Condensate P TRAP
CSI Specification

Condensate Drain Systems

Section   23   _ _   _ _

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Section   23 _  _   _  _   CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM is suggested for all HVAC condensate drains.

This section is based on field-supplied products and maintenance provided by others.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1    SECTION INCLUDES

A.    Condensate Traps for HVAC units for Draw-Through and Blow-Through air handlers and necessary ancillary equipment for operation.

1.2    DEFINITIONS

A.    Draw-Through: HVAC units where the cooling coil (and drain pan) operates at a pressure below ambient.Blow-Through: B.    HVAC units where the cooling coil (and drain pan) operates at a 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    REFERENCE'S 

A.    ASHRAE Standard 62-89R, paragraph 5.6.4.

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER **[Click Here]  View: Standard 62-89R

1.5    SUBMITTALS

A.    Designer or manufacturer shall supply product data sheets, which define the geometry of each trap and the ancillary equipment needed for successful operation of each air handler specified.

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** [Click Here] View: Example Submittal

B.    Designer or manufacturer shall provide detailed installation drawings, including all ancillary equipment for each air handler.

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER **[Click Here] View: Example Drawings

C.    Designer or manufacture shall provide a complete service and preventive maintenance plan, including the annual estimated cost for each air handler.

1.6    QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.    Designer or Manufacturer Qualifications: Knowledge of the dynamics of fluid flow, including an understanding of pressures and thermal conditions inside and outside the air handler.

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 Trapped Condensate Drain System for all HVAC air handlers.

1.    Draw -Through Trap Drain System.

2.   Blow -Through Trap Drain System.

B.    Substitutions: CostGard™ Condensate Drain Systems

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER **[Click Here]  View: CSI Specification and Drawings.

Substitutions are products of Trent Technologies located at:

15939 Old Jacksonville Highway
Tyler, TX 75703
Tel: 903-509-4843
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.TrentTech.com 
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2.2    ACCESSORIES

A.    Install field supplied pipe supports as required by designer or manufacturer.

B.    Install field supplied pipe and fittings as required by designer or 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 designer’s or manufacturer's instructions.

E.    Provide field data if requested by designer or manufacturer.

F.    Contact designer or manufacturer for technical support.

3.2    MAINTENANCE

A.    Excessive 

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER **  (Click Here)  View: Maintenance Requirements

END OF SECTION