Correct Installation Of The Condensate Pipe Work - Vaillant VAI 6-025 WN Installation Manual

9.3.3 Correct installation of the condensate pipe
work
b WARNING!
Danger of breakdowns or malfunction.
• Danger of water leaks and blockages from
unit and pipework:
- Ensure that sufficient air breaks and traps are provided
to avoid water being retained within the indoor unit.
Otherwise, the condensed water could leak from the
indoor unit.
- For gravity drains ensure fall is sufficient, the pipework is
adequately supported and does not sag and bends are of
large radius to avoid blockages.
- If the water pipe is runs outdoors, ensure that it is
insulated against freezing.
- If the condensed water pipe runs through an un�heated
room, fit thermal insulation.
- Avoid installing the condensed water pipe with a rising
bend (see Figure 9.1).
Fig. 9.1 Avoid rising bends.
- If the drain is run to a tank or butt, avoid installing the
condensed water pipe with its free end submerged in
water (see Figure 9.2).
Fig. 9.2 Avoiding submerging the end.
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- Do not allow the drain line to be kinked or flattened which
could reduce the flow of water from the indoor unit (see
Figure 9.3).
Fig. 9.3 Avoid kinking the pipe.
- For drain pipes run to ground level outside, install the
condensed water pipe in such a way that the distance of
its free end from the floor is at least 5 cm (see Figure 9.4).
Fig. 9.4 Minimum distance from the floor.
Legend
H Minimum distance from the floor: 5 cm
- Install the condensed water pipe in such a way that its
free end is kept away from unpleasant odours, such as
from open drains, to ensure that they are not drawn back
into the unit (see Figure 9.5).
Fig. 9.5 Avoids unpleasant odours.
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