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Condensate Requirements
This is a condensing high efficiency appliance, therefore
this unit has a condensate removal system. Condensate
is nothing more than water vapor derived from the
combustion products, similar to an automobile when
it is initially started. This condensate does have a low
pH and should be treated with a Condensate Neutralizer
Filter. This filter contains either lime or marble rocks,
which will neutralize the condensate. The outlet of the
filter is sized for 1.5" PVC pipe.
It is very important that
the condensate line is sloped away from and down to
a suitable inside drain.
A condensate neutralizer and a
condensate pump kit are available from Armstrong Hot
Water, Inc. It is also very important that the condensate
line is not exposed to freezing temperatures, or any
other type of blockage. Plastic tubing or PVC pipe
should be the only materials used for the condensate
line. Steel, brass, copper or others will be subject to
corrosion and deterioration. A second vent may be
necessary to prevent condensate line vacuum lock if
a long horizontal run is used. The ABH appliance has
an automatic safety device that will shut it down in
the event of a condensate drain blockage. Please test
annually.
Maximum volume of condensate produced is 11 gallons
(41L) per hour per 1,000,000 BTU of gas burned.
CONDENSATE DRAIN FROM
HEAT EXCHANGER
HOSE CLIP
HOSE FROM DRAIN TO TRAP
HOSE CLIP
CONDENSATE HOSE
FROM AIR INLET
BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH
HOSE FROM SWITCH
TO TRAP
DRAIN TRAP
CLEAN OUT CAP
GROMMET FOR CABINET
DRAIN TUBE
ATMOSPHERIC
GRAVITY DRAIN
DO NOT SEAL THE
OPENING BETWEEN
THESE PIPES, OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Figure 4.7 - Condensate Drain Detail
NOTE: Heat exchanger MUST be level or pitched slightly to the rear.
Venting - continued
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match
or candle or smoke from a cigarette.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance remaining connected to common venting system properly vents
when tested as outlined, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any other gas burning
appliance to their previous condition of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system should be corrected so the installation conforms with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. When resizing any portion of the common venting system, the common
venting system should be resized to approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate tables in
Appendix G in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z 223.1
WARNING! In a common vent system, DO NOT POWER THE UNIT OFF! Equipment damage
may occur. To disable operation, turn off gas, NOT power. If you have any questions, please
contact Armstrong Hot Water, Inc.