Install The Free Air Vented Drain Line - Cleveland SteamCraft 21CET8 Operation Installation Maintenance Manual

F. INSTALL the FREE AIR VENTED DRAIN LINE
DEATH, INJURY, EQUIPMENT and PROPERTY DAMAGE
will result from improper installation of drain outlet lines.
Install free air vented drain lines as described in this manual.
NOTICE: Furnishing and installing drain lines and drainpipe is the responsibility of the Owner/Installer.
NOTICE: Improper installation of drain outlet lines voids the SteamCraft Warranty.
The following restrictions and requirements are critical to the safety of personnel and
equipment, and must not be violated under any circumstances:
1. The drain lines must be installed in compliance with the Food Service Sanitation Manual of
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and any other applicable national, state, or local
codes and regulations.
2. The drain line must be free air vented, have gravity flow from the SteamCraft, and terminate
outside the perimeter of the SteamCraft.
3. Free air venting requires a minimum 1" clearance between the end of the drain line and the top of
the floor drain. See Figure 3-5.
4. Do NOT install the SteamCraft directly over a drain. Steam rising up out of the drain will adversely
affect operation, hamper cooling air circulation, and damage electrical and electronic components.
5. Do NOT connect the SteamCraft drain connection to any drain material that cannot sustain 180
6. Do NOT connect drains from any other equipment to the drain line of the SteamCraft.
7. Do NOT connect the drain outlet extension line directly into a floor drain or a sewer line.
8. Do NOT connect the SteamCraft drain directly to drains or to the plumbing of any other equipment.
9. Do NOT install a trap or shutoff in the drain line.
10. The total length of pipe and number of bend fittings required to reach the open drain determines
the pipe size used to extend the drain line to an open drain.
Do NOT make a drain outlet extension more than 12 feet long.
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If the drain outlet extension requires 6 feet or less of pipe, and no more than two elbows are
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required, 1 ½-inch pipe and fittings are acceptable.
If the drain outlet extension requires 6 to 12 feet of pipe, or requires three elbows, then 2-inch
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pipe and fittings are required.
11. Refer to Figure 3-5: Connect the drain to the steamer as described:
a. Apply a hardening type pipe sealant to the threads when assembling the pipes and fittings of
the drain outlet extension.
b. Thread fittings together FINGER TIGHT ONLY! DO NOT USE A WRENCH!
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