Prepare for Cold Weather
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Wrap the pan and filter housing in a blanket.
Prepare for Cold Weather Below 25 Degrees
Exterior Drain Pipe
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
You need to protect the tankless drain pan's drain pipe located outside your house. The freezing takes place at the point where the water exits the pipe. Ice will form at the ground level and rise to the bottom of the pipe, blocking the condensate flowing from the pan.
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
Cut 2 to 3 inches from the top of any water bottle.
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-2
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-1
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-2
Then insert the top portion of the water bottle so the pipe can drain into through it to the ground.
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-3
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-3
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-2
Wrap a towel around the bottle top and the pipe. This will allow the water (condensate) to flow into the ground and stop ice from forming.
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-4
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-3
Exterior Drain Pipe Protection-4
I recommend laying something somewhat heavy on the towel to prevent wind from moving the towel.
Away from home for an extended time during the winter months
Away from your home for an extended time during the winter months with the possibility of electrical power failure. You must follow the above steps. Drain the water from the tankless unit and remove the lower filter housing and cartridge.
Your warranty does not cover frozen tankless unit or filter housing. (See warranty)