Corrosive Contaminants And Sources Products To Avoid; Condensate - Rheem AdvantagePlus HE55-100N Use & Care Manual

G. CORROSIVE CONTAMINANTS AND SOURCES
PRODUCTS TO AVOID
Spray cans containing fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents
found in household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other
similar products
AREAS LIKELY TO HAVE CONTAMINANTS
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages and workshops
Notes:
1. CONDENSATE LINE MUST BE PITCHED AT LEAST 1/4" PER FOOT (0.64 cm per 0.3 m)TO PROPERLY DRAIN. IF THIS CANNOT BE DONE OR A VERY LONG LENGTH OF
CONDENSATE HOSE IS USED YOU MUST INCREASE THE CONDENSATE LINE TO A MINIMUM OF 1" (2.5 CM) ID AND PLACE A TEE IN THE LINE AFTER THE
CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZER TO PROPERLY REDUCE VACUUM LOCK IN THE DRAIN LINE.
2. PLASTIC PIPE SHOULD BE THE ONLY MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONDENSATE LINE. STEEL, BRASS, COPPER OR OTHERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION OR
DETERIORATION.
3. IT IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE CONDENSATE LINE IS NOT EXPOSED TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF BLOCKAGE.
Do not install the AdvantagePlus into a common
vent with any other appliance. This will cause flue
gas spillage or appliance malfunction, resulting in
possible severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
H. CONDENSATE
This is a condensing high efficiency appliance, therefore
this unit has a condensate removal system. Condensate
is nothing more than water vapor, derived from the com-
bustion products, similar to an automobile when it is ini-
tially started. This condensate does have a low pH and
should be treated with a condensate filter. This filter con-
tains either lime crystals or marble crystals, which will
neutralize the condensate. The outlet of the filter is sized
for 5/8" (1.6 cm) ID (inside diameter) plastic tubing. It is
very important that the condensate line is sloped away
from and down to a suitable inside drain. If the
condensate outlet on the AdvantagePlus is lower than
the drain, you must use a condensate removal pump. It
is also very important that the condensate line is not
exposed to freezing temperatures, or any other type of
blockage. Plastic tubing should be the only material used
for the condensate line. Steel, brass, copper, or other
metals will be subject to corrosion and deterioration. A
second vent may be necessary to prevent condensate
line vacuum lock if a long horizontal run is used. Also an
increase to 1" (2.5 cm) tubing may be necessary.
NOTE: Always check local codes for proper
evacuation of condensate.
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