Safe, compliant, leak-free, and properly sized expansion tank installation
Specifications
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- MH
- MF
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Safe and properly sized expansion tank |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
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Locate the expansion tank on the cold water inlet to the water heater between the water heating equipment and the required shut off |
Prevent isolation of the expansion tank from the water heater |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
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Install expansion tank in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable code If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement |
Safe and compliant installation |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
|---|---|
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Support expansion tank so that it does not move or sag using rigid support material that is able to support twice the weight of the tank filled with water |
Durable rigid support |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
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Set the pressure in the expansion tank to match the incoming water pressure |
Set correct air pressure |
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- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
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Provide occupants/owners with user's manual, warranty information, installation instructions, and installer contact information |
Manufacturer supplied information available to occupant |