Condensate Drain - Efficiency Models Only - Rinnai Infinity XR16 Installation Manual

Condensate Drain - Efficiency Models Only
The Efficiency water heater generates condensate continuously at a rate of up to five litres per
hour as a by-product of a highly efficient gas burner. Condensate must be drained via a pipe to
a suitable discharge point.
As condensate is a by-product of gas combustion it is mildly acidic. For this reason copper tube
and fittings MUST NOT be used as it will corrode. Instead Rinnai recommend plastic pipes and
fittings.
Important considerations for condensate drain pipe
Content of AS3500.4.2003 section 5.12 'Temperature/Pressure Relief and Expansion Control
Valve Drain Lines' has been used as a guide in preparing these considerations.
A) Water heater drain outlet connection, ½ ˝ (15 mm) BSP male.
B) PE ½ ˝ BSP (15 mm) female to barbed ignition system connector (13-19 mm) or
equivalent plastic fitting.
C) Drain pipe and fittings to match (B).
D) Continuous fall of at least 2° from water heater to discharge point, length and bends in
accordance with those stated below.
E) Suitable points of discharge are deemed to be sewers or pits. DO NOT discharge onto
electrical connections, earth stakes, copper pipes, concrete paths or into a pond.
Maximum length and changes of direction greater than 45°
Length and Changes of Direction
Maximum length (m)
Maximum changes of direction (> 45°)
Rinnai New Zealand
9 8
3 4
12
7 6
5 6
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