IBC VFC 15-150 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 24

WARNING
The Trap Hook reusable
retaining strap (IBC #152-
004) must be installed
as instructed and all trap
fittings must be tightened as
instructed to prevent leakage
of flue gasses.
Failure to comply may result
in severe personal injury or
death.
NOTE
It is the responsibility of
the installing and/or service
Contractor to advise and
instruct the end User in how
to perform the Trap cleaning
procedure, and to advise
that the Trap be checked at
least every two months and
cleaned as required.
Figure 20: Condensate trap
disassembly for cleaning
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VFC 15-150, VFC 45-225 MODULATING GAS BOILERS
Confirm the Drain Spout Compression Nut (E) is secure by applying 10 lbs
6.
of downward force on the trap body (D). Then apply IBC #152-004 Reusable
Strap as shown in Figure 17 to prevent blow-off of the trap during any
delayed ignition event. Ensure the Strap is seated well in the "V" formed
between the main Trap Body (D) and its Trap Drain Outlet (F).
1.5.2 Condensate Trap Assembly - cleaning procedure
Turn off the power to the boiler and allow it to cool down.
1.
2. Remove the trap for cleaning:
•
for Schedule 40 CPVC/PVC systems, see Figure 16
•
for PPs systems, see Figure 20
3. Flush the debris out.
4. Re-assemble trap components, re-fill trap, and refix trap. Ensure the
Reusable Retaining Strap is applied to secure the trap against blow-off on
PPs systems.
1.5.3 Further installation details
•
Condensate drain must be piped to within 1" of a drain or be connected to a
condensate pump.
•
Drainage line must slope down to the drain at a pitch of 1/4" per foot so
condensate runs towards the drain.
•
Condensate traps should be checked every 2 months, and cleaned and
refilled as necessary.
Figure 21: Condensate trap drainage
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS