The eTrapp system replaces the common p-trap and is plumbed into the condensate line as close as possible to the condensate outlet. We prefer that the actual installation of the eTrapp be performed by an authorized HVAC technician or Pro. The pro will not only install the eTrapp, they will also register the eTrapp and cartridge with the software monitoring system which then can be tracked and viewed through the eTrapp App or Pro-Portal. This verifies that the eTrapp is performing as expected. The installation is broken down into three categories: plumbing, wiring, and, configuration.
Pre-Installation
- Clean the evaporator coil and pan.
- Make sure that the condensate drain has a 4-6% fall. Take care to ensure that the unit is mounted level and the condensate lines downstream have sufficient fall to allow water to flow.
- Ensure that the condensate drain line is clear and free of debris.
- Make sure the HVAC air handler is using best practices.
- Locate a usable 110v outlet within 5 feet of the installation. Most standard codes require a power source within five feet of the air-conditioning unit.
- Wi-Fi or LoRa signal is required in the vicinity of the air handler. Wi-Fi password is required.
Plumbing Installation
eTrapp is sold exclusively through HVAC distribution outlets nationwide. It is sold in a pre-assembled package that includes the following:
- eTrapp condensate treatment unit
- One cartridge
- USB Adapter and power cord
- iOT Hub
- Condensation shut-off switch
- Zip ties
Other supplies required to complete the installation include:
- 3 1-inch male-to-¾-inch female PVC fittings
- ¾ inch PVC pipe
- ¾ inch coupling
- PVC cutter
- Pipe dope
- PVC primer
- Sandpaper
- Level
The eTrapp inlet and outlet have standard 1-inch female npt threads. Most residential units will utilize ¾’’ fittings. If the installation is being performed on existing construction, plumbing will need to be disconnected and the p-trap will need to be cut out. For residential applications a 1’’x3/4’’ reducing bushing will need to be fitted.
- Turn off power to the air conditioning unit.
- Install eTrapp as close to the air handler as possible while being able to access the cartridge from the top and the debris clean-out basin on the bottom. Before gluing any fittings, ensure that both the threaded bottom and the twist lock cartridge (top) have enough clearance to be fully removed.The light on the eTrapp should face outwards to be easily viewed when replacing cartridges.
- Screw the fittings into the inlet and outlet of eTrapp. We recommend using pipe dope to ensure a secure connection. Hand tighten the adapter and use a wrench to do a quarter turn.
- Remove the existing drain pipe from the A/C unit. Install the new fitting into the A/C drain.
- Install pipe between the A/C’s fitting and the eTrapp’s inlet fitting. It’s recommended to rough the surface of the pipe with sandpaper and use primer then apply glue to ensure the best fit.
- Install a ¾ inch coupling on the downstream pipe.
- Repeating the inlet process, install pipe between the outlet fitting and the existing downstream drain pipe.
- You may need to adjust for continuous drain fall; check the fall with a level and adjust the downstream pipe accordingly.
- Remove the protective seals from the cartridge as instructed and secure it into the eTrapp.
- Reinstall the insulation around the drain pipe.
- You need to install a vent if you do not remove the existing p-trap so that air pockets don’t form. The vent needs to be placed between the eTrapp and p-trap.
Optional: Most residential A/C units feature two condensate outlet ports. Often the second port is unused and terminated with a plug. The terminated port sits slightly higher than the primary condensate outlet and only experiences condensate flow when the primary port becomes clogged. Installers may choose to plumb a down pipe with a u-bend to this secondary condensate drain. This Optional step will reroute condensate directly to the external overflow pan in the unlikely event the primary line becomes clogged. This step will allow eTrapp’s pan sensor to immediately detect an overflow condition and respond. If this step is not performed, eTrapp’s Pan sensor will still function, however, the internal drain pan will have to fill and overflow into the external pan before detection.
Wiring Installation
The home owner will be able to monitor the system in real time through data provided by the eTrapp app available free of charge at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The eTrapp App provides data on the condensate level, cartridge life, Wi-Fi signal strength, ambient conditions, and more. Installation Pros will receive data from each eTrapp they have installed in their respective territory via the ProPortal. Any eTrapp that is in alert status or may be due for a cartridge replacement will be prominently displayed in the eTrapp Alerts segment of the portal. This data can then be used to pro-actively contact the homeowner to schedule a service call.
- Locate the nearest 110v outlet. Most standard codes require a power source within five feet of the air-conditioning unit. Plug the IoT Hub into the power source and into the eTrapp. The light on the eTrapp will be red.
- Install the provided pan sensor.
- The homeowner will then download the eTrapp app as previously instructed.
- The homeowner or installation Pro will then proceed to set up the app and connect the eTrapp to their home or building Wi-Fi.
- Once the eTrapp is connected to Wi-Fi and the account is functional, the eTrapp’s owner will then see a dashboard with information reflecting his or her eTrapp’s operational data which will update every five minutes. The light on the eTrapp will now turn to green.
How To Provision eTrapp App
Click Register User at the bottom of the Login screen
Enter personal information and select your installation Pro (this allows the Pro to have access to the unit’s information which will alert the Pro to potential problems and to monitor cartridge life.
Scan the QR codes on the eTrapp and the cartridge
Connect the eTrapp to the local Wi-Fi
As an added benefit for the installation professional, he or she will receive data from each eTrapp they have installed via the ProPortal.
eTrapp’s parent company, eDelta, is available every step of the way in regards to providing support for the Pros as well as the unit owners. eDelta’s NOC (Network Operations Center) system maintains a database of all certified Pros and monitors every eTrapp’s performance. In this way, we intend to ensure the success of every eTrapp installed and thus earn the confidence of every unit owner.
Learn more about becoming an eTrapp Pro or get in touch with us for more information about the eTrapp system.