Duct Flanges; Air Filter - Rheem RHSL-HM1817AA Installation Instructions Manual

FIGURE 15
CONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT
CONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP.
UNIT
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DRAIN FITTING
UNIT MUST BE SLIGHTLY INCLINED
TOWARD DRAIN CONNECTION.
IMPORTANT: When making drain fitting connections to drain pan, do not overtighten.
Overtightening fittings can split pipe connections on the drain pan.
• Install drain lines so they do not block service access to front of the unit. Minimum
clearance of 24 inches is required for filter, coil or blower removal and service access.
• Make sure unit is level or pitched slightly toward primary drain connection so that
water will drain completely from the pan. (See Figure 7.)
• Do not reduce drain line size less than connection size provided on condensate drain
pan.
• All drain lines must be pitched downward away from the unit a minimum of 1/8" per
foot of line to ensure proper drainage.
• Do not connect condensate drain line to a closed or open sewer pipe. Run conden-
sate to an open drain or outdoors.
• The drain line should be insulated where necessary to prevent sweating and damage
due to condensate forming on the outside surface of the line.
• Make provisions for disconnecting and cleaning of the primary drain line should it
become necessary. Install a 3 in. trap in the primary drain line as close to the unit as
possible. Make sure that the top of the trap is below connection to the drain pan to
allow complete drainage of pan (See Figure 7).
• Auxiliary drain line should be run to a place where it will be noticeable if it becomes
operational. Occupant should be warned that a problem exists if water should begin
running from the auxiliary drain line.
• Plug the unused drain connection with the plugs provided in the parts bag, using a
thin layer of teflon paste, silicone or teflon tape to form a water tight seal.
• Test condensate drain pan and drain line after installation is complete. Pour water into
drain pan, enough to fill drain trap and line. Check to make sure drain pan is draining
completely, no leaks are found in drain line fittings, and water is draining from the ter-
mination of the primary drain line.

7.3 DUCT FLANGES

Field-installed duct flanges (4 pieces) are shipped with units. Install duct flanges as
needed on top of the unit. (See Figure 3.)
8.0 AIR FILTER (not factory-installed)
• External filter or other means of filtration is required. Units should be sized for a maxi-
mum of 300 feet/min. air velocity or that recommended for the type filter installed.
Filter application and placement are critical to airflow, which may affect the heating and
cooling system performance. Reduced airflow can shorten the life of the system's major
components, such as motor, limits, elements, heat relays, evaporator coil or compressor.
Consequently, we recommend that the return air duct system have only one filter loca-
tion. For systems with a return air filter grill or multiple filter grills, can have a filter
installed at each of the return air openings.
If high efficiency filters or electronic air cleaners are used in the system, it is important
that the airflow is not reduced to maximize system performance and life. Always verify
that the system's airflow is not impaired by the filtering system that has been installed,
by performing a temperature rise and temperature drop test.
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