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READ CAREFULLY THE PRODUCT 

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.  

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 

LICENSED 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. 

Excessive pressure can cause tank to explode.  

Exercise care when filling a tank with air so the 

pressure does not exceed that required or does not exceed the working 

pressure of the tank as stamped on the nameplate.  Failure to follow 

these instructions will result in serious personal injury or death and 

property damage.

This Product, like most Products under pressure, 

may over time corrode, weaken and burst or 

explode, causing serious or fatal injury, leaking or flooding and/or 

property damage.  To minimize risk, a licensed professional must install 

and periodically inspect and service the Product.  A drip pan connected 

to an adequate drain must be installed if leaking or flooding could cause 

property damage.  Do not locate in an area where leakage of the tank or 

connections could cause property damage to the area adjacent to the 

appliance or to lower floors of the structure.

EXPLOSION OR RUPTURE HAZARD 

A relief 

valve must be installed to prevent pressure in 

excess of local code requirement or maximum working pressure 

designated in the Product Manual, whichever is less.  Do not expose 

Product to freezing temperatures or temperatures in excess of 200° F. 

Do not adjust the pre-charge or re-pressure this 

Product except for any adjustments required at the 

time of initial installation, especially if Product is corroded, damaged or 

with diminished integrity. Adjustments to pre-charge must be done at 

ambient temperature only.  Failure to properly size the Product or follow 

these instructions may result in excessive strain on the system and lead 

to Product failure, serious or fatal personal injury, leakage and/or 

property damage.

This product can expose you to chemicals 

including lead, which is known to the State of 

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 

For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 

NOTE:

  Inspect for shipping damage and notify freight carrier or store where purchased immediately if damage is present.  To avoid risk of personal 

injury and property damage, if the product appears to be malfunctioning or shows signs of corrosion, call a licensed professional immediately.  Current 

copies of the Product manual can be viewed at www.amtrol.com.  Use proper safety equipment when installing. 

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.

FIRE-X-TROL

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WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM EXPANSION CHAMBER

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Models FPT-1(C) through FPT-210V(C)

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