Nortec NH-EL Series - Manual (Page 23)

Installation | 20
8. Increase diameter either on down slope or install condensate trap.
9. Install condensate traps if steam line > 15 ft (4.5 m).
10. In addition never:
Best Good Never
Nortec
Condensate
Trap
Sloping Down
Increase =
Condensate
Blockage
Best Good Never
Nortec
Condensate
Trap
Sloping Down
Increase =
Condensate
Blockage
max. 15 ft
(4.5 m) max. 15 ft
(4.5 m)
Good
Never
> 15 ft
(4.5 m)
max. 15 ft
(4.5 m) max. 15 ft
(4.5 m)
Good
Never
> 15 ft
(4.5 m)
Never
Install a valve or other obstruction
Never Never
Reduce Steam Line Size Install Copper or SST without Insulation
Never
Install a valve or other obstruction
Never Never
Reduce Steam Line Size Install Copper or SST without Insulation
Never
Install a valve or other obstruction
Never Never
Reduce Steam Line Size Install Copper or SST without Insulation
Never
Install a valve or other obstruction
Never Never
Reduce Steam Line Size Install Copper or SST without Insulation
Never
Install a valve or other obstruction
Never Never
Reduce Steam Line Size Install Copper or SST without Insulation
After Installation Always:
 Purge steam lines to remove any contaminants and installation materials
 Ensure all condensate lines / traps flow.