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2.7.
Condensation discharge
The condensation discharge network must be suitably sized (minimum inside
pipe diameter 16 mm) and the pipeline positioned in such a way that it keeps
a constant inclination, never lower than 1%.
In the appliance, the discharge pipe is connected directly to the discharge tray,
positioned at the bottom of the side panel underneath the hydraulic
connections.
-If possible, make the condensation liquid flow directly in a gutter or to a
“rainwater” discharge.
-When discharging directly into the main drains, it is sensible to make a
siphon to prevent bad smells returning up the pipe towards the room.
The curve of the siphon must be lower than the condensation collection
bowl.
-If the condensation needs to be discharged into a container, it must be
open to the atmosphere and the tube must not be immerged in water to
avoid problems of adhesiveness and counter-pressure that would
interfere with the normal outflow
-If there is a height difference that could interfere with the outflow of the
condensation, a pump must be mounted:
- Small draining pump can be installed under the lateral drainage tray;
such pumps are commonly found in commerce.
However, on completion of the installation it is advisable to check the
correct outflow of the condensation liquid by slowly pouring about ½ l
of water into the collection tray in about 5-10 minutes
Mounting the condensation discharge pipe
Connect to the condensation
collection tray discharge a tube
for the outflow of the liquid
fitting it adequately. Check that
the drip-collector extension is
present and correctly installed.
A
Discharge fitting (
14mm)
B
Tube for liquid outflow
C
Connect the drip collector
extension (not included installer
has to add it).
14mm