Condensate Drain - PENSOTTI Solenne PCH50B-H Instruction Manual

3.8 Condensate drain

FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CONDENSATE
DISCHARGE PIPEWORK CORRECTLY WILL
AFFECT THE RELIABLE OPERATION OF THE DUAL
PURPOSE BOILER. The condensate discharge pipe
MUST NOT RISE at any point along its length. There
MUST be a fall of AT LEAST 2.5° (1" per 20") along
the entire run.
I. The condensate outlet terminates in 7/8" nut and seal
for the connection of 7/8" plastic overflow pipe which
should generally discharge internally into the
household drainage system. If this is not possible,
discharge into an outside drain is acceptable.
2. Ensure condensate piping, neutralizer, and discharge
of condensate complies with any and all local and
national codes.
3. The discharge pipe should be run in a proprietary
drain pipe material e.g. PVC, PVC-U, ABS, PVC-C or
PP.
4. Metal pipe work is NOT suitable for use in condensate
discharge systems.
5. The pipe should be a minimum of 7/8" diameter and
must be supported using suitably spaced clips to
prevent sagging.
6. Any pipe fitted externally must not exceed 10 feet.
7 Any condensate discharge pipe work external to the
building (or in an unheated part of it e.g. garage) must
be insulated to protect against frost. It is also
recommended that the pipe diameter is increased to 1
¼".
8. If the boiler is fitted in an unheated location the entire
condensate discharge pipe should be treated as an
external run.
9. In alI cases discharge pipe must be installed to aid
disposal of the condensate. To reduce the risk of
condensate being trapped, as few bends and fittings
as possible should be used.
10. When discharging condensate into a soil stack or
waste pipe the effects of existing plumbing must be
considered. If soil pipes or waste pipes are subjected
to internal pressure fluctuations when WC's are
flushed or sinks emptied then back-pressure may force
water out of the boiler trap and cause appliance
lockout.
Information Only:
Examples are shown of the following methods of
termination:-
i) to an internal soil & vent pipe
ii) via an internal discharge branch (e.g. sink waste)
iii) to a drain or gully
iv) to a purpose made soak away
Ensure condensate piping, neutralizer, and
discharge of condensate complies with any and all
local and national codes.
IF, FOR ANY REASON, THE CONDENSATE
DRAINAGE SYSTEM FAILS AND CONDENSATE IS
PERMITTED TO FLOW BACK INTO THE INTERNAL
CONDENSATE BOTTLE INSIDE THE BOILER, THE
BOILER WILL STOP AND WILL DISPLAY AN E01
ERROR. THE CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
PROBL
EM
Boiler
Sink
Boiler
MUST THEN BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE BO
PUT BACK IN OPERATION.
Termination to an internal soil and vent pipe
18" min
External termination via internal discharge
branch e.g. sink waste - downstream
Boiler
External termination to a drain or gully
Boiler
External termination to a purpose made soak-away
Pipe must terminate above
water level but below
surrounding surface
Pipe must terminate above
water level but below
surrounding surface
20" min
Holes in the soak-away must
face away from the building
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