Installation & Operation Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 Condensate disposal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensate drain

 

 

 

Use materials approved by the authority

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

having jurisdiction. In the absence of other

 

 

 

 

 

1. This boiler is a high efficiency appliance that produces

 

 

 

authority, PVC and CPVC pipe must comply

 

condensate.

 

 

 

with ASTM D1785 or D2845. Cement and

2. The side of the boiler has a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC

 

 

 

primer must comply with ASME D2564 or

 

 

 

F493. For Canada use CSA or ULC certified

 

union for connection of a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC pipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PVC or CPVC pipe, fittings, and cement.

 

(FIG. 9-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To allow for proper drainage on large

 

 

 

NOTICE

3. Slope condensate tubing down and away from the boiler

 

horizontal runs, a second line vent may

 

into a drain or condensate neutralizing filter. Condensate

 

 

 

be required and tubing size may need to

 

from the Knight XL will be slightly acidic (typically with

 

 

 

increase to 1 inch (25 mm).

 

 

a pH from 3 to 5). Install a neutralizing filter if required

 

 

 

The

condensate line

must

remain

 

by local codes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unbstructed, allowing free flow of condensate.

 

A Neutralizer Kit (FIG. 9-1) is available from the factory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If condensate is allowed to freeze in the line

 

(KIT3087 for Models 400 - 501 and KIT3046 for Models

 

 

 

or if the line is obstructed in any other

 

601 - 801).

 

 

 

manner, condensate can exit from the boiler

4.

Install the 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) PVC tee assembly (shipped

 

 

 

tee, resulting in potential water damage to

 

 

 

property.

 

 

 

 

with the unit) as shown in FIG. 9-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. A condensate removal pump is required if the boiler is

 

 

5.

Leave the top of the 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) tee OPEN. This

 

below the drain. When installing a condensate pump, select

 

is needed as a vacuum break.

 

one approved for use with condensing boilers and furnaces.

6.

Do not expose condensate line to freezing temperatures.

 

The pump should

have

an overflow

switch to

prevent

 

property damage from

condensate spillage. The

switch

 

 

 

7. Use only plastic tubing or piping as a condensate drain

should be wired in series with the blocked drain switch

line (FIG. 9-1).

inside the boiler (see FIG. 10-1 on page 56).

Figure 9-1Condensate Disposal

1/2" PVC TEE ASSEMBLY

 

(FACTORY SUPPLIED)

 

 

1/2" PVC UNION

 

(FACTORY SUPPLIED)

 

NEUTRALIZER KIT

FLOOR DRAIN OR

KIT3087 shown for illustration purposes.

DRAIN PAN

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