Condensate Trap Assembly And Drain Line - Polaris GAS WATER HEATER Installation, Operation And Service Manual

CAUTION
RUN THE CONDENSATE DRAIN IN CONDITIONED AREAS ONLY OR IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT FREEZING. FREEZING CONDENSATE
CAN BLOCK THE DRAIN LINE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WATER HEATER MALFUNCTION.
CONDENSATE TRAP ASSEMBLY
Water vapor in the combustion products will condense inside the water
heater and vent piping. A condensate trap assembly is shipped with this
water heater and must be installed between the water heater and the
exhaust vent piping to collect and remove this condensate as shown in
Figure 4. A 5 inch piece of ABS or PVC pipe must be cemented between the
exhaust fitting on the water heater and the condensate trap assembly.
Connect the pipe and tee as shown in Figure 4.
CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE
If required by local codes, install a condensate
neutralizer cartridge in the drain line. See Figure 5.
The condensate drain line must be routed to a suitable
drain. If no floor drain is available or the drain is above
the level of the condensate line, install a condensate
pump that is resistant to acidic condensate. These
pumps are available from local distributors. If the pump
is not resistant to acidic water, a condensate
neutralizer must be used ahead of the pump.
When installing the drain line, note the following:
•
Plastic pipe must be used to connect the
condensate trap to a suitable drain or
condensate pump. Do not use copper tubing,
iron or steel pipe for the condensate drain
line.
•
Condensate
drain lines should be installed in conditioned areas only. Drain lines installed in unconditioned areas subject to freezing
conditions should be wrapped with 3 or 5 watt, U.L. listed heat tape or approved insulation. Install per manufacturer's
instructions.
•
Do not common drain with the temperature and pressure relief valve or the condensate line from an air conditioner
evaporator coil.
• Slope the condensate drain line towards the inside floor drain or condensate pump.
•
The condensate drain line and connection to drain piping must comply with all local codes.
•
Do not run the condensate line into the drain pan.
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CONDENSATE TRAP ASSEMBLY AND DRAIN LINE

SEE PAGE 30 FOR ALTERNATE AIR INLET DRAIN TEE ASSEMBLY
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