Condensate Drain Connection And Trap - Absolute ABS-1500 Installation And Operating Manual

According to the national gas codes [CSA B149 & ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54] a vent shall not terminate:
- Directly above a paved walkway or driveway which serves two or more buildings or where the flue gas condensation
or vapor could create a hazard or improper operation of regulators, relief's or valves or any other device.
- Above or below any electric or gas meter, regulators & relief devices unless a 4ft [1.2m] horizontal clearance
distance to be maintained.
- Less than 7ft [2.1m] above any paved sidewalk or driveway.
- Less than 3 feet (.9M) from any combustion air inlet source located within 3 feet.
- Less than 6ft [1.8m] from any combustion air inlet source.
- Less than 6 feet (1.8M) from any combustion air inlet sources of any nearby building.
- Less than 5 feet (1.4M) from the vent outlet of a supply tank.
- Less than 1 foot (.3M) from the roof or soffit
- Less than 6 feet (1.8M) from any window, door or mechanical or non mechanical combustion air supply to any
building.
- Less than 4 feet(1.2M) from an oil tank vent or oil fill inlet
- Within 6 feet (1.8M) of any property line.
- Less than 3 feet from any corner or L shape in the building structure.
- Less than 4 ft [1.2m] above a meter/regulator assembly horizontally from a vertical centerline of the regulator
vent outlet to a maximum vertical distance of 15ft [4.6m].
- Less than 1ft [03m] above grade or normal snow level in the area is expected.
- Less than 3ft [0.9m] from windows, doorways, and combustion air supplies nearby buildings or other appliances.
- Under a veranda, porch or deck, unless [1] the veranda, porch or deck is fully open on at least 2 sides underneath.
[2] The distance between the top of the terminal and the grade is greater than 1ft [0.3m].

4.5 Condensate drain connection and trap

The Absolute boiler is fitted with a 1 ¼ NPT drain port near the back and bottom face of the condensate pan. Discharge
the condensate directly into a drain. Only use synthetic material for the connecting pipe-work because of the acidity
of the condensate (pH 2-5) and allow a min. 1.2 inch per 3 ft. [30mm per meter fall], to ensure a good gravity siphon
flow rate. Fill the siphon with clean water before firing the boiler. It is not advisable to discharge into an outside gutter
because of the risk of freezing. If installed outdoors, it must be field heat traced. Consult local codes. A condensate
neutralizer may be required by local code, and should always been used if the drain system is of a cast iron material.
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