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Superstor

Glass Lined Storage Tanks

Installation

Start-Up

Maintenance

Parts

Warranty

For Residential and Commercial Use
GL Models*

*Available in Metal Jacketed ASME and Non-ASME Models

This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician. Read all instructions in this manual before installing. 

Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for 

typographical errors in literature.

The surfaces of these products contacted by potable (consumable) water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight as required 

by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

272 Duchaine Blvd

New Bedford, MA 02745

www.htproducts.com 

lp-181 Rev. 003 Rel. 008 Date 8.21.18

Summary of Contents for Superstor GL-119

Page 1: ...do so could result in substantial property damage severe personal injury or death The manufacturer reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature The surfaces of these products contacted by potable consumable water contain less than 0 25 lead by weight as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417 NO...

Page 2: ...nd installation on combustible flooring Do not install this storage tank directly on carpeting Install the storage tank in a location where temperature and pressure relief valve discharge or a leak will not result in damage to the surrounding area Installer Read all instructions in this manual before installing Perform steps in the given order User This manual is for use only by a qualified heatin...

Page 3: ... and storage tank is properly insulated to minimize heat loss The storage tank may be located some distance from the boiler provided the circulator meets flow requirements The greater the distance from the boiler to the storage tank the longer the response will be to a call for hot water This storage tank must be installed vertical on a level surface NOTE In the State of California the storage tan...

Page 4: ... severe damage to the appliance and associated equipment Water quality must be professionally analyzed to determine whether it is necessary to treat the water Various solutions are available to adjust water quality Adverse water quality will affect the reliability of the system In addition operating temperatures above 135o F will accelerate the build up of lime scale and possibly shorten appliance...

Page 5: ...outlet on the boiler See Typical Installation Figure 3 C Hot Water Outlet 50 Gallon Storage Tanks Use both thread tape and pipe dope to connect a 3 4 NPT brass tee In the run of the brass tee install a 3 4 NPT brass T P long element for hot water heaters as required by local codes but not less than a valve certified for meeting the requirements for relief valves for water heaters ANSI Z21 22 and C...

Page 6: ...n 5 minutes 125oF 1 1 2 to 2 minutes 130oF About 30 seconds 135oF About 10 seconds 140oF Less than 5 seconds 145oF Less than 3 seconds 150oF About 1 1 2 seconds 155oF About 1 second Table 1 Approximate Time Temperature Relationships in Scalds A water heating system can deliver scalding water Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury Certain A potable hot water expansion tank may...

Page 7: ...tank and piping to ensure proper storage tank operation Failure to ensure the storage tank is full before turning on the system could result in damage to the water heating system and property damage Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty 2 Check the system for leaks Fix any leaks before continuing the installation Failure to do so could result in property damage or personal injury 3 After ensuri...

Page 8: ... in system Electrical Smoke and CO Detectors Verify devices are installed and working properly Change batteries if necessary Circuit Breakers Check to see that the circuit breaker is clearly labeled Exercise circuit breaker Connections Check wire connections Make sure they are tight Relief Valve Relief Valve Lift and release the relief valve on the storage tank Make certain that the valve operates...

Page 9: ...check Not enough space heat Boiler sized too small Consult chart Slow recovery Circulator head capacity too low T P Valve Discharges Hot Tubs Spas Multiple Showers High Demand Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Tank temperature too high Lower tank temperature Pressure too low Check line pressure for restriction Water expands when heated Install expansion tank Tank recovery slow Sl...

Page 10: ...ents in good operating condition 5 Use the storage tank in an open system or in a closed system with a properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank 6 Use the storage tank at water pressures not exceeding the working pressure shown on the rating plate 7 Keep the storage tank free of damaging scale deposits 8 Make provisions so if the storage tank or any component or connection thereto should...

Page 11: ...is denied If you have questions about the coverage of this warranty please contact HTP at the following address or phone number HTP 272 Duchaine Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 Attention Warranty Service Department 1 800 323 9651 SERVICE LABOR AND SHIPPING COSTS Except when specifically prohibited by the applicable state law the Owner and not the Manufacturer shall be liable for and shall pay for all ch...

Page 12: ...te of Installation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Comments Installer s Code Name Installers Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer IMPORTANT Customer Please only sign after the qualified installer service technician has fully reviewed the installation safety proper operation and maintenance of the system If the system has any problems please call the qualified insta...

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