Operating instructions

Installation Vent/Combustion Air & Condensate Drain
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SECTION VI - Installing Vent /
Combustion Air & Condensate Drain
Installing Vent and Combustion Air
The CHALLENGER must be vented
and supplied with combustion air as
shown in the CHALLENGER PVC,
CPVC, PP and SS Vent Supplement
2013-38, included in the installation
envelope. Refer to instructions for parts
list and method of installation. Once
installation is completed, inspect the vent
and combustion air system thoroughly to
ensure systems are airtight and comply
with the instructions given in the venting
supplement and are within all require-
ments of applicable codes. Failure to
comply with the installation require-
ments on the venting and combustion air
piping will cause severe personal injury
or death.
Contact ACV-Triangle Tube for other
venting options including PVC Concen-
tric Vent/Air Termination Supplement
2008-04 or CHALLENGER Concentric
Vent/Air System Supplement 2011-60.
Refer to these instructions for parts list
and method of installation.
Installing Condensate Drain Assembly
1. Locate the condensate trap assembly and
cut top with hacksaw or knife and install as
shown in Fig. 13 page 29.
The installer must fill the condensate
trap with water prior to assembling on
the appliance. Do not operate appliance
without factory supplied condensate
trap installed on appliance.
2. Remove front door and install trap. Ensure
the trap is completely seated and secure on
the appliance.
3. Connect 13/16” ID tubing to the drain
barbed fitting of the trap assembly.
The drain line materials must be an
approved material by the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction. In absence of such
authority, PVC and CPVC piping must
comply with ASTM D1785 or D2845.
The cement and primer used on the pip-
ing must comply with ASME D2564 or
F493. For installations in Canada, use
ULC certified PVC or CPVC pipe, fit-
tings and cement/primer.
4. Continue the tubing from the trap assembly
to a floor drain or condensate pump.
When selecting and installing a conden-
sate pump, ensure the pump is approved
for use with condensing appliances. The
pump should be equipped with an over-
flow switch to prevent property damage
from potential condensate spillage.
5. The CHALLENGER will typically produce
a condensate that is considered slightly
acidic with a pH content below 4.0. Install
a neutralizing filter if required.
The condensate drain must remain
filled, unobstructed and allow unre-
stricted flow of condensate. The conden-
sate should not be subject to conditions
where freezing could occur. If the con-
densate is subjected to freezing or
becomes obstructed , it can leak, result-
ing in potential water damage to the
appliance and surrounding area.
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