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5.3 Drainage of Condensate
FAILURE TO REMOVE THE CONDENSATE CORRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE MAY
RESULT IN NUISANCE DRIPPING OR A SLIP HAZARD.
The water that condenses during the normal operation of this appliance is not acidic and can be
discharged by one of the following termination methods:
i) to a rainwater drain, gulley or water butt.
ii) to a purpose made soakaway around the base of the unit.
Typically, this unit could generate up to 2 litres of condensate per hour, depending on environmental
conditions.
The condensate drain must be fitted in such a way as to allow an unrestricted path away from the unit.
Ensure that the drain has a suitable fall to prevent standing water being left in the base tray. Keep the
discharge drain as short as possible. Where longer pipe runs are used, Baxi recommends increasing the
diameter of the pipe to reduce the risk of blockage or freezing. Any exposed pipe work must be protected
against freezing with weatherproof insulation.
The base of the Ambiflo
™
Heat Pump has two drainage holes. Fit the splined elbow (supplied) to the
drainage hole in the outer case base panel directly beneath the fan (Fig 17). It is important to fit the elbow
to the left hand hole beneath the fan as the heating element is fitted at this end of the unit and this will
help prevent freezing. Plug the remaining right hand hole with the grommet provided. The Heat Pump
must be positioned horizontally to ensure correct discharge of condensate.