A pressure tank is an essential part of a pressurized water system that provides water pressure. The tank stores water between the diaphragm and the liner. The pressure tank reduces the number of times the pump needs to start significantly increasing the lifespan of your well pump. The tension of the diaphragm maintains the water pressure within the system ensuring proper operation of all water appliances such as a dishwasher and washing machine and provides a robust flow of water for showering. No maintenance is needed. A properly set-up pump and tank will work as a team to deliver water pressure to your home and provide many years of dependable service. The Red Lion RL34A tank is a 34-gallon vertical tank with a drawdown of 10.8 gallons at 30/50 PSI. It is designed to handle up to 11 water fixtures simultaneously. The RL34A is equipped with a 1-inch FNPT threaded elbow system connection. The RL34A is made of heavy-duty 20-gauge cold rolled carbon steel with a 304 stainless steel connector. It has a triple grade almond paint finish. The liner material is FDA grade polypropylene. The unit is rated at a maximum working temperature of 194 degrees F and a maximum working pressure of 150 PSI. It can be installed in a series or in parallel for increased system capacity. Initial set-up: The tank is pre-charged to 20 PSI in order to transport this pump safely and must be filled with air to 2 PSI below the cut-in setting of the pressure switch. For example, a 30/50 system needs 28 PSI of air in the tank. A 40/60 system needs 38 PSI. To fill the pump with air, use a standard bicycle pump and monitor the pressure using a pressure gauge (not included). This system is NSF/ANSI/CAN 61/CAN 372 tested and certified by WQA. APPLICATION Designed to work with a well pump system to maintain water pressure when the pump is not running; certified for safe, clean, drinking water NSFANSICAN 61 and NSFANSICAN 372 approved BUILT TO LAST Heavyduty 20gauge steel tank; 304 stainless steel water connection with patented leak safe technology; high performance variable geometry butyl rubber diaphragm; propylene liner SETUP Tank is precharged to 20 PSI for transportation; air pressure in the tank must be topped off with a bicycle pump to 2 PSI below the pressure switch cutin setting STURDY BASE Thermoplastic base lifts tank off of the floor preventing condensation from forming and staining of the floor SPECIFICATIONS 34 gallons; 10.8 gallon drawdown 3050 PSI; able to handle approximately 11 water fixtures running simultaneously; 1inch FNPT threaded elbow system connection