Condensate Disposal; Condensate Disposal Condensate Drain - Lochinvar Knight XL 601 Installation & Operation Manual

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Condensate disposal

Condensate drain
1. This boiler is a high effi ciency appliance that produces
condensate.
2. The side of the boiler has a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC
union for connection of a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC pipe
(FIG. 6-1).
3. Slope condensate tubing down and away from the boiler
into a drain or condensate neutralizing fi lter. Condensate
from the Outdoor Knight XL will be slightly acidic
(typically with a pH from 3 to 5). Install a neutralizing
fi lter if required by local codes.
A Neutralizer Kit (FIG. 6-1) is available from the factory
(KIT3087 for Models 400 - 501 and KIT3046 for Models
601 - 801).
4. Install the 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC elbow (fi eld provided)
as shown in FIG. 6-1.
5. Do not expose condensate line to freezing temperatures.
Precautions should be taken to protect the condensate
management and disposal system during extended
periods of outdoor temperatures below 32°F.
6. Use only plastic tubing or piping as a condensate drain
line (FIG. 6-1).
Figure 6-1 Condensate Disposal
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Use materials approved by the authority
NOTICE
having jurisdiction. In the absence of other
authority, PVC and CPVC pipe must comply
with ASTM D1785 or D2845. Cement and
primer must comply with ASME D2564 or
F493.
To allow for proper drainage on large
NOTICE
horizontal runs, a second line vent may
be required and tubing size may need to
increase to 1 inch (25 mm).
The condensate
unbstructed, allowing free fl ow of condensate.
If condensate is allowed to freeze in the line
or if the line is obstructed in any other
manner, condensate can exit from the boiler
tee, resulting in potential water damage to
property.
7. A condensate removal pump is required if the boiler is
below the drain. When installing a condensate pump, select
one approved for use with condensing boilers and furnaces.
The pump should have an overfl ow switch to prevent
property damage from condensate spillage. The switch
should be wired in series with the blocked drain switch
inside the boiler (see FIG. 7-1 on page 34).
KIT3087 shown for illustration purposes.
line must remain