Operation
Testing for Air Cell Leakage
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Drain all water from tank by opening faucet closest
to tank.
3. Remove pole piece cap and valve cap from valve
and charge air cell.
4. Check air pressure after 24 hours. If air cell leaks,
pressure will drop. If so, replace air cell.
Figures 4, 5 and 6 depict typical tank installations
To Household
Water System
Relief Valve
Pressure
Switch
From Well
Figure 4: Typical Installation with Jet Pump
To
Service
Pressure
From
Submersible
Pump in Well
Figure 5: Typical Installation with Submersible Pump
Check Valve
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Pressure
Gauge
Relief
Valve
Floor
Drain
Switch
Figure 6: Typical Installation with Vertical Multi-Stage
Pump
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Pressure
Pressure
Switch
Gauge
To
Service
Relief
Valve
Floor
Drain
Check
Valve
6
6 0
4 0
2 0
8 0
1 0 0
Pressure
Regulator
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