Polaris PC 130-50 2NV Condensate Line, Clearances and Accessibility, Condensate Trap Assembly

Clearances and Accessibility

Notice: Minimum clearances from combustible materi- als are stated on the data plate located on the front of the water heater.

•The water heater is certified for installation on a combustible floor.

Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater. The protective panel must extend beyond the full width and depth of the water heater by at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) in any direction or if in a alcove or closet instal- lation, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. The panel must be strong enough to carry the weight of the heater when full of water.

Figure 2 may be used as a reference guide to locate the specific clearance locations. A minimum of 24 inches

(61 cm) of front clearance and 4 inches (10.2 cm) on each side should be provided for inspection and service.

Figure 2: Minimum Clearance Locations

Back 0” (0 cm)		Top: 0” (0 cm)
	Sides: 4” (10.2 cm)
	Min. for service	Vent: 0”
	Front: 24”
	(61 cm )	(0 cm)
	Min. for service
	Sides: 4” (10.2 cm)
	Min. for service

CONDENSATE LINE

Important: Do not run the condensate drain in areas that are likely to freeze. Frozen condensate will block the drain line and result in property damage or water heater malfunction.

Condensate Trap Assembly

A condensate trap/drain stem assembly has been supplied with the water heater and is located behind the access door inside the base of the water heater. This assembly must be installed between the water heater and the exhaust outlet piping to ensure proper operation of the water heater. To install, remove the slip-joint nut, stainless steel washer, and O-ring from the trap assembly. Slip the nut, washer and O-ring (in that order) over the stainless exhaust tubing and slide them back near the base of the heater. Insert the trap assembly over the tubing (see figure 3A accordingly) and firmly hand-tighten (using a wrench will cause the O-ring to seal improperly) the nut to form a water-tight seal between the O-ring and the stainless exhaust tubing. When tightened, the nut to heater base clearance should be 3/4” (+/- 1/8”) tolerance (1.9 cm +/- 0.31 cm tolerance).

Note: The trap should be aligned so that the exhaust pipe is in a vertical position close to the surface of the water heater.

Figure 3A: 2” Condensation Trap Installation

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