FRIEDRICH VPDP2 Drain Pan Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- FRIEDRICH
Table of Contents
FRIEDRICH VPDP2 Drain Pan
Installation Instructions
DRAIN PAN
For VHA18, VHA24 and VRP07 units only.
Please read these instructions completely before attempting installation.
NOTE: This drain pan must be installed with all VHA18 and VHA24 units
manufactured after September 2019 (model number ends with “RTP” and “RTQ”) and
VRP07 units.
STEP 1: CUT OPENING IN GASKET
Remove an 8 1/8″ portion of the weather seal gasket from the bottom right
surface of the plenum.
To remove: Cut the gasket in the lower right corner of the plenum. Then make a
second cut 8 1/8″ from the right corner. The gasket should peel away from the
plenum leaving a clean mounting surface (See detail A).
STEP 2: SEAL AND SET PAN
Prior to placing the drain pan into the opening run a 1/4″ bead of sealant the
entire width of the removed gasket. The pan should be placed against the right
edge of the plenum and the secondary overflow lip inserted into the plenum
NO DEEPER THAN 1.5 INCHES to prevent water leaks (See Detail B).
STEP 3: INSTALL DRAIN PAN
Ensure that the drain pan is not inserted beyond 1.5 inches into the sleeve.
The trough should NOT be flush with the 3/4″ flange at the base of the plenum.
Attach the drain pan to the closet floor with the appropriate field supplied
hardware
IMPORTANT – To prevent water leaks use only the factory supplied mounting
holes. NEVER make penetrations in the drain pan itself.
STEP 4: INSTALL DRAIN PLUG
The drain pan comes with both left and right-hand drain connection locations.
Determine which of the two connections will be used to drain the condensate.
Then, with the factory supplied drain plug, plug the unused opening.
NOTE – proper sealant must be applied to the connection to prevent leaks.
STEP 5: INSTALL DRAIN LINE
Condensate line routing options are shown below. Choose the one that best
suits your installation. Never run the condensate line as shown in Option 4
below, as the drain line will come into contact with the factory-installed
isolators beneath the unit.
Option 1
Run condensate line to left of unit
Option 2
Run condensate line beneath unit platform
Option 3
Run condensate line to right of unit
Option 4
Do not run condensate line back toward unit
IMPORTANT – The drain pan and line must be kept free from debris. Prior to installing the chassis ensure that there are no blockages in the drain pan or line.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. 10001 Reunion Place, Suite 500
(210) 546-0500
www.friedrich.com
