Section 5: Condensate Disposal
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5.5 Condensate trap
The boiler is supplied with a factory-fitted condensate trap. This trap is
located inside the boiler casing and is accessed by removing the side
access panel on the left hand side of the boiler.
Only this trap must be used with the Vecta boiler. no alternative
trap should be used as it will not give the required depth of
water seal. the trap is designed to be fitted as supplied, i.e.
inside the boiler casing on the left hand side only.
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Two 150mm diameter pre-cut ‘knock-out’ openings are provided in the
boiler enclosure for the condensate disposal pipe (and also the flow
and return pipes). Refer to Figure 4-1.
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One is located in the lower left corner of the boiler back panel (as
viewed from the front)
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The other is located in the base of the boiler
The condensate disposal pipe can pass downwards from the trap
outlet and then to the rear of the boiler, through the opening in
the boiler back panel. It can then run either to an external gulley
or external soil pipe or it could pass through the wall and into the
building to connect to an internal waste system or soil pipe.
Alternatively, if required, the condensate disposal pipe can pass
downwards from the trap outlet, through the opening in the base of
the boiler, and run underground and into soil pipe or waste system.
If the waste system for the property concerned is connected to a
septic tank an in-line Condensate Neutraliser should be fitted in the
condensate disposal pipe.
to connect the disposal pipe to the trap
To gain access to the condense trap:
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Unlock/ remove the padlock (if fitted) to the door catch on the
side access panel
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Rotate the door catch knob to unlatch and remove the side
access panel.
Carefully press out the required pre-cut hole in either:
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The lower left corner of the boiler back panel
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The base of the boiler (directly below the condensate trap)
Adjust the outlet position of the trap to suit the required route of the
disposal pipe.
Pass the 32mm (1¼”) plastic waste pipe through the opening in the
enclosure (either the back panel or base, as required).
Fit the end into the trap outlet and tighten the connector to secure the
pipe in place.
all condensate pipework must be adequately protected against
freezing.
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Figure 5-1:
Condensate trap
5.6 inspection and Cleaning of trap
The boiler condensate trap must be checked at regular intervals (e.g.
on every service) and cleaned as necessary to ensure it is clear.
With the trap removed, also check the condensate outlet of the heat
exchanger. Ensure it clear and remove any debris as necessary.
Failure to regularly check and clean the condensate trap may
result in damage to the boiler and this will not be covered by
the product guarantee.
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