Condensate Drain Systems
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PART 1	GENERAL
1.1 	SECTION INCLUDES
A.	CostGard™ Condensate Drain System for HVAC units for Draw-Through and Blow-Through air handlers.
1.2 	DEFINITIONS
A.	Draw-Through: HVAC units where cooling coil (and drain pan) operates at pressure below ambient.
B.	Blow-Through: HVAC units where cooling coil (and drain pan) operates at pressure above ambient.
1.3 	RELATED SECTIONS
A.	Section 23 06 30.13 - HVAC Fan Schedules
B.	Section 23 06 70 - Schedules for Central HVAC Equipment
C.	Section 23 06 80 - Schedules for Decentralized HVAC Equipment
D.	Section 22 05 53 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment
E.	Section 22 07 19 - Plumbing Piping Insulation
F.	Section 22 13 16 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping
1.4 	REFERENCES
A.	McGraw-Hill: HVAC Handbook, 2004, Chapter 18.8 
B.	ASHRAE Standard 62-89R, paragraph 5.6.4.
1.5 	SUBMITTALS
A.	Manufacturer shall supply product data sheets on each product to be used.
B.	Manufacturer shall provide installation drawings.
1.6 	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Single source for design, engineering, production, and technical support.
B.	Manufacturer shall have at least 20 years experience in manufacturing condensate drain systems.
1.7 	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
PART 2	PRODUCTS
2.1 	CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM
A.	Provide CostGard™ Condensate Drain System for all HVAC air handlers.
1.	Draw-Through CostGard™ Drain System. 
2.	Blow-Through CostGard™ Drain System. 
B.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Trent Technologies located at 15939 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, Texas 75703; Tel: 903-509-4843; Email: info@TrentTech.com; Web: www.TrentTech.com.
1.	Provide HVAC submittals and equipment schedules to Trent Technologies.
C.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 	ACCESSORIES
A.	Install field supplied pipe supports as required by manufacturer.
B.	Install field supplied pipe and fittings as required by manufacturer.
PART 3	EXECUTION
3.1 	INSTALLATION
A.	Allow sufficient height on curb or slab to accommodate drain system.
B.	Allow sufficient height to accommodate drain system if suspended.
C.	Allow 1/8” per foot slope in drain line from drain system to condensate disposal location.
D.	Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
E.	Provide field data if requested by manufacturer.
F.	Test and balance for proper operation. Adjust and retest until proper operation is achieved in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
G.	Contact manufacturer for technical support.
3.2 	MAINTENANCE
A.	None

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