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1. pump D Boiler furnace vent T Elevate the JM tube on a structural base if necessary for the E Vent condensate trap when used Install a trap as shown outlet to be raised Connect the tubing to a separate JM tube DO NOT combine with the boiler furnace condensate line Route discharge line from condensate pump assembly per instructions supplied by pump manufacturer F Floor drain or sump i H Bottom of boiler furnace condensate outlet MUST be 1 Securely fasten the two unistrut bases item M to floor or ABOVE bottom of JM tube condensate outlet weal J Bottom of JM tube condensate outlet i 2 Mount tubes across bases and secure with the two unistrut L Mounting pad or structural platform when required to el dos dicin evate boiler condensate drain as needed p f _ M Unistrut bases bolt to floor wall or mounting pad 3 Connect plastic tubes or PVC piping from appliance or N Unistrut clamps secure tube in position and clamp securely br oe erie o e from P trap outlet to NOTE that the condensate outlet must be oriented UP either one of the two JM tube inlets with the condensate inlet into the side 4 Connect the JM tube outlet to house drain or condensate P Plastic tubing or PVC pipe When using PVC pipe remove pump the JM inlet and outlet hose barb fittings and replace with threaded PVC fittings Include unions in the piping to allow removal of the JM tube for inspection and service Secure pipe or tubing in p2. 6 587 5H081078 vio DINE August 2009 Condensate Neutralizer Tube Kit Instructions for model PTC A WARNING Gas supply shall be shut off and the electrical power disconnected before proceeding with the conversion Failure to do so could result in fire explosion electrical shock or the unit starting suddenly resulting in injury IMPORTANT The use of this manual is specifically intended for a qualified installation and service agency All installation and service of these kits must be performed by a qualified installation and service agency The supplier instructions that ship with the JJM Boiler Works accessories must be used in conjunction with Condensate Neutralizer Tube JM 6 the Installation and Service manual originally shipped Modine Item Code 57872 with the unit heater in addition to any other accompanying component supplier literature The following pages were created by JJM Boiler Works for the Condensate Neutralizer Kit The information is current as of August 2009 For updated literature or additional information please visit the JJM Boiler Works website at www jjmboilerworks com JJM Boiler Works products supplied by Modine will ship with vendor supplied installation instructions Modine Manufacturing Company has a continuous product improvement program and therefore reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice Commercial Products Group e Modine Manufacturing Compa
3. gas condensing boilers furnaces and breeching condensate drains only DO NOT exhaust flue gases through JM tubes they are not rated for boiler or furnace flue gases Oper ating JM tubes as exhaust vents can cause injury or death from carbon monoxide Gas traps must be installed between the boiler vent drains and furnace condensate outlet and the inlet of all JM tubes Before operating the boiler or furnace fill the JM tube and traps with tap water NEVER operate with tubes or P traps dry Tubes should be recharged yearly every 2 000 op erating hours or when pH level moves below 6 DO NOT combine vent condensate drain lines and boiler furnace condensate lines Use a separate JM tube for each application JM tubes must be installed below system P traps boiler furnace and breeching condensate drains Figure 2 JM tube application with floor drain typical Failure to comply with these guidelines could re sult in severe personal injury death or substantial property damage Figure 3 JM tube application with condensate pump typical Legend R Use hose clamps at all connections when using plastic tub ing A Condensing boiler or furnace S Condensate drain termination at floor drain or condensate B JM condensate neutralizing tube pump reservoir inlet secure in place with clamps Fol C Boiler furnace condensate trap connection low instructions for condensate
4. lace Protect with a shield if necessary if routed through traffic areas Part number JM 001 1208 Use Teflon tape on all threaded plastic fittings NOTE Always contact the local authority in regards to any requirements concerning flue gas condensate handling codes JM series Condensate neutralizing tubes Installation Operation amp Maintenance Maintenance Inspect frequently Installer Instruct the building owner to frequently inspect the JM tube and all condensate connections The owner must notify a qualified technician if any problems are noticed AWARNING Before operating the boiler or furnace fillthe Tubes shouldbe recharged yearly every 2 000 op JM tube and traps with tap water Recharge annually or every 2 000 operating hours Installer Have the building owner schedule an annual or every 2 000 operating hours recharge of the JM tube Contact JJM Boiler Works for replacement parts erating hours or when pH level moves below 6 Failure to comply with these guidelines could re NEVER operate with tubes or P traps dry sult in severe personal injury death or substantial property damage 20 Hillside Meadows Drive Phone 413 527 1893 JJM Boiler Works Southampton MA 01073 web www jjmboilerworks com Part number JM 001 1208
5. ny e 1500 DeKoven Avenue e Racine Wisconsin USA 53403 Phone 1 800 828 4328 HEAT e www modine com Modine Manufacturing Company 2009 Installation gt gt Operation amp EMR Maintenance series Condensate neutranzing tUpes JJM Boiler Works JM series Condensate neutralizing tubes Installation Operation amp Maintenance Overview What is pH The pH measurement of a fluid is an indicator of the acidity or alkalinity Neutral fluids have pH of 7 0 Acid fluids have pH below 7 And alkaline fluids have pH above 7 up to 14 The pH can be easily measured using litmus paper Condensate from condensing boilers and furnaces is typically around 4 slightly acidic The condensate needs to be increased made more neutral to prevent possible damage to cast iron soil pipe ABS pipe septic tanks plants wastewater treatment plants and other materials handling waste water Figure 1 JM series condensate neutralizing tubes increase pH reduce acidity JM series residential and commercial flue side neutralizing tubes are designed to raise the pH level of the condensate discharged by high efficiency boilers and warm air furnaces Each change of 1 0 in pH is a 10 times reduction or increase in concentration The pH of condensate is increased by ap proximately 1 0 to 3 0 higher after passing through JM neutral izing tubes This is a change in concentration of from 10 to 30 times JM
6. series condensate neutralizing tubes features and dimensions FEATURES Description PVC tubing filled with 2 and 34 aggregate calcium carbonate Channel strut mounts Galvanized strut clamps bolts and nuts 4 Condensate outlet hose barb fitting JM 2 to 30 34 hose barb x 1 2 NPT 5 Condensate inlet hose barb fitting JM 40 to 50 1 hose barb x 4 NPT JM 30 3 000 6 Plugged alternate location for condensate inlet hose barb fitting Applying JM series neutralizing tubes Condensate can be collected from flueways and boiler furnace condensate trap outlets Use a separate neutralizing tube for each connection DO NOT combine condensate lines from flueways with those from boiler furnace condensate traps Match neu tralizing tubes to boiler furnace ratings Locate the JM series RATINGS amp DIMENSIONS in inches MBH Bic DEF 7 me 600 6 14 4 4 6 a 5 6 16 4 3 a 8 ye 8 neutralizing tube below the condensate connection and slightly above the floor drain or inlet to a condensate pump reservoir if used Follow the guidelines in this manual the boiler furnace manual and all applicable local codes when installing using and main taining JM series condensate neutralizing tubes Part number JM 001 1208 JM series Condensate neutralizing tubes Installation Operation amp Maintenance 3 Installation Application Flue
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