Water Worker HT6HB - User Manual

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How To Install The Tank
1. Find the fuse or circuit breaker
panel for your house. Turn off the
power to the well pump.
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.
2. Open a faucet inside the house
as close to the tank as possible.
Drain the system as much as
possible by letting the water run
until it runs out.
3. Close the ball or gate valve (this
is the valve that controls the
flow of water from the tank into
the plumbing system inside the
house) (Fig. 1)
4. Close the ball or gate valve on
the pump feed line, the pipe
through which the pump draws
water from the well into the
house. (Fig. 2) This stops water
from running back into the well.
5. Drain the pump system.
Place a bucket under the drain
nearest the existing tank. Or, run
a hose from the drain into a
bucket or floor drain. Loosen a
union coupling over the pump
using the pipe wrench and the
adjustable wrench. This will let
air into the system and let the
water run out. Loosen until the
water flows out. Let the water
run out of the system.
If there is no drain near the
tank, open the pipe union closest to the tank using the 12”
adjustable wrench or the 12” pipe wrench. If there are no
union couplings, use a pipe cutter to open the pipe. Insert a
coupling to re-close the system when you are done draining
the system. (Fig. 3)
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR HORIZONTAL WELL SYSTEM TANKS
Models HT6HB, HT14HB and HT20HB
Keep this manual with the tank for future reference.
Part #: 9015-377 (07/12)
What You’ll Need
Before You Start
Always be sure to equip your well system with a proper Pressure
Relief Valve. This should be capable of discharging the full output of
the pump at or below the maximum working pressure of the lowest
rated component in the system. See the owner’s manual for your
pump for output information. This is vital for safe operation of the
well system. THIS PRODUCT COMES WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY.
SEE WATER WORKER LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.
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/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.
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 PERSONAL
INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION - ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC
SAFETY ALERTS APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to utilize a properly sized well tank will result
in excessive strain on the pump and may ultimately
lead to product failure, leaking or flooding or property damage.
RELIEF VALVE REQUIRED. A relief valve should
be installed which is set to open at excessive
pressures (75 psig or more). This will protect the 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 the well tank to the system piping and have
a discharge equal to the pump’s capacity at 75 psig. At least once
every 3 years or if discharge is present, a licensed contractor should
inspect the temperature and pressure relief valve and replace if
corrosion is evident or the valve does not function. FAILURE TO
INSPECT THIS VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN UNSAFE
TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE BUILD-UP WHICH CAN RESULT IN
PRODUCT FAILURE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR SEVERE
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
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Recommended Tools
Adjustable Wrench
Adjustable Pliers
Pipe Wrench
Hacksaw
Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tank Water Connection Size:
HT6HB 3/4" NPTM
HT14HB and HT20HB 1" NPTM
Pressure Gauge
Relief Valve
Check Valve
Drain Valve
Pressure Switch
Teflon
®
Tape
Additional Parts Required (Not Included)

Summary

What Youll Need

Recommended Tools

List of tools suggested for installation, including wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measure.

Additional Parts Required

List of components not included with the tank, such as pressure gauges and fittings.

Before You Start

General Installation Warnings

Crucial safety warnings regarding installation, personal injury, property damage, and warranty voidance.

Safety Alert Symbol Explanation

Explanation of the safety alert symbol used to indicate potential hazards and reduce risks.

Proper Tank Sizing

Warning about consequences of improperly sized tanks, including pump strain and product failure.

Relief Valve Requirement

Mandatory instruction to install a relief valve for safety against excessive pressure.

How To Install The Tank

Prepare the System

Steps to safely shut off power and drain the existing water system before installation.

Remove Old Tank and Pump

Instructions for disconnecting and removing the existing tank, pump, and inlet pipe.

Prepare the New Tank

Guidance on checking and adjusting the tank's pre-charge pressure using a tire gauge.

Connect the New Tank

Steps for attaching the inlet pipe, positioning the tank, and connecting unions and pump.

Install Pressure Relief Valve

Detailed instructions for installing a pressure relief valve if one is not already present.

Final System Check and Operation

Procedure for turning power back on, filling the tank, checking for leaks, and priming the pump.

Important Safety Instructions

General Usage Limitations

Specifies maximum pressure, temperature, and limitations for water usage (potable only).

Explosion or Rupture Hazards

Warnings about pressure, freezing, corrosion, and improper adjustments leading to rupture.

Corrosion and Water Quality

Information on how water quality affects product life and the need for testing and treatment.

Electrical Safety

Emphasis on following manual instructions to minimize risks of electric shock and property damage.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Notice regarding chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm in California.

Water Worker Limited Product Warranty

Warranty Coverage

Details what is covered: defects in material and workmanship within one year of purchase.

Exclusions and Limitations

Lists conditions not covered, such as improper installation, abuse, or unauthorized repairs.

Remedies and Liability

Defines exclusive remedies, limiting liability to the purchase price and excluding consequential damages.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Procedure for submitting warranty claims, including contacting the seller or Water Worker directly.

Water Worker HT6HB Specifications

General

Capacity	6 gallons
Material	Steel
Max Pressure	100 PSI
Dimensions	15 x 15 x 23 inches
Orientation	Vertical
Maximum operating temperature	120 °F
Connection size	3/4 inch
Pre-Charge Pressure	38 PSI