Drain Connections - Mitsubishi Electric TRANE TPVFYP012AM141 Series Installation Manual

12. Drain connections

IMPORTANT!
Over-tightening the drain connections could result in drain pan
breakage and failure.
Please follow the following technique for attaching the drain pan
adapter:
1. Apply a thread sealant approved for plastics.
2. Torque the drain pan adapter to 2.5 Nm +/-0.5 [22 in-lb].
The air handler contains ¾" FPT drain connections. When the unit is The air handler contains ¾" FPT drain connections. When the unit
The air handler contains ¾" FPT drain connections. When the unit is
used in the vertical position, there is one set. When the unit is is used in the vertical position, there is one set. When the unit is
used in the vertical position, there is one set. When the unit is
mounted horizontally there is one set. Each set contains a primary mounted horizontally there is one set. Each set contains a primary
mounted horizontally there is one set. Each set contains a primary
drain and a secondary or auxiliary drain. The primary drain is the one
drain and a secondary or auxiliary drain. The primary drain is the
drain and a secondary or auxiliary drain. The primary drain is the one
that is lowest (even with the bottom of the pan). The secondary drain
one that is lowest (even with the bottom of the pan). The secondary
that is lowest (even with the bottom of the pan). The secondary drain
is at the higher level. They are labeled on the dimensional drawings
drain is at the higher level. They are labeled on the dimensional
is at the higher level. They are labeled on the dimensional drawings
above.
drawings above.
above.
-These units operate with a positive pressure at the drain -These units operate with a positive pressure at the drain
-These units operate with a positive pressure at the drain
connections and although a P-trap is not required, it is connections and although a P-trap is not required, it is
connections and although a P-trap is not required, it is
recommended to prevent capacity loss. Always follow local recommended to prevent capacity loss. Always follow local
recommended to prevent capacity loss. Always follow local
codes and standards codes and standards.
codes and standards
-The trap needs to be installed as close to the unit as possible. Make -The trap needs to be installed as close to the unit as possible.
-The trap needs to be installed as close to the unit as possible. Make
sure the top of the trap is below the connection to the drain pan to Make sure the top of the trap is below the connection to the drain
sure the top of the trap is below the connection to the drain pan to
allow complete drainage of the pan. pan to allow complete drainage of the pan.
allow complete drainage of the pan.
-Slope the drain line a minimum of ¼" per foot. -Slope the drain line a minimum of ¼" per foot.
-Slope the drain line a minimum of ¼" per foot.
-Do not reduce the pipe size from ¾", this could cause premature -Do not reduce the pipe size from ¾", this could cause premature
-Do not reduce the pipe size from ¾", this could cause premature
blockage in the lines blockage in the lines.
-Do not braze near the plastic drain piping -Do not braze near the plastic drain piping. blockage in the lines
-Do not braze near the plastic drain piping
2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
Note:
Horizontal runs must also have an anti-siphon air vent
(standpipe) install ahead of the horizontal run to eliminate air trapping.
Note:
Horizontal runs must also have an anti-siphon air vent
Horizontal drain lines must be pitched a minimum ¼" per foot.
(standpipe) install ahead of the horizontal run to eliminate air trapping.
Route the drain lines outside or to an appropriate drain. Drain lines
Horizontal drain lines must be pitched a minimum ¼" per foot.
must be installed so they do not block service access to the front of
Route the drain lines outside or to an appropriate drain. Drain lines
the unit. 24" clearance in the front is for routine maintenance or
must be installed so they do not block service access to the front of
service.
Note: the unit. 24" clearance in the front is for routine maintenance or Check local codes before connecting the drain line to an
service.
existing drainage system.
Insulate the drain lines where sweating could cause water damage. Note: Check local codes before connecting the drain line to an
Upon completion of installation, it is the responsibility of the installer
existing drainage system.
to ensure the drain pan(s) captures all condensate, and all
Insulate the drain lines where sweating could cause water damage.
Note:
(standpipe) install ahead of the horizontal run to eliminate air
trapping. Horizontal drain lines must be pitched a minimum ¼" per
foot.
Route the drain lines outside or to an appropriate drain. Drain lines
must be installed so they do not block service access to the front
of the unit. 24" clearance in the front is for routine maintenance or
service.
Note:
existing drainage system.
Insulate the drain lines where sweating could cause water damage.
Upon completion of installation, it is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure the drain pan(s) captures all condensate, and all
condensate is draining properly and not getting into the ductwork/
system.
Vertical Mounting:
When mounted vertically, the air handler's primary drain connection
is located in the center of the unit. The slightly higher drain to the
left is the secondary drain.
Attach the drain connector and tighten TO THE PROPER TORQUE
SHOWN PREVIOUSLY with sealant and install the drain line.
IMPORTANT!
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
breakage and failure.
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will be
able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain indicating
a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the secondary is a
primary drain line overflow switch (provided by others). This device
will shut the cooling operation unit down in the event of a primary
drain line blockage. See wiring section for connecting this device.
Horizontal (Left or Right):
If the unit is installed horizontally, remove the knockout in the front
panel to gain access to the side drain pan connections. Attach the
connector as described above and route drain line. Any vertical
drain pan openings must be covered to eliminate air loss which will
decrease the capacity of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
breakage and failure.
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will be
able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain indicating
a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the secondary is a
primary drain line overflow switch (provided by others). This device
2" Min.
will shut the cooling operation unit down in the event of a primary
Anti-syphon
2" Min.
air vent
drain line blockage. See wiring section for connecting this device.
Anti-syphon
air vent
Vent T
Drain Trap
Vent T
Drain Trap
Horizontal runs must also have an anti-siphon air vent
Vertical Mounting:
Check local codes before connecting the drain line to an
Vertical Mounting:
When mounted vertically, the air handler's primary drain
When mounted vertically, the air handler's primary drain
connection is located in the center of the unit. The slightly higher
connection is located in the center of the unit. The slightly higher
drain to the left is the secondary drain.
drain to the left is the secondary drain.
Attach the drain connector TO THE PROPER TORQUE SHOWN
Attach the drain connector TO THE PROPER TORQUE SHOWN
ABOVE with sealant and install the drain line.
ABOVE with sealant and install the drain line.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
breakage and failure.
breakage and failure.
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will
be able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain
be able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain
indicating a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the indicating a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the
secondary is a primary drain line overflow switch (provided by secondary is a primary drain line overflow switch (provided by
others). This device will shut the cooling operation unit down in the
others). This device will shut the cooling operation unit down in the
event of a primary drain line blockage. See wiring section for
event of a primary drain line blockage. See wiring section for
connecting this device.
connecting this device.
Horizontal (Left or Right):
Horizontal (Left or Right):
If the unit is installed horizontally, remove the knockout in the front
If the unit is installed horizontally, remove the knockout in the front
panel to gain access to the side drain pan connections. Attach the
panel to gain access to the side drain pan connections. Attach the
connector as described above and route drain line. Any vertical
connector as described above and route drain line. Any vertical
drain pan openings must be covered to eliminate air loss which will
drain pan openings must be covered to eliminate air loss which will
decrease the capacity of the unit.
decrease the capacity of the unit.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
Over-tightening the drain connection could result in drain pan
breakage and failure.
breakage and failure.
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
The secondary connection should be connected to a separate
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will
drainage system. Run the secondary drain so the occupants will
be able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain
be able to notice water flowing through the secondary drain
indicating a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the
indicating a blockage in the primary drain. Optional use for the
secondary is a primary drain line overflow switch (provided by
secondary is a primary drain line overflow switch (provided by
others). This device will shut the cooling operation unit down in the
event of a primary drain line blockage. See wiring section for others). This device will shut the cooling operation unit down in the
connecting this device. event of a primary drain line blockage. See wiring section for
connecting this device.
14. Electrical Wiring
14. Electrical Wiring
Warning:
Electrical work should be done by a qualified electrical
Warning:
contractor in accordance with "Engineering Standards for
Electrical work should be done by a qualified electrical
Electrical Installation" and supplied installation manuals.
contractor in accordance with "Engineering Standards for
If the power circuit lacks capacity or has an installation
Electrical Installation" and supplied installation manuals.
failure, it may cause a risk of electrical shock or fire.
If the power circuit lacks capacity or has an installation
− Be sure to follow local and national code requirements
failure, it may cause a risk of electrical shock or fire.
when wiring these units
− Be sure to follow local and national code requirements
− Install the unit in a manner to prevent that any of the
when wiring these units
control circuit cables (remote controller, transmission
− Install the unit in a manner to prevent that any of the
cables) are brought in direct contact with the power cable
control circuit cables (remote controller, transmission
outside the unit.
cables) are brought in direct contact with the power cable
− Ensure that there is no tension on any wire connections
outside the unit.
− Some cables (power, remote controller or transmission)
− Ensure that there is no tension on any wire connections
above the ceiling may become damage by accident or by
− Some cables (power, remote controller or transmission)
animals. Use conduit as much as possible to prevent
this. above the ceiling may become damage by accident or by
animals. Use conduit as much as possible to prevent
− Never connect the power cable to leads for the
transmission cables. The cables will be broken. this.
− − Be sure to connect control cables to the indoor unit, Never connect the power cable to leads for the
remove controller and the outdoor unit.
transmission cables. The cables will be broken.
− Put the unit to the ground on the outdoor unit side.
− Be sure to connect control cables to the indoor unit,
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