Condensate Drain Systems
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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Section   23i _  _   _  _  - CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM is suggested for all HVAC condensate drains. 
CostGard™ Condensate Drain Systems are products of Trent Technologies.
CostGard™ Condensate Drain Systems were developed specifically to replace the failure prone p-trap commonly used on HVAC air handlers. They solve all the problems associated with the p-trap by eliminating destructive water damage and health threatening conditions. Unlike the p-trap, CostGard™ Condensate Drain Systems require virtually no maintenance.
This section is based on products of Trent Technologies located at:
15939 Old Jacksonville Highway 
Tyler, TX 75703
Tel: 903-509-4843
Email: info@TrentTech.com
Web: www.TrentTech.com
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 
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B. ASHRAE Standard 62-89R, paragraph 5.6.4.
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1.5  SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer shall supply product data sheets on each product to be used.
B. Manufacturer shall provide installation drawings.
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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. 
**NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** [Click Here]  View: Draw-Through Submittal
2. Blow-Through CostGard™ Drain System. 
**NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** [Click Here]  View: Blow-Through Submittal
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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