Warning, Drain line, Service instructions – Vintage Cellars Condensate Pump User Manual
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Drain Line
Drain Line
To: Garden
Sink
Sewer
Potted Plant
Pump Mounted to Wall
Extreme is for Example Only
Cooling System
2.
The outlet piping
should be flexible
tubing secured with
a hose clamp (not
provided) or pipe (3/8
inch I.D. maximum
to prevent excessive
flow back to unit).
From condensate unit,
extend discharge pip-
ing straight up as high
as necessary. Do not
extend this line above
the head/GPH of
the particular model
being installed. From
this high point, slope
discharge line down
slightly to a point
above drain area; then
turn down and extend
to a point below or approximately level with the bottom of the conden-
sate unit. This will give a siphoning effect which will improve efficiency
of the condensate unit and will, in most cases, eliminate the need for a
check valve (Figure 5). If it is not possible to slope discharge line down,
make an inverted “U” trap directly above the pump at the highest point.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Make certain that the unit is disconnected from the power source before
attempting to service or remove any component!
2.
Be sure the floats move freely. Clean as necessary (Figure 6).
3.
Clean the tank with warm water and mild soap.
4.
Check the inlet and outlet piping. Clean as necessary. Be sure there are no
kinks in the line that would inhibit flow.
TESTING
1.
Turn on power.
2.
Remove motor/tank cover assembly and hold level.
3.
Test motor switch by raising motor switch float with finger (Figure 6). Mo-
tor should turn on just before float contacts cover.
4.
Test safety switch by raising safety switch float with finger. Safety switch
should activate before float contacts cover.
5.
Replace motor/tank cover assembly on tank. This pump is suitable for
gas furnace condensate applications. Caution must be taken to ensure
acidity of condensate does not increase below the average pH of 3.4 (to
prevent localized pocket of acid that acts like a battery causing pitting) by
routinely cleaning or flushing tank with fresh water.
Safety switch float
Motor switch float
Check Value
Mounting Slots
WARNING
!
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