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2596995_0_EN_1905
Nortec RS
Condensate Lines
Condensate line and trap must be made of 1/4 in copper (MED Type-L) or 3/8 in stainless steel
(minimum DIN 1.4301), or 3/8 in (9.5 mm) Condair condensate hose.
Condensate lines must connect into full size "Tee" fittings in the steam line. Refer to
.
Condensate lines must be installed at all low points in the steam line, and at horizontal-to-vertical
transitions in the steam line.
Condensate lines and traps must be installed at regular intervals on long steam runs, and the maxi-
mum distance between condensate lines is 15 ft (4.5 m). Refer to
.
The condensate trap must be located a minimum of 12 in (300 mm) below the condensate port on
the steam distributor or the "Tee" fitting in the steam line. The trap diameter should be 8 in (200 mm).
The condensate drain line must have a constant minimum downslope of 1.2°, and may be connected
to the fill cup port on the top of the humidifier, or to the building drain.
Condensate from a SAM-e steam distributor or larger steam line should be connected to a drain
water cooler (if required by code) before emptying into the building drain.
Large volumes of condensate from multiple humidifiers or SAM-e systems should never be returned
to a single humidifier.
For safety reasons, condensate should not be routed to a sink used by personnel.
Individual condensate drain lines must be trapped independently before connecting into a single line.
Condensate lines should not have any restrictions, and all traps must be primed with water.
Condensate lines should be properly supported to prevent sagging.
Figure 19:
1.2
o
1 in
(25 mm)
48 in
(1.2 m)
Min.
12 in
(300 mm)
8 in
(200 mm)
Minimum
Downslope
1.2
o
1 in
(25 mm)
48 in
(1.2 m)
Min.
12 in
(300 mm)
8 in
(200 mm)
Minimum
Downslope
Condensate Drain Lines