WaterFurnace Versatec Base - Manual (Page 13)

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VERSATEC BASE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL
1/2'' Pitch
Drain
Unit Pitch for Drain Horizontal Drain Connection (Composite Drain Pan)
Condensate Drain
On vertical units, the internal condensate drain assembly
consists of a drain tube which is connected to the drain
pan, a 3/4 in. PVC female adapter and a flexible connecting
hose. The female adapter may exit either the front or the
side of the cabinet. The adapter should be glued to the
field-installed PVC condensate piping. On vertical units, a
condensate hose is inside all cabinets as a trapping loop;
therefore, an external trap is not necessary.
On horizontal units, a PVC stub or stainless steel tube
is provided for condensate drain piping connection. An
external trap is required (see below). If a vent is necessary,
an open stand pipe may be applied to a tee in the field-
installed condensate piping.
NOTE: All units equipped with electronic condensate
overflow protection.
In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy
or where biological growth such as iron bacteria will be
present, a closed loop system is recommended. The heat
exchanger coils in ground water systems may, over a period
of time, lose heat exchange capabilities due to a buildup
of mineral deposits inside. These can be cleaned, but only
by a qualified service mechanic, as special solutions and
pumping equipment are required. Hot water generator coils
can likewise become scaled and possibly plugged. In areas
Water Quality
Material Copper 90/10 Cupronickel 316 Stainless Steel
pH Acidity/Alkalinity 7 - 9 7 - 9 7 - 9
Scaling
Calcium and
Magnesium Carbonate
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
Corrosion
Hydrogen Sulfide
Less than 0.5 ppm (rotten egg
smell appears at 0.5 ppm)
10 - 50 ppm Less than 1 ppm
Sulfates Less than 125 ppm Less than 125 ppm Less than 200 ppm
Chlorine Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Chlorides Less than 20 ppm Less than 125 ppm Less than 300 ppm
Carbon Dioxide Less than 50 ppm 10 - 50 ppm 10 - 50 ppm
Ammonia Less than 2 ppm Less than 2 ppm Less than 20 ppm
Ammonia Chloride Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Nitrate Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Hydroxide Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Sulfate Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Less than 1000 ppm 1000 - 1500 ppm 1000 - 1500 ppm
LSI Index +0.5 to -0.5 +0.5 to -0.5 +0.5 to -0.5
Iron Fouling
(Biological Growth)
Iron, FE 2 + (Ferrous)
Bacterial Iron Potential
< 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm
Iron Oxide
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Erosion
Suspended Solids
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Threshold Velocity
(Fresh Water)
< 6 ft/sec < 6 ft/sec < 6 ft/sec
NOTES: Grains = ppm divided by 17
mg/L is equivalent to ppm
2/22/12
with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed
that the heat exchanger may require occasional flushing.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines in the water quality table
could result in loss of warranty.
Units with cupronickel heat exchangers are recommended
for open loop applications due to the increased resistance
to build-up and corrosion, along with reduced wear caused
by acid cleaning.
1.5 in.
1.5 in. PVC tube stub
PVC coupling
Vent (if needed)
PVC tube stub
1/8 in. per foot
NOTE: UBH006-012 offers a lifted
drain pan that allows the trap to
be installed without additional
ceiling height required.