Bard WL7013, Installation Instructions Manual

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Manual 2100-361
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CONDENSATE DRAIN
A plastic drain hose extends from the drain pan at the top
of the unit down to the unit base. There are openings in
the unit base for the drain hose to pass through. In the
event the drain hose is connected to a drain system of
some type, it must be an open or vented type system to
assure proper drainage.
NOTE: If no return air duct is used, applicable installation
codes may limit this cabinet to installation only in
a single story structure.
Any grille that meets with 5/8 inch louver criteria may be
used. It is recommended that Bard Return Air Grille Kit
RG2 through RG5 or RFG2 through RFG5 be installed
when no return duct is used. Contact distributor or
factory for ordering information. If using a return air
filter grille, filters must be of sufficient size to allow a
maximum velocity of 400 fpm.
A 1/4 inch clearance to combustible material for the first
three feet of duct attached to the outlet air frame is
required. See Wall Mounting Instructions and Figures 3
and 3A for further details.
Ducts through the walls must be insulated and all joints
taped or sealed to prevent air or moisture entering the
wall cavity.
Some installations may not require any return air duct. A
metallic return air grille is required with installations not
requiring a return air duct. The spacing between louvers
on the grille shall not be larger than 5/8 inch.
Design the duct work according to methods given by the
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
When duct runs through unheated spaces, it should be
insulated with a minimum of one inch of insulation. Use
insulation with a vapor barrier on the outside of the
insulation. Flexible joints should be used to connect the
duct work to the equipment in order to keep the noise
transmission to a minimum.