When a condensate pump is required, select a pump which is
approved for condensing furnace applications. To avoid conden-
sate spillage, select a pump with an overflow switch.
Furnace condensate is mildly acidic, typically in the pH range of
3.2 to 4.5. Due to corrosive nature of this condensate, a condensate
pH neutralizing filter may be desired. Check with local authorities
to determine if a pH neutralizer is required.
Step 2—Application
The furnace, A/C, and humidifier drains may be combined and
drained together. The A/C drain must have an external, field-
supplied trap prior to the furnace drain connection. All drain
connections (furnace, A/C, or humidifier) must be terminated into
an open or vented drain as close to the respective equipment as
possible to prevent siphoning of the equipment’s drain.
See Fig. 46 for example of possible field drain attachment using
1/2-in. CPVC or PVC tee for vent and A/C or humidifier drain
connection.
Outdoor draining of the furnace is permissible if allowed by local
codes. Caution should be taken when freezing ambient may freeze
drain pipe and prohibit draining.
Caution should be taken to prevent draining where slippery
conditions may cause personal injuries. Excessive condensate
draining may cause saturated soil conditions which may result
in damage to plants.
Step 3—Condensate Drain Protection
Freezing condensate left in condensate trap and drain line may
cause cracks, and possible water damage may occur. If freeze
protection is required, use condensate freeze protection accessory
or equivalent 3 to 6 watt per ft at 120v and 40°F self-regulating,
shielded, and waterproof heat tape. See Installation Instructions
supplied with accessory or heat tape manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
1. Fold heat tape in half and wrap on itself 3 times.
2. Locate heat tape between sides of condensate trap back. (See
Fig. 47.)
3. Use wire ties to secure heat tape in place. Wire ties can be
positioned in notches of condensate trap sides. (See Fig. 47.)
4. Wrap field drain pipe with remaining heat tape, approximately
1 wrap per ft.
Table 8—Maximum Allowable Exposed Vent Pipe Length (ft) With and Without Insulation in Winter Design
Temperature Ambient*
FURNACE
SIZE
WINTER DESIGN
TEMPERATURE
(°F)
MAX PIPE
DIAMETER
(IN.)
WITHOUT
INSULATION
WITH 3/8–IN. OR
THICKER INSULATION†
040
20 1.5 51 70
0 1.5 28 70
-20 1.5 16 70
20 2 45 70
0 2 22 70
-20 2 10 58
060
20 2 65 70
0 2 35 70
-20 2 20 70
080
20 2 55 55
0 2 48 55
-20 2 30 55
20 2.5 70 70
0 2.5 47 70
-20 2.5 28 70
100
20 2.5 40 40
0 2.5 40 40
-20 2.5 38 40
20 3 70 70
0 3 50 70
-20 3 28 70
120
20 3 70 70
0 3 61 70
-20 3 37 70
20 4 70 70
0 4 48 70
-20 4 23 70
140
20 3 60 60
0 3 60 60
-20 3 44 60
20 4 70 70
0 4 57 70
-20 4 30 70
* Pipe length (ft) specified for maximum pipe lengths located in unconditioned spaces. Pipes located in unconditioned space cannot exceed total allowable pipe length
as specified in Table 7.
† Insulation thickness based on R value of 3.5 per in.
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