Lennox ML193UH030XE36B Installation Instructions Manual page 29

Condensate Piping
This unit is designed for either right- or left-side exit of
condensate piping in upflow applications. In horizontal
applications, the condensate trap must extend below the
unit. An 8" service clearance is required for the conden-
sate trap. Refer to figures FIGURE 45 and FIGURE 47
for condensate trap locations. FIGURE 53 shows trap as-
sembly using 1/2" PVC or 3/4" PVC.
NOTE - If necessary the condensate trap may be installed
up to 5' away from the furnace. Use PVC pipe to connect
trap to furnace condensate outlet. Piping from furnace
must slope down a minimum of 1/4" per ft. toward trap.
1 - Determine which side condensate piping will exit
the unit, location of trap, field-provided fittings and
length of PVC pipe required to reach available drain.
NOTE - Do not remove the rubber grommet used to
seal the cabinet on the side not used when installing
the condensate trap.
2 - Use a large flat head screw driver or a 1/2" drive
socket extension and remove plug (FIGURE 45)
from the cold end header box at the appropriate
location on the side of the unit. Install provided 3/4
NPT street elbow fitting into cold end header box.
Use Teflon tape or appropriate pipe dope.
NOTE - Cold end header box drain plugs are facto-
ry installed. Check the unused plug for tightness to
prevent leakage.
3 - Install the cap over the clean out opening at the base
of the trap. Secure with clamp. See FIGURE 53.
4 - Install drain trap using appropriate PVC fittings, glue
all joints. Glue the provided drain trap as shown
in FIGURE 53. Route the condensate line to an
open drain. Condensate line must maintain a 1/4"
downward slope from the furnace to the drain.
CONDENSATE TRAP AND PLUG LOCATIONS
(Unit shown in upflow position)
Trap
(same on
right side)
1-1/2 in.
NOTE - In upflow applications where side return
sate trap, filter rack must be installed beyond
condensate trap or trap must be re-located to
avoid interference.
FIGURE 45
Plug
(same on left side)
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5 - FIGURE 48 and FIGURE 50 show the furnace and
evaporator coil using a separate drain. If necessary
the condensate line from the furnace and evaporator
coil can drain together. See FIGURE 49, FIGURE 51
and FIGURE 52.
Upflow furnace (FIGURE 51) - In upflow furnace
applications the field provided vent must be a mini-
mum 1" to a maximum 2" length above the conden-
sate drain outlet connection. Any length above 2"
may result in a flooded heat exchanger if the com-
bined primary drain line were to become restricted.
Horizontal furnace (FIGURE 52) - In horizontal fur-
nace applications the field provided vent must be a
minimum 4" to a maximum 5" length above the con-
densate drain outlet connection. Any length above
5" may result in a flooded heat exchanger if the com-
bined primary drain line were to become restricted.
NOTE - In horizontal applications it is recommended
to install a secondary drain pan underneath the unit
and trap assembly.
NOTE - Appropriately sized tubing and barbed fit-
ting may be used for condensate drain. Attach to the
drain on the trap using a hose clamp. See FIGURE
46.
CAUTION
Do not use copper tubing or existing copper condensate
lines for drain line.
6 - If unit will be started immediately upon completion of
installation, prime trap per procedure outlined in Unit
Start-Up section.
Field Provided Drain Components
Elbow
Tubing
FIGURE 46
Condensate line must slope downward away from the trap
to drain. If drain level is above condensate trap, conden-
sate pump must be used. Condensate drain line should
be routed within the conditioned space to avoid freezing
of condensate and blockage of drain line. If this is not pos-
sible, a heat cable kit may be used on the condensate
trap and line. Heating cable kit is available from Lennox
in various lengths; 6 ft. (1.8m) - kit no. 26K68 and 24 ft.
(7.3m) - kit no. 26K69.
Barbed Fitting
Hose Clamp