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Apprentice Q&A · #057

Where do the auxiliary drain pans go under a fan coil unit?

2nd YearVAVs & Fan CoilsYELLOW · Check First

The auxiliary (secondary) overflow drain pan must be suspended directly beneath the entire footprint of the fan coil unit, extending out at least 2 inches past the unit edges on all sides. This catches any condensation overflow if the primary internal pan line plugs up.

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The auxiliary (secondary) overflow drain pan must be suspended directly beneath the entire footprint of the fan coil unit, extending out at least 2 inches past the unit edges on all sides. This catches any condensation overflow if the primary internal pan line plugs up.

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Hey boss, I’m checking vavs & fan coils: Where do the auxiliary drain pans go under a fan coil unit? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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