expansion can cause premature tank failure
(leakage). This type of failure is not covered under the limited warranty.
Thermal expansion can also cause intermittent temperature-pressure
relief valve operation: water discharged from the valve due to excessive
pressure build up. The temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended
for the constant relief of thermal expansion. This condition is not covered
under the limited warranty.

A properly-sized thermal expansion tank should be installed on all closed
systems to control the harmful effects of thermal expansion. Contact a
plumbing service agency or your retail supplier regarding the installation
of a thermal expansion tank.

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