Elite Steam Residential Steam Humidifiers User manual Revision 3.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS We wish to save you time and money! We can assure you that the thorough reading of this manual will guarantee correct installation and safe use of the product described. BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE HUMIDIFIER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE Elite Steam.
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CONTENTS 1. How The Elite Steam Works 6 1.1 Basic Operation 1.2 Cylinder Life 1.3 Calculating Humidity Load 6 7 7 2. Models 8 3. INSTALLATION 9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4. Positioning Mounting Plumbing Steam distribution Power wiring Control wiring Wiring Connections: 9 9 11 12 15 15 17 START-UP 18 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Startup Checklist The Elite Steam Controller Starting Elite Steam Starting with a new cylinder 18 18 18 18 5. OPERATING ELITE STEAM 19 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.
1. HOW THE ELITE STEAM WORKS 1.1 Basic Operation Elite Steam is an electrode humidifier. It produces steam for humidification by passing electric current through the water between metal electrodes in the plastic steam generator cylinder. There are no heating elements. Steam output is directly proportional to the conductivity of the water, and the amount of electrode immersed in the water.
1.2 Cylinder Life 1.2.1 Basics of the Steam Cylinder The Steam Cylinder is the engine of the humidifier. As the humidifier operates water is evaporated and minerals are left behind. Much of these minerals are removed through the cylinder drain. Some are deposited on the walls of the cylinder and the cylinder electrodes. When a lower section of the electrodes develop a thick coating, the water level is raised to expose clean electrode surface.
2. MODELS There are two basic models available in two voltages. Duct models require selection of an additional kit. Duct Steam Injection Room Steam Discharge Fig. 2.a Fig. 2.b MODEL LIST PART NUMBER RS 15P Fig. 2.b RS 25 Fig. 2.b DS 15P Fig. 2.a DS 25 Fig. 2.a DMNKIT (not shown) DESCRIPTION Room steam dicharge, 15 gallons per day (5.
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Duct Steam Injection Positioning The Elite Steam has been designed for wall mounting and, since it is an atmospheric steam humidifier, should be placed close to the point where the steam will be used, to minimize the steam hose length (and the amount of condensate). Certain clearances must be maintained around the unit for safety and maintenance. 3.2 Mounting Fig. 3.a 3.2.1 Removing the front cover The front cover is secured by four screws located at the four corners of the unit.
3.2.2 Fastening to the wall Drill the wall according to the drilling template supplied; then secure Elite Steam firmly to the wall by the screws and anchors supplied. Fig. 3.f Elite Steam +030222075 Rev. 3.
3.3 Plumbing 3.3.1 Water Characterisitc Requirements The humidifier must be supplied with water with the following characteristics: • pressure between 20psi and 110psi or 0.1 and 0.8 MPa (1 and 8 bar) • temperature between 33°F and 104°F or 1°C and 40°C • flow-rate minimum of 0.45 L/min or 0.
3.3.3 Water Drain The Elite Steam also requires a connection to a drain. The drain line may be routed out the back or bottom of the unit using the included angle fitting. The drain line can be 1-1/4” PVC, CPVC or polypropylene. The drain line is not glued or otherwise attached to the humidifier so it must be supported by itself. A coupling should be used.
Optional stainless steel duct distributor pipe: Fig. 3.j Fig. 3.k To install the distributor pipes: 1. Cut a round hole in the side of the duct to match the steam pipe and condensate return. 2. Apply silicone sealant to the mounting plate and insert the pipe through the hole and secure it with sheet metal screws. See Fig. 3.k 3. Connect the steam and condensate hoses using the hose clamps supplied. (Note: end support bracket supplied only with 36” and longer distributors.) 3.4.
1,5 m (5 FT max.) IF NO TRAP 20% 1,5 m (5 FT max.) WITH TRAP 5% 0,9 m (3 FT max.) IF NO SLOPE TYPICAL INSTALLATION WHEN UNIT IS ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR PIPE 3 m (10 FT max.) 1 5 m (5 FT max.
3.5 Power wiring Check that the power supply voltage to be connected matches the value indicated on the rating plate inside the electrical panel. Insert the power and ground connection cables into the electrical panel compartment using the strain reliefs supplied, and connect to the terminals. An external fused disconnect must be installed. See Fig. 3.o All wiring must be in accordance with local, state and national electric codes.
3.6.1 Connect the E2 Humidistat for On/Off Operation: 1. Remove the humidistat from the base, squeeze the louvered base at the top and bottom. To remove the humidistat from the wall, lift up on the humidistat and pivot top away from wall. Before wall mounting, please remove the black foam gasket. Before return air duct mounting, please remove the breakout piece. If return air duct mounting, route wires between humidistat and base. Mount the sensor outside the house.
3.7 Wiring Connections: Terminals L1-L2 -GROUND Functions Power supply and Ground connections KEY Programming port N1-GND- N2 AB-AB NTC air proving sensor Remote enabling input IN-GND Control signal input NC-C-NO NO-C NC alarm contact Common alarm contact NO alarm contact External fan relay 24GND Power for external humidistat 250V; 8Amp max with resistive load; 4 Amp max with inductive load Power supply for external humidistat 24 Vac; 2 Watt Wiring diagram of controller KEY 3.7.
4. START-UP IMPORTANT WARNINGS: 1. Before starting, check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry; 2. Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet! When installation is completed, flush the supply pipe for around 10 minutes by piping water directly into the drain, without sending it into the humidifier; this will eliminate any scale or residues that may cause foam when boiling. 4.
During the cleaning, the electrodes are powered and water is filled in until it touches the high-level sensor or the phase current equals 20A, whichever occurs first. After either of the events is detected, the boiler is fully discharged with the electrodes unpowered (the drain pump and the drain tempering valve are activated for 3 minutes). Warming the filling water helps washing out any mould release or dirt. General Filters, Inc. recommends to do two cleanings when starting a new boiler.
5.5 Using the E2 Humidistat Press to select OFF, MANUAL or AUTO mode (if outdoor sensor is connected). OFF mode: The humidifier is turned off. Suggested Setting 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% MANUAL mode: The E2 will work to maintain the single humidity selected. You can set your desired humidity level by pressing or . The humidifier will turn ON or OFF according to your manual setting. (The humidifier will operate when the measured relative humidity falls more than 2% below the set point.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Causes Solutions The humidifier does not turn on 1. No electrical power 2. On/off switch of the humidifier in position 0 (open) 3. Control connectors improperly connected 4. Blown fuses 5. Transformer failure 1. Check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier and the presence of power 2. Close the switch on the panel: position I 3. Check that connectors are properly inserted in terminal block 4. Check the condition of fuses 5.
7. MAINTENANCE 7.1 • • • • Periodic checks After one hour of operation: Check that there are no significant water leaks. Every fifteen days or no more than 300 operating hours: Check operation, that there are no significant water leaks and the general condition of the cylinder. Check that during operation there is no arcing between the electrodes. Every three months or no more than 1000 operating hours: Check operation, that there are no significant water leaks and, if necessary, replace the cylinder.
7.3 Replacement Parts 5 12 12 4 15 6 10 1 2 3 11 8 7 14 9 12 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 Part No. See the table below 7800 7801 7551 7534 7535 7544 7536 7802 7803 7804 7805 7542 7806 7807 7808 7553 7809 7810 7811 Elite Steam +030222075 Rev. 3.0 Description Steam generator cylinder 25-1 CONTROL MODULE 5.4 kg/h 230V WITH DRAIN PUMP 15-5 CONTROL MODULE 2.
Item Part No. Description 1 1 7523 7524 7543 7516 7552 15-14 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 110/1 5.5 LBS/HR DS15P, RS15P, DS15, RS15 35-14 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 230/1 12 LBS/HR DS25, RS25, DS25LC, RS25LC 35-15 CYLINDER LOW CONDUCTIVITY 230/1 12 LBS/HR DS25, RS25, DS25LC, RS25LC 20-14A CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 230/1 7 LBS/HR DS20A, RS20A 35-16 INTERNAL FILTER AND GASKET KIT FOR CYLINDER 1 1 8.
9. LIMITED WARRANTY DS and RS Residential Humidifiers, if properly registered by the return of the page 25 warranty registration to General Filters, Inc., are warranted to the consumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of installation, so long as the product has been installed and operated in accordance with all appropriate manuals and wiring diagrams in a residential structure.
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