Draining Condensed Water - Quietside QVM 9-090W1-NG Manual

Draining Condensed Water

■ Condensing water heater need a drain system for draining condensed water generated in the water heater.
■ Connect the condensed water drain hose to the outlet of the siphon located near the bottom of the water
heater and connect the other end of the hose to a nearby floor drain.
■ If a longer drain hose is to be used, vinyl or plastic hose with a minimum diameter of 1/2-inch is to be used.
■ IMPORTANT!!! The siphon reservoir in the water heater should be filled with water. If no water is available,
do not operate the water heater.
■ The condensed water should not be used for drinking water.
Be sure to clean the siphon at least once per year to prevent any problem
(After cleaning the siphon, be sure to check for any leaks of condensed water or flue gas.)
WARNING ! FAILURE TO FILL RESERVOIR CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FLUE
GASES INTO THE HOME.
ALL RESERVOIR PRIOR STARTING WATER HEATER OPERATION.
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