Criterion 6.1.1.3 Thermal Expansion

Criterion text:
The system design, components and subassemblies shall include adequate provisions for the thermal contraction and expansion of heat transfer fluids, thermal storage fluids and system components that will occur over the design temperature range.

Comments:
The installer must follow the manufacturer's SRCC approved installation instructions and install the components at the location specified in the approved system schematic (Figure 1). All portions of the system plumbing that can be isolated while energy is being added must include a properly sized expansion tank.


Figure 1

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