Clearing Condensate Blockage

Please follow these steps to replace a sludge gate proximity sensor.

Personal Protective Equipment​

Timeframe​

• Estimated total: 0.5 man hours

Procedure​

1. Rotary Joint 90 Degree Barbed Fitting:
   Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the pipe clamp securing the discharge tube to the threaded 90-degree barbed fitting on the rotary joint. (see Figure 1)

   
   Figure 1

2. Clear Blockage:
   Check for debris blocking the pipe fitting. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the hole in the rotary joint to clear debris. If no debris is present, move to step 3. (see Figure 2)

   
   Figure 2

3. Condensation Tank 90 Degree Barbed Fitting:
   Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the pipe clamp securing the discharge tube to the threaded 90-degree barbed fitting on the condensation tank. (see Figure 3)

4. Clear Blockage:
   Check for debris blocking the pipe fitting. Then insert the flathead screwdriver into the hole in the condensation tank to clear debris.

Potential Issues: Additional Step (Click to expand/collapse)

In the event that the condensate discharge pump is continuously running and the high tank level alert is present:

Close the ball valve. Remove the pipe clamp on the front of the discharge tank and remove the piping. Open the ball valve back up. This should clear the obstruction, leave it open until finished draining.

Figure 3

Figures​

Figure #1

Figure #2

Figure #3